Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 - Manual (Page 332)

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement ț Use only 12 volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
ț Switch 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 light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
ț Have the LEDs and bulbs for the follow-
ing lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
ț Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors
ț High mounted brake lamp
ț Bi-Xenon lamps*
ț Front fog lamps
Lamp Type
8 Brake lamp LED
9 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
10 Tail and standing
lamp, side marker
P 21/4 W
11 Backup lamp P 21 W
12 License plate lamps C 5 W
13 Tail lamp, Rear fog
lamp
P 21/4 W
14 High mounted brake
lamp
LED
Warning!
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Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:
ț touch or move it when hot
ț drop the bulb
ț scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon lamps,
it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair
the lamp and its components. We recom-
mend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.