382 practical hints – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement
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Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
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Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
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Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
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Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
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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:
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Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors
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Bi-Xenon* lamps
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Front fog lamps
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High mounted brake lamp
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Brake lamps
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Front and rear side marker lamps
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Parking/standing lamps in the tail
lamp assemblies
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
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Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position
M (
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page 106).
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Open the hood (
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page 287) (except
for side marker lamps).
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Have the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.