Changing Bulbs; Overview - Mercedes-Benz 2011 G-Class Operator's Manual

Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could
explode when you change them, particularly
if they are very hot. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed ( Y page 97). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult 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 service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
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.
Before changing bulbs
Have the following bulbs changed at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
additional turn signals in the exterior
R
mirrors
high-mounted brake lamp
R
high-beam/low-beam headlamps (Xenon
R
bulbs)
parking lamp/standing lamp
R
license plate lamp
R
i Individual segments of the license plate
lamp LEDs may fail without a display
message appearing in the multifunction
display. Check the license plate lamp
regularly. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop if necessary.
You can replace the following bulbs:
fog lamp/cornering light with fog lamp
R
function
turn signal lamp (front)
R
brake/tail lamp
R
turn signal lamp (rear)
R
tail lamp/standing lamp
R
backup lamp
R
rear fog lamp
R
side marker lamp
R
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Front bulbs
Turn signal lamp: 1156 NA
:
Side marker lamp: T 4 W
;
Cornering light function with fog lamp
=
function: H11 55 W

Changing bulbs

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