Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, Owner'S Manual

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Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R
you touch it
R
it is hot
R
you drop it
R
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 (
Y
page 150).
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.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System
The front and rear light clusters of your vehi-
cle are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do not
replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
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.
Static LED headlamps
:
Main-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
;
Turn signal lamp: PSY 24 W
Replacing the front bulbs
Main-beam headlamps (static LED
headlamps)
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Open the bonnet.
X
Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and
pull it out.
X
Using the handle extension, turn bulb
holder ; anti-clockwise and pull it out.
X
Take the bulb out of bulb holder ; .
X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ; .
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