Replacing Bulbs Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz MY17 c-class Operator's Manual

Replacing bulbs
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Automatic interior lighting control
To switch on/off: press the | button.
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When the automatic interior lighting control is
activated, the button is flush with the over-
head control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
unlock the vehicle
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open a door
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remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
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The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock. This delayed switch-off can be adjusted via
the multimedia system (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
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.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if its
glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
you touch it
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it is hot
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you drop it
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you scratch it
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Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps designed
for that purpose. Only install spare bulbs of the
same type and the specified voltage.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life
of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it
off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.
Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with
liquids.
Only replace the bulbs listed (
Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview of bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
: Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
; High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
Turn signal lamp: PWY 24 W
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Replacing front bulbs (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
page 114).
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