Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 360)

Replacing bulbs
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Lamp Type
6 Side marker lamp WY 5 W
7 Front fog lamp H11 (55 W)
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp H11 (55 W)
Rear lamps
Lamp Type
8 High-mounted brake
lamp
LED
9 Tail lamp, brake lamp,
side marker lamp
P 21 W
a Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
b Backup lamp P 21 W
c Rear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)
P 21 W
d License plate lamps C 5 W
Notes on bulb replacement
R Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
R Switch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
R Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
R Your hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
R If the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center:
R Additional turn signal lamps in the exterior
rear view mirrors
R High-mounted brake lamp
R Bi-Xenon lamps
R High-beam flasher spot lamp (vehicles with
Bi-Xenon headlamps only)
R Front side marker lamps
! Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You
could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts
of the vehicle. Only have the LEDs replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a front
lamp, do the following:
X Switch off the ignition.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
M .
X Open the hood ( Y page 247).
1 Housing cover for low-beam and high-
beam halogen or Bi-Xenon headlamp
Practical hints