Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Practical advice
Electrical system
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Electrical system
Lamps and lights are essential compo-
nents of vehicle safety. Therefore, ensure
that all lamps are functioning at all times.
Replacing bulbs
Risk of injury
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Bulbs can be very hot. Therefore, before re-
placing, switch off and allow to cool. There is
a risk of burning.
H1, H3 and H7 bulbs operate at high pres-
sure and high temperature. There is a risk of
burning and explosion.
Only operate bulbs in closed lamps con-
structed for that purpose. Only use replace-
ment lamps of same type.
Store lamps and bulbs out of reach of chil-
dren.
Do not use a lamp which has been dropped
or whose glass bulb shows scratches. The
lamp can explode.
Do not hold the glass bulb with bare hands.
If necessary, clean the glass bulb with alco-
hol or spirit and wipe with a lint-free cloth.
Only operate lamps at correct rated voltage.
Protect lamps from moisture when in use
and do not allow them to come into contact
with liquids.
Safety glasses and non-slip gloves must be
worn while replacing bulbs to prevent inju-
ries.
Xenon lamps operate at high voltage, high
pressure and high temperature. There is
a risk of fatal injury if live parts of the lamp
and circuit equipment are touched. If the
headlamp is damaged, do not touch the
xenon lamp. Do not replace xenon lamps
yourself, but have them replaced by an au-
thorised specialist workshop.
DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre as it has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools for the work required. For safety rele-
vant work and work on safety relevant sys-
tems in particular, it is essential that
maintenance work is carried out at a spe-
cialist workshop.