2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 228

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 226 Version: 2.11.7.1 226 Replacing bulbs 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 Since replacing bulbs is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend to have them replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Pull out batteries ? in direction of arrow. X Insert new batteries ? under contact spring A with the positive terminal (+) side facing up. X Return battery compartment = into SmartKey housing until it locks into place. X Slide mechanical key : back into the SmartKey. X Check the operation of the SmartKey. Practical hints 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. Bulbs Replacing bulbs Safety notes Safe vehicle operation depends to a large degree on proper exterior lighting and signaling. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment. G Warning! 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: Rtouch Rdrop or move it when hot the bulb the bulb Rscratch