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model and equipment, it is not possible for
you to change LED light units or individual
LEDs yourself. Failure of individual LEDs
can be an indication that other LEDs may
fail. In this case, have the lights checked by
a suitably qualified workshop and replaced
if necessary.
A box with the replacement bulbs necessa-
ry for traffic safety should always be carried
in the vehicle. Replacement bulbs are avail-
able from a suitably qualified workshop. In
some countries it is a legal requirement to
carry these replacement bulbs.
Driving with failed exterior lighting bulbs
may be against the law.
Additional bulb specification
Some bulbs in the headlight or tail light
clusters may have certain factory
specifica-
tions that deviate from conventional bulbs.
The designation is inscribed on the bulb, ei-
ther on the glass part or on the base.
WARNING
Accidents can be caused if the road is not
sufficiently illuminated and if other road
users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or
cannot see it at all.
WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can be
caused if bulbs are not changed correctly.
·
Always read and observe the warnings
before performing any work in the en-
gine compartment
→ page 312. The en-
gine compartment of any vehicle is
a dangerous area. Serious injuries can
be sustained here.
·
Please note that halogen bulbs are
pressurised and can burst when a bulb
is changed.
·
Change the bulb in question only when
it has cooled down fully.
·
Never change bulbs unless you know
exactly how to do it. If you are uncertain
of what to do, have the work carried out
by a suitably
qualified workshop.
·
Do not touch the glass part of the bulb
with your bare
fingers. Fingerprints left
on the bulb will evaporate due to heat
when the bulb is switched on and will
cause the reflector to become “blind”.
·
There are sharp-edged parts on the
headlight housing and on the housing
of the tail light cluster. Protect your
hands when changing bulbs.
NOTICE
If the rubber cover or plastic covers on the
headlight housing are not fitted correctly
after changing a bulb, this can result in
damage to the electrical system – above
all due to ingress of water.
Information on changing bulbs
Please refer to and at the start
of the chapter on page 295.
Always carry out the following actions for
changing a bulb in the given order
→
:
1. Park the vehicle on a firm and level sur-
face at a safe distance from the flow of
traffic.
2. Switch on the electric parking brake.
3. Switch
off the light.
4. Move the turn signal and high beam
lever to its neutral position.
5. In vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion : move the selector lever to posi-
tion P .
6. Switch off the ignition.
7. In vehicles with a manual gearbox : en-
gage a gear.
8. Allow the orientation lighting to go out
→
page 112, Coming Home and Leav-
ing Home function (orientation lighting) .
9. Leave the defective bulbs to cool down.
10. Check to see if a fuse has visibly blown.
11. Follow the instructions to change the
affected bulb. Always use identical
bulbs with the same designation. The
designation is inscribed on the bulb, ei-
ther on the glass part or on the base.
12. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb
with unprotected fingers. The heat of
the bulb would cause the fingerprint to
evaporate and condense on the reflec-
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