Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 117)

bulbs of the same type and the specified
voltage.
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
operation. Do not allow bulbs to come into
contact with liquids.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed (
Y
page 115). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult 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: changing bulbs/bulb types
Halogen headlamps
:
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
; High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
= Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps
:
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W
Tail lamp
:
Backup lamp: W 16 W
Changing the front bulbs
Removing/mounting the cover in the
front wheel housing
X
To remove: switch off the lights.
X Turn the front wheels inwards.
Replacing bulbs
115
Lights
and
windshield
wipers
Z