Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 403)

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps 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 replacing 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, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:
ț Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors
ț Bi-Xenon* lamps
ț Front fog lamps
ț High mounted brake lamp
ț Brake lamps
ț Front and rear side marker lamps
ț Parking/standing lamps in the tail
lamp assemblies
Lamp Type
8 Rear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)
P 21 W
9 High mounted brake
lamp
LED
a Side marker lamp LED
b Tail, parking, standing,
and brake lamp
LED
c License plate lamps C 5 W
d Backup lamp P 21 W
e Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
! 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.