2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 466

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs Bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is therefore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for headlamp adjustment. i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging. i Backup bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction: Turn signal lamps Brake lamps Parking lamps Tail lamps Read and observe messages in the multifunction display ( page 442). 465