Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 95

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.
Xenon bulbs
Bulbs and lamps 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.
LED modules
You can replace neither Xenon bulbs nor LED
bulbs. Have LED modules replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps 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.
Before changing bulbs
Have the following bulbs replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop:
Additional turn signals in the exterior mirrors
R
High-mounted brake lamp
R
High-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon
R
bulbs)
Daytime running lamps
R
Parking lamps/standing lamps
R
License plate lamp
R
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Individual segments of the license plate
lamp LEDs may fail without a display message
appearing in the multifunction display. Regu-
larly check the license plate lamp. If neces-
sary, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You can replace the following bulbs:
Turn signal lamp (front)
R
Brake/tail lamp
R
Turn signal lamp (rear)
R
Tail lamps/standing lamps
R
Backup Light
R
Rear fog lamp
R
Side marker lamps
R
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself. Only replace the
bulbs listed ( page 93). Have the bulbs that
Y
you cannot replace yourself replaced at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination can
burn into the glass surface and reduce the ser-
vice life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-free cloth
or only touch the base of the bulb when instal-
ling.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps 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: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
: Turn signal lamp: 1156 NA
; Side marker lamp: T 4 W
Rear bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Replacing bulbs
Z
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