Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 382)

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement
ț Only use 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 Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:
ț Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors
ț Bi-Xenon* lamps
ț Front fog lamps
ț High mounted brake lamp
ț Brake lamps
ț Front and rear side marker lamps
ț Parking/standing lamps in the tail
lamp assemblies
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position
M ( ୴ page 106).
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 287) (except
for side marker lamps).
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Have the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.