2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 394
2006 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints Replacing bulbs Notes on bulb replacement Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. Switch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. 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: the additional turn signals in the exterior rear view mirrors the high mounted brake lamp the brake lamps the parking lamps and the side marker lamps in the tail lamp unit the rear fog lamps the low beam (Xenon or Bi-Xenon*) lamps the front fog lamps the front side marker lamps Warning! G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb. Keep bulbs out of reach of children. Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can explode if you: touch or move it when hot drop the bulb scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection. Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician. i Have the headlamp adjustment checked regularly. 393