2008 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 407

Practical hints Replacing bulbs Rear lamps Warning! Lamp 7 High mounted brake lamp Type LED 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. G Notes on bulb replacement Use only 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. Switch 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 light up, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 8 Brake, tail, parking, HiP standing, backup lamps LED* and turn signal lamps. Rear fog lamp 9 License plate lamps C5W 406