Replacing Bulbs - Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual

Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control
Overhead control panel
p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
:
on/off
c To switch the interior lighting on
;
| To switch the interior lighting/auto-
=
matic interior lighting control off
p To switch the right-hand reading
?
lamp on/off
To switch the automatic interior lighting
A
control on
To switch on: set the switch to center
X
position A.
To switch off: set the switch to the |
X
position.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
unlock the vehicle
R
open a door
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the igni-
tion lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
( page 234).
Y
Manual interior lighting control
To switch the interior lighting on: set the
X
switch to the c position.
To switch the interior lighting off: set the
X
switch to the | or (if the door is closed)
to the center position.
To switch the reading lamps on/off:
X
press the p button.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
To switch off the crash-responsive
X
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
X
SmartKey.

Replacing bulbs

G DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on
the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
The front and rear lamps of your vehicle are
equipped with either Xenon or LED bulbs. Do
not replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
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