Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps - Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Operator's Manual

Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement
Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:
Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors
Bi-Xenon* lamps
Front fog lamps
High mounted brake lamp
Brake lamps
Front and rear side marker lamps
Parking/standing lamps in the tail
lamp assemblies
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Have the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.

Replacing bulbs for front lamps

Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position M ( page 106).
Open the hood ( page 287) (except
for side marker lamps).