Replacing Bulbs (Vehicles With Led Headlamps); Crash-Responsive Emergency Light Ing - Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual

Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
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except when the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
The color and brightness for the ambient lighting
may be set via the multimedia system (see the
separate operating instructions).
Automatic interior lighting control
To switch on: set the switch to center posi-
X
tion B.
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 ignition
lock. This delayed switch-off can be adjusted via
the multimedia system; see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
To switch off the crash-responsive emer-
X
gency lighting:press the hazard warning
lamp button.
or
Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
X
SmartKey.
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps)
The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle
are equipped with LED bulbs. Do not replace the
vehicle's bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop which has the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety.
You must therefore make sure that these func-
tion correctly at all times. Have the headlamp
setting checked regularly.
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps)
Important safety notes
G
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 if it has been dropped or if its
glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
you touch it
R
it is hot
R
you drop it
R
you scratch it
R
Use bulbs only in closed lamps that have been
designed for this purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
age.
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.
Replace only 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 replacement - bulb
types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
page 112).
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