2005 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

Suggested solution 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding

abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Take note of the messages in the multi-

function display.

The warning lamp goes out once the tire in- flation pressure monitor has been reactivat- ed after the tire inflation pressures have been corrected.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi- cle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recom- mended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and owner’s manual.

The recommended tire inflation pres- sures for your vehicle can be found on the tire placard on the driver's door B-pillar or, if available, the inside of the fuel filler flap, not in the owner’s manual.

Warning!

When the tire inflation pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire in- formation placard. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over- heat and can lead to tire failure.

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Problem 1 The red SRS indicator lamp

comes on while driving.

Possible cause There is a malfunction in the restraint sys- tems. The air bags or emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.

Suggested solution 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi- cated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an acci- dent, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could result in an acci- dent and/or injury to you or to others.

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Lamp in center console

Lamp

Problem The indicator lamp comes on.

The indicator lamp comes on if there is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front pas- senger seat. The indicator lamp does not come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat.

Possible cause A BabySmartTM1 child seat is installed on the front passenger seat. Therefore the passenger front air bag is switched off. The system is malfunctioning.

Suggested solution

왘 Have the system checked as soon as

possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The system is malfunctioning.

왘 Make sure there is nothing between seat

cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat.

왘 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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Vehicle status messages in the multi- function display

Warning and malfunction messages ap- pear in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messag- es are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages accordingly and follow the additional instructions given in this Operator’s Manual. Selecting the vehicle status message memory menu in the control system (컄 page 137) displays both cleared and uncleared messages. High-priority messages appear in the mul- tifunction display in red color.

Certain messages of high priority cannot be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button J (컄 page 134) or button j, k, ÿ, or è on the multifunction steering wheel (컄 page 138). Other messages of high priority and mes- sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display us- ing the reset button J or button j, k, ÿ, or è on the multifunction steering wheel. They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory (컄 page 153). Remember that clearing a message will only make the message dis- appear. Clearing a message will not cor- rect the condition that caused the message to appear.

Practical hints What to do if …?

Warning!

All categories of messages contain impor- tant information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, ad- dressed as soon as possible at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- age or personal injury.

Warning!

No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis- play is inoperative. Contact your nearest au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Switching on the ignition causes all in- strument cluster lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) as well as the multifunction dis- play to come on. Make sure the lamps and multifunction display are in work- ing order before starting your journey.

On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may ap- pear in the malfunction display. For your convenience the messages are di- vided into two sections: 앫 Text messages (컄 page 337) 앫 Symbol messages (컄 page 342)

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Text messages

Display ABC

ACTIVE BODY CONTROL DRIVE CAREFULLY!

Possible cause The capability of the ABC system is restrict- ed. This can impair the handling.

Possible solution 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz center as

soon as possible.

The vehicle is losing oil.

왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

ACTIVE BODY CONTROL STOP, CAR TOO LOW

The vehicle is parked on an extremely uneven surface. ABC is malfunctioning.

왘 Press the vehicle level control button to se-

lect level 2 (컄 page 223).

왘 Stop and press the vehicle level control but-

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP

The display for ABC or the ABC system itself is malfunctioning.

ton to select a higher vehicle level (컄 page 223).

왘 Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid

damaging the front fenders. 왘 Listen for scraping noises. 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz center as

soon as possible.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as

soon as possible.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display ABC

ACTIVE BODY CONTROL VISIT WORKSHOP

Possible cause The capability of the ABC system is restrict- ed.

Possible solution 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz center as

ABS

MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP

The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The ESP and the BAS are also deactivated. The brake system is still functioning nor- mally but without the ABS available.

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP

The ABS or the ABS display is malfunction- ing.

The air filter is clogged.

AIR CLEANER CHANGE CARTRIDGE

VISIT WORKSHOP

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soon as possible.

왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steer- ing capability.

왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steer- ing capability.

왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. 왘 Have the air filter checked by an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

Display DISTRONIC EXTERNAL MALFUNCTION

Possible cause Distronic* is switched off and is temporarily unavailable.

Possible solution 왘 Try activating Distronic* again later.

Practical hints What to do if …?

REACTIVATE DISTRONIC CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

SEE OPERATORS MANUAL DISTRONIC

DRIVE TO WORKSHOP ESP

MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP

Distronic* is switched off because the Dis- tronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty.

왘 Clean the Distronic* cover in the radiator

grille (컄 page 320). 왘 Restart the vehicle.

Distronic* is malfunctioning or the display is malfunctioning.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as

soon as possible.

The ESP has detected a malfunction and switched off. The ABS may still be operational.

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP

The ESP or the ESP display is malfunction- ing.

왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display ESP

UNAVAILABLE SEE OPERATORS MANUAL

Possible cause The ESP was deactivated the power supply has been interrupted. The ABS is still operational.

Possible solution 왘 Synchronize the ESP. With the vehicle sta-

tionary and the engine running, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right to synchronize the ESP.

If the ESP message does not go out: 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.

When synchronizing the ESP, make sure you can turn the steering wheel in both directions as far as it will go with- out the wheel hitting any objects, e.g. a road curb.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display MOVE SELECTOR LEVER TO PARK

Possible cause You have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (컄 page 35) with the gear selector lever not in P.

Possible solution 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P.

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Symbol messages

Display

BATTERY CHARGE VISIT WORKSHOP

Possible cause The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 앫 alternator malfunctioning 앫 broken poly-V-belt Do not forget that the brake system re- quires electrical energy and may be oper- ating with restricted capability. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is longer.

RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

You are driving with the parking brake en- gaged.

(USA only) (Canada only)

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Possible solution 왘 Stop immediately and check the

poly-V-belt. If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If it is intact: 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driv- ing to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness.

왘 Release the parking brake (컄 page 50).

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(USA only) (Canada only)

BRAKE PAD WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP BRAKE FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP

Possible cause The brake pads have reached their wear limit. There is insufficient brake fluid in the res- ervoir.

Practical hints What to do if …?

Possible solution 왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as

possible.

왘 Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and no- tify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident.

Warning!

Driving with this message displayed can re- sult in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. Don’t add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfill- ing the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be se- riously burned.

If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks.

Brake pad thickness must be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet.

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Display

VISIT WORKSHOP

COOLANT CHECK LEVEL!

Warning!

Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You can be seriously burned.

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Possible cause There may be a malfunction in the: 앫 Fuel injection system 앫 Ignition system 앫 Exhaust system 앫 Fuel system The coolant level is too low.

Possible solution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible.

왘 Add coolant (컄 page 279). 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently,

have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not drive without a sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling sys- tem. The engine will overheat, causing major engine damage.

Display Ï

COOLANT STOP, ENGINE OFF

Possible cause The coolant is too hot.

Practical hints What to do if …?

Possible solution 왘 Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. 왘 Only start the engine again after the mes-

sage disappears. You could otherwise damage the engine.

During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).

The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Warning!

Driving when your engine is badly overheat- ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.

Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.

Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display Ï

COOLANT STOP, ENGINE OFF

Possible cause The poly-V-belt could be broken.

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Possible solution 왘 Stop immediately and check the

poly-V-belt. If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine.

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter.

If it is intact: 왘 Restart the engine only after the message

disappears from the multifunction dis- play. Doing so could result in serious en- gine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge

(컄 page 135).

왘 Drive immediately to the nearest autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driv- ing to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness.

Practical hints What to do if …?

COOLANT VISIT WORKSHOP

Possible cause The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc- tioning.

Possible solution 왘 Observe the coolant temperature display. 왘 Have the fan replaced as soon as possi-

Display Ï

Î

±

CRUISE CONTROL DRIVE TO WORKSHOP

Cruise control or Distronic* is malfunc- tioning.

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP

The instrument cluster display is malfunc- tioning.

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP

Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system. The following systems may have failed: 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruise control display You are attempting to drive with one or more doors open.

DOOR OPEN

ble.

왘 Have cruise control or Distronic*

checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

왘 Have the electronic systems checked by

an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Close the doors.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display

USA only: ADD 1.0 QT. OIL AT FILLING STATION

Canada only: ADD 1.0 LITER OIL AT FILLING STATION ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP, ENGINE OFF

Possible cause The engine oil level is too low.

Possible solution 왘 Add engine oil (컄 page 278) and check

the engine oil level (컄 page 275).

There is no oil in the engine.

There is a danger of engine damage. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as

soon as possible.

왘 Turn off the engine. 왘 Add engine oil (컄 page 278) and check

the engine oil level (컄 page 275).

ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL

You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter.

왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off.

Observe all legal requirements with re- spect to its disposal.

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Display

ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP

Possible cause It may be that there is water in the engine oil. The engine oil has dropped to a critical level.

Practical hints What to do if …?

Possible solution 왘 Have the engine oil level checked

(컄 page 275).

왘 Check the engine oil level (컄 page 275)

and add engine oil as required (컄 page 278).

왘 If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks.

OIL SENSOR MALFUNCT. VISIT WORKSHOP

The measuring system is malfunctioning. 왘 Have the measuring system checked by

an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

When the message ADD 1.0 QT. OIL AT FILLING STATION (Canada: 1 Liter) ap- pears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the mini- mum level.

When this occurs, the warning will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further. Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil leaks are noted, drive to the nearest ser- vice station where the engine oil should be topped to the required level with an ap- proved oil specified in the Factory Ap- proved Service Products pamphlet.

The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

ENTRY POSITION DO NOT DRIVE

HOOD OPEN REMOVE KEY

REPLACE KEY DRIVE TO WORKSHOP AUTOMATIC LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY KEY CHECK BATTERY KEY NOT RECOGNIZED

Possible cause Seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel have not yet moved to their preset driving positions.

You are driving with the hood open. You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey. The SmartKey is malfunctioning.

SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or 2. The battery in the SmartKey with KEY- LESS-GO* is discharged. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not rec- ognized while the engine is running be- cause 앫 the SmartKey is not in the vehicle 앫 there is strong radio-frequency inter-

ference

Possible solution 왘 Wait until the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel have moved to their driv- ing positions. The message will disappear. 왘 Close the hood (컄 page 274). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the ignition.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

왘 Replace the battery (컄 page 371).

왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

왘 Search for the SmartKey. Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally locked nor can the engine be started again after it has been stopped.

Display

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display

KEY NOT RECOGNIZED

Possible cause The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo- mentarily not recognized.

Possible solution 왘 Change the position of the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* in the vehicle.

KEY STILL IN VEHICLE

KEYLESS-GO DRIVE TO WORKSHOP SEAT BACKREST, LEFT LOCK!

A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the vehicle was recognized while locking the vehicle from the outside. The KEYLESS-GO* system is malfunction- ing. The passenger seat backrest is not en- gaged.

왘 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in

the starter switch if necessary.

왘 Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

out of the vehicle.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

왘 Fold back and push the seat backrest un- til the seat cushion and seat backrest au- dibly engage into the driving position.

SEAT BACKREST, RIGHT LOCK!

3RD BRAKE LIGHT CHECK LIGHT STOP LAMP VISIT WORKSHOP

The driver seat backrest is not engaged. 왘 Fold back and push the seat backrest un- til the seat cushion and seat backrest au- dibly engage into the driving position.

The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc- tioning. Brake lamp illumination is delayed or lamp is permanently on.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

BRAKE LIGHT LEFT SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON! BRAKE LIGHT RIGHT SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON! DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP FRONT FOGLAMP, LEFT CHECK LIGHT FRONT FOGLAMP, RIGHT CHECK LIGHT HIGH BEAM, LEFT CHECK LIGHT HIGH BEAM, RIGHT CHECK LIGHT LICENSE PLATE L, L CHECK LIGHT LICENSE PLATE L, R CHECK LIGHT

Display

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Possible solution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

Possible cause The left brake lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. The right brake lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning. The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

ter as soon as possible.

ter as soon as possible.

The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

The left high beam lamp is malfunction- ing. The right high beam lamp is malfunction- ing. The left license plate lamp is malfunction- ing. The right license plate lamp is malfunc- tioning.

ter as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

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LIGHT SENSOR DRIVE TO WORKSHOP

Possible cause The lamp sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps switch on automatically.

Possible solution 왘 In the control system, set lamp operation

to manual (컄 page 157).

Practical hints What to do if …?

왘 Switch on headlamps using the exterior

lamp switch.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible.

The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning. Halogen headlamp:

LOW BEAM, LEFT CHECK LIGHT

LOW BEAM, RIGHT CHECK LIGHT

The right low beam lamp is malfunction- ing.

MARKER LIGHT, FL CHECK LIGHT MARKER LIGHT, FR CHECK LIGHT

The front left side marker lamp is mal- functioning. The front right side marker lamp is mal- functioning.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Bi-Xenon* headlamp: 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible.

Halogen headlamp: 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Bi-Xenon* headlamp: 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

REAR FOGLIGHT CHECK LIGHT REVERSE LIGHT, LEFT CHECK LIGHT REVERSE LIGHT, RIGHT CHECK LIGHT STANDING LIGHT, L CHECK LIGHT STANDING LIGHT, R CHECK LIGHT STANDING LIGHT, L SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

STANDING LIGHT, R SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

TAIL LIGHT, LEFT SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON! TAIL LIGHT, RIGHT SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!

Possible cause The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.

Possible solution 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

The left reverse lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

The right reverse lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

The left front parking lamp is malfunction- ing. The right front parking signal lamp is mal- functioning. The left rear parking signal lamp is mal- functioning. A substitute bulb is being used. The right rear parking signal lamp is mal- functioning. A substitute bulb is being used. The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A sub- stitute bulb is being used. The right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

Display

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display

TURN OFF LIGHTS

FRONT TURN SIGNAL, L CHECK LIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL, R CHECK LIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL, L SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON! REAR TURN SIGNAL, R SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON! MIRROR TURN SIG., L CHECK LIGHT

MIRROR TURN SIG., R CHECK LIGHT

Possible cause Lamps have been turned on although the SmartKey in the ignition is in position 0. The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc- tioning. The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc- tioning. The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc- tioning. A substitute bulb is being used. The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc- tioning. A substitute bulb is being used. The left turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning. This message will only ap- pear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working. The right turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning. This message will only ap- pear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working.

Possible solution 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M

(컄 page 52).

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter as soon as possible.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display

SEAT BELT SYSTEM DRIVE TO WORKSHOP CLOSE SUNROOF

CLOSE SUNROOF

TELE AID DRIVE TO WORKSHOP TELE AID BATTERY DRIVE TO WORKSHOP

FUNCTION UNAVAILABLE

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Possible cause The seat belt system is malfunctioning.

Possible solution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible.

왘 Close the tilt/sliding sunroof

(컄 page 203).

왘 Close the tilt/sliding sunroof

(컄 page 203).

왘 Have the Tele Aid system checked by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Have the Tele Aid system checked by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

You have opened the driver’s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the tilt/sliding sunroof open. You have opened the driver’s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the tilt/sliding sunroof open. One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning. The emergency power battery for the Tele Aid system is malfunctioning. If the vehi- cle battery is also discharged, Tele Aid will not be operational. This display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone.

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Ê

TANK OPEN! CHECK FILLER CAP!

Possible cause A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky.

TRUNK OPEN

WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL!

This message will appear whenever the trunk lid is open. The fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of total reservoir capacity.

Practical hints What to do if …?

Possible solution 왘 Check the fuel cap (컄 page 270). If it is not closed properly: 왘 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Close the trunk lid.

왘 Add washer fluid (컄 page 282).

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Tire inflation pressure monitor messages

Display

TIRE PRES. CAUTION, TIRE PRES. TIRE PRES. CHECK TIRES!

Possible cause One or more tires are deflating.

The pressure has fallen significantly in one or more tires.

Possible solution 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-

ing abrupt steering and braking maneu- vers. Observe the traffic situation around you

왘 Change the damaged wheel

(컄 page 381).

왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

TIRE PRESSURE PLEASE CORRECT

The pressure is too low in one or more tires.

왘 Check and correct tire inflation pressure

as required (컄 page 294).

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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TIRE PRES., LF CAUTION, TIRE PRES.

Possible cause The left front tire is deflating.

Practical hints What to do if …?

Possible solution 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding

abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 381). 왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

TIRE PRES., LF CHECK TIRES!

The left front tire inflation pressure is low. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

왘 Check and correct the tire inflation pres-

sure (컄 page 294).

왘 If necessary, change the wheel

(컄 page 381).

왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display

TIRE PRES., RF CAUTION, TIRE PRES.

Possible cause The right front tire is deflating.

TIRE PRES., RF CHECK TIRES!

The right front tire inflation pressure is low.

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Possible solution 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding

abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 381). 왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt. 왘 Check and correct the tire inflation pres-

sure (컄 page 294).

왘 If necessary, change the wheel

(컄 page 381).

왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Display

TIRE PRES., LR CAUTION, TIRE PRES.

Possible cause The left rear tire is deflating.

Practical hints What to do if …?

Possible solution 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding

abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 381). 왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

TIRE PRES., LR CHECK TIRES!

The left rear tire inflation pressure is low. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

왘 Check and correct the tire inflation pres-

sure (컄 page 294).

왘 If necessary, change the wheel

(컄 page 381).

왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display

TIRE PRES., RR CAUTION, TIRE PRES.

Possible cause The right rear tire is deflating.

TIRE PRES., RR CHECK TIRES!

The right rear tire inflation pressure is low.

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Possible solution 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding

abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 381). 왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt. 왘 Check and correct the tire inflation pres-

sure (컄 page 294).

왘 If necessary, change the wheel

(컄 page 381).

왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Practical hints What to do if …?

Possible solution 왘 Activate the tire inflation pressure monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure val- ues (컄 page 294).

Display TIRE PRES. MONITOR REACTIVE AFTER CORRECTING PRESSURE

TIRE PRES. MONITOR REACTIVATED

Possible cause There was a tire inflation pressure warning message. The yellow warning lamp for the tire infla- tion pressure monitor comes on and you have not reactivated the system since the last tire inflation pressure check. The tire inflation pressure monitor is using the current pressure values as the basis for monitoring.

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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Practical hints What to do if …?

Display TIRE PRES. MONITOR CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

TIRE PRES. MONITOR NOT OPERATIONAL DRIVE TO WORKSHOP

Possible cause The tire inflation pressure monitor* is un- able to monitor the tire inflation pressure due to: 앫 the presence of several when sensors in

the vehicle

앫 excessive wheel sensor temperatures 앫 a nearby radio interference source 앫 unrecognized wheel sensors installed The tire inflation pressure monitor or a wheel sensor is malfunctioning.

A wheel without proper sensor was in- stalled.

Possible solution 왘 Remove any extra wheel sensors from the ve-

hicle

As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been removed, the tire inflation pressure moni- tor automatically becomes active again.

왘 Have the tire inflation pressure monitor

checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Have the wheels checked.

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

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왔 Where will I find...? First aid kit

The first aid kit is stored in the rear center armrest.

Practical hints Where will I find...?

Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a year and replace missing/expired items.

왘 Lift up trunk floor cover and engage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk. You can now remove the tools and ac- cessories.

Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, spare wheel

The spare wheel, the vehicle tool kit and the luggage bowl are stored in the com- partment underneath the trunk floor.

To prevent damage, always disengage trunk floor handle from trunk edge and lower trunk floor before closing the trunk lid.

1 Arm rest 2 Lid 왘 Fold rear arm rest down 1. 왘 Press handle upwards. 왘 Fold lid 2 up. 왘 Remove first aid kit.

1 Vehicle jack 2 Vehicle tool kit 3 Luggage bowl 4 Spare wheel

The vehicle tool kit includes: 앫 One interchangeable slot/Phillips

screwdriver

앫 One towing eye bolt 앫 One wheel bolt wrench with socket

wrench

앫 One alignment bolt 앫 One pair of gloves 앫 One fuse extractor 앫 One fuse chart for the main fuse box 앫 Spare fuses

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Practical hints Where will I find...?

Vehicle jack

왘 Turn the crank handle counterclock-

Spare wheel

To prepare the vehicle jack for use 왘 Remove the vehicle jack from the spare

wheel well under the trunk floor.

왘 Push the crank handle up. 왘 Turn the crank handle clockwise until it

engages (operational position).

Storing the vehicle jack in the trunk 왘 Retract the vehicle jack arm to the

base of the vehicle jack.

왘 Push the crank handle up.

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Removing the spare wheel 왘 Take out vehicle tool kit tray 2. 왘 Turn the luggage bowl 3 counter-

clockwise.

왘 Remove the spare wheel 4.

Storing the spare wheel 왘 Place spare wheel 4 in wheel well and

secure it with luggage bowl 3.

왘 Turn the luggage bowl 3 clockwise to

its stop.

왘 Place vehicle tool kit tray 2 in luggage

bowl 3.

wise to the end of the stop (storage po- sition).

Warning!

The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.

Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es- pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Al- ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca- pacity jackstands before working under the vehicle.

왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle

Removing the mechanical key

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Unlocking the driver’s door

If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the driver’s door and the trunk using the me- chanical key.

Unlocking the driver’s door and/or the trunk with the mechanical key will trig- ger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.

1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 in direction of ar-

row.

왘 Slide the mechanical key 2 out of the

housing.

1 Unlocking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driv-

er’s door lock until it stops.

왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock-

wise to position 1. The driver’s door is unlocked.

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Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.3 ft (1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The trunk lid lock is located next to the handle above the rear license plate recess.

1 Unlocking and opening 2 Trunk lid lock 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the

trunk lid lock until it stops.

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왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock-

wise to position 1. The trunk unlocks and opens.

The trunk lid swings open upwards au- tomatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

Locking the vehicle

If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, do the following: 왘 Close the passenger doors and the

trunk lid.

왘 Press the central locking switch in the

center console (컄 page 111).

왘 Check to see whether the locking

knobs on the passenger doors have moved down.

왘 If necessary push them down manually. Except for the driver's door, the vehicle should now be locked.

1 Unlocking 왘 Remove the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (컄 page 367).

왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driv-

er’s door lock until it stops.

왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to

position 1. The driver’s door is locked.

Fuel filler flap

In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, you can open it manually.

1 Release knob 왘 Open the trunk. 왘 Remove the battery cover and the trim inside the trunk on the right-hand side. 왘 Pull release knob 1 in the direction of

arrow. The fuel filler flap can be opened.

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

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Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency

Tilt/sliding sunroof

You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun- roof manually should an electrical malfunc- tion occur. The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located be- hind the lens of the interior overhead light.

왘 Pry off lens 1 using a flat blade srew-

driver (컄 page 365).

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 34). 왘 Take crank the crank from the opera-

tor’s manual pouch.

왘 Insert crank 2 through hole. 왘 Turn crank 2 clockwise to:

앫 slide sunroof closed 앫 raise roof at the rear

왘 Turn crank 2 counterclockwise to:

앫 slide sunroof open 앫 lower roof at the rear

Turn crank 2 slowly and smoothly. The tilt/sliding sunroof must be syn- chronized after being operated manual- ly (컄 page 205).

2 Crank

1 Lens

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Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries

왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis- charged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

Warning!

SmartKey

Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive substances. Therefore keep the batteries out of reach of children.

If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately.

When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint.

When changing batteries, always re- place both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

왘 Remove mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (컄 page 367).

1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in side

opening and push gray slide. The battery compartment 2 is un- latched.

왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the

housing in direction of arrow.

왘 Remove the batteries.

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Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

3 Battery 4 Contact spring 왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new

batteries 3 under the contact spring 4 with the plus (+) side facing up.

왘 Return battery compartment 2 into

housing until it locks into place.

왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the

SmartKey.

왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey.

1 Battery 2 Tilt battery up 3 Mechanical key

When inserting the battery, make sure they are clean and free of lint.

The required replacement battery is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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왘 Remove mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (컄 page 367).

Replacement battery: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Insert the mechanical key 3 in side

opening and push gray slide. The battery compartment is unlatched. 왘 Pull the battery compartment out of the

SmartKey housing.

왘 Using mechanical key 3, apply pres-

sure to position 2. Battery 1 tilts up slightly.

왘 Pull out battery 1 in direction of ar-

row.

왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert the new battery with the plus (+) side facing up. 왘 Return battery compartment into hous-

ing until it locks into place.

왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the

SmartKey.

왘 Check the operation of KEYLESS-GO*.

왔 Replacing bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there- fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as- semblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment.

If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity, driving the vehicle a dis- tance with the lights on should clear up the fogging.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunc- tion: 앫 Brake lamps 앫 Rear parking lamps 앫 Rear turn signal lamps 앫 Tail lamps Observe the messages in the multi- function display (컄 page 351).

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Front lamps

Lamp

1 Additional turn sig-

nal lamp

2 Turn signal lamp 3 High beam flasher 4 Side marker lamp 5 Fog lamp 6 Parking and stand-

ing lamp

Type LED

1156 NA H7-55 W W 5 W HB4-55 W W 5 W

7 Low beam and high

beam lamp

Xenon1 D2S-35 W

1 Bi-Xenon headlamps: For safety reasons (high volt- age), do not replace the Xenon bulb yourself. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Rear lamps

Lamp

8 High mounted brake

lamp

9 Brake lamp a Tail, parking and

standing lamp Side marker lamp

b Backup lamp c License plate lamp d Rear fog lamp,

driver’s side

Type LED

LED P 21/4 W

LED P 21 W C 5 W P 21/4 W

e Turn signal lamp

PY 21 W

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Bulbs

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Notes on bulb replacement

Warning!

앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type

and with the specified watt rating.

앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb

to prevent short circuits.

Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 앫 Additional turn signal lamps in the exte-

앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when

handling bulbs.

앫 Your hands should be dry and free of oil

and grease.

앫 If the newly installed bulb does not

come on, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

rior rear view mirrors

앫 Bi-Xenon lamps 앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Brake lamps 앫 Rear side marker lamps 앫 Rear parking lamps

Have the headlamp adjustment checked regularly.

Keep bulbs out of reach of children.

Bulbs and bulb sockets can get very hot. Al- low the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.

Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can explode if you 앫 touch or move it when hot 앫 drop the bulb 앫 scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection.

Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

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Bi-Xenon headlamp

Warning!

Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We rec- ommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

2 Electrical connector for high beam

flasher housing bulb