Gate - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Signal and ambient light in the tail-

gate

Type of lamp: W 5 W
Press in the catch spring of the lamp housing
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at the side of crystal clear lamp lens ; with a
suitable object, e.g. a screwdriver, and pry off
the lamp housing.
Turn socket = counter-clockwise and
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remove from the lamp housing.
Remove the bulb from socket =.
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Press the new bulb into socket =.
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Screw socket ; clockwise into the lamp
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housing.
Position the lamp housing to the side of red
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lamp lens : and engage.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
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Make sure the bulbs are always securely
installed.
The bulbs and lamps are an essential compo-
nent of vehicle safety. You must therefore make
sure that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Replacing bulbs
Always switch off the ignition before replacing
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bulbs in the lighting system. This will prevent
a short circuit.
Wear gloves and eye protection when chang-
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ing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or
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that has scratches on its glass tube. The bulb
could may explode.
A bulb could explode if:
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you touch it
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it is hot
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you drop it
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you scratch or score it
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Marks on the glass tube shorten the operating
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life of a bulb. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
tube when cold with alcohol or spirit. Then rub
off the glass tube with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Make sure that bulbs are protected from
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moisture when operating and that they do not
come into contact with liquids. Make sure
that seals are seated correctly and replace
damaged seals.
Check the contacts for signs of corrosion and
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clean these if required.
Only operate bulbs in closed lamps which
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have been designed for this purpose.
Only use spare bulbs of the same type, with
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the prescribed voltage and the correct wat-
tage.
If the new bulb does not light up, consult a
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qualified specialist workshop.
Have lamps with LED bulbs repaired at a quali-
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fied specialist workshop only.
Have the bulbs of the following lamps
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replaced at a qualified specialist workshop
only:
the additional brake lamps
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the license plate lighting
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front fog lamps
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side marker lamp
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Please also observe the notes on the interior
lights ( page 97).
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If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
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