Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 412)

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement
ț Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
ț Switch the lights off before changing a
bulb to prevent short circuits.
ț Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
ț Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
ț If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:
ț the additional turn signals in the
exterior rear view mirrors
ț the high mounted brake lamp
ț the brake lamps
ț the parking lamps and the side marker
lamps in the tail lamp unit
ț the rear fog lamps
ț the low beam (Xenon or Bi-Xenon*)
lamps
ț the front fog lamps
ț the front side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position
M ( ୴ page 131).
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 282).
1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2 High beam headlamp cover
3 Low beam headlamp cover (Xenon or
Bi-Xenon* lamp). Do not remove.
!
Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the
vehicle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.