Mercedes-Benz 2004 G 500 - Manual (Page 296)

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement
ț Use only 12 volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
ț Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
ț Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
ț Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
ț If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
ț Have the LEDs for the following lamps
replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
ț The additional turn signals in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors
ț The high mounted brake lamp
Lamp Type
6 High mounted brake
lamp
LED
7 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
Brake lamp P 21 W
Tail, parking and
standing lamp R 5 W
8 Backup lamp P 21 W
9 License plate lamps C 5 W
a Rear fog lamp
P 21 W
b Side marker lamp T 4 W
Warning!
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Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:
ț touch or move it when hot
ț drop the bulb
ț scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
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Have the headlamp settings checked
regularly by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Do not turn the headlamp adjusting
screws. If the adjusting screws are
turned, the headlamp setting must be
checked by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.