Mercedes-Benz V 200 d, Operating Instructions Manual

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X Screw socket
=
clockwise into the lamp
housing.
X
Position the lamp housing to the side of red
lamp lens
:
and engage.
Replacing bulbs: vehicles with LED
headlamps
General notes
The front and rear lamp units on your vehicle are
equipped with LED light sources. Do not replace
the LED light sources of your vehicle yourself.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop which
has the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
You can replace the light bulb of the reversing
light yourself (
Y
page 137).
The lamp units are an important aspect of vehi-
cle safety. You must therefore make sure that
these function correctly at all times. Have the
headlamp setting checked regularly.
Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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.
! Make sure bulbs are positioned securely.
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.
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Always switch off the ignition before replacing
bulbs in the lighting system. This will prevent
a short circuit.
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Wear gloves and eye protection when chang-
ing a bulb.
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Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or
that has scratches on its glass tube. The bulb
may explode.
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A bulb could 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 or score it
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Marks on the glass tube shorten the operating
life of a bulb. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
tube when cold with alcohol or spirit. Then rub
off the glass tube with a clean, lint-free cloth.
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Make sure that bulbs are protected from
moisture when operating and that they do not
come into contact with liquids. Make sure
that seals are seated correctly and replace
damaged seals.
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Check the contacts for signs of corrosion and
clean these if required.
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Only operate bulbs in closed lamps which
have been designed for this purpose.
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Only use spare bulbs of the same type, with
the prescribed voltage and the correct wat-
tage.
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If the new bulb does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
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Have lamps with LED bulbs repaired at a quali-
fied specialist workshop only.
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Have the bulbs of the following lamps
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop
only:
-
additional turn signals in the exterior mir-
rors
-
additional brake lamp
-
the licence plate lighting
Please also observe the notes on the interior
lights (
Y
page 132).
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps
Lights and windscreen wipers