2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 270 Version: 2.11.8.1 270 Replacing bulbs G Observe Safety notes, see page 267. with the specified watt rating. RSwitch the lights off before changing a bulb ROnly use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and to prevent short circuits. RAlways use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. grease. G Warning! Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. It is recommended to have such work done by a qualified technician. Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps only) RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and RIf Practical hints the newly installed bulb does not come on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Mercedes-Benz recommends using Longlife (LL) bulbs. Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following: X Switch off the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $. X Open the hood (Y page 192). A Bulb socket for low-beam headlamp Turn housing cover : counterclockwise and remove it. X Turn bulb socket A with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket A. X Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket A. X Place bulb socket A back into the housing and turn it clockwise. X Align housing cover : and turn it clockwise until it engages. X : Housing cover for low beam (halogen headlamps only) Housing cover for Bi-Xenon headlamps. Do not remove! ; Bulb socket for turn signal lamp = Bulb socket for high beam/high-beam flasher lamp ? Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb (halogen headlamps only)/high-beam flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon headlamps only) X Turn bulb socket = with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket =.