Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps)
Important safety notes
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Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can
become very hot during use. When replacing a
bulb, you could burn yourself on these com-
ponents. There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
replacing the bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
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you touch it
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it is hot
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you drop it
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you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only fit spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube
with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and
rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed (
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page 142).
Have the bulbs that you cannot replace your-
self replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview of bulb replacement – bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The
details for the bulb type can be found in the
legend.
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
:
Dipped-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
;
Main-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
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Turn signal lamp: PWY 24 W
Tail lamp (halogen headlamps)
:
Turn signal lamp: P 21 W
;
Reversing lamp: W 16 W
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