Replacing Bulbs - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Motion detector
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WARNING
The motion detector sends the invisible infra-
red radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting
diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers
and can damage the retina if you:
look directly into the unfiltered laser beam
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of the motion detector for an extended
period
look directly into the laser beam of the
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motion detector using optical instruments,
e.g. spectacles or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The load compartment lighting is also switched
on by the motion detector in the load compart-
ment on panel vans equipped with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movement in
the load compartment when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, the load compartment lighting switches
on for approximately two minutes.
The load compartment lighting can be switched
on by the motion detector within four seconds if:
the rear interior light switch (
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to automatic control.
the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is
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applied and the brake pedal is not being
depressed.
or
the selector lever is in position P on vehicles
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with automatic transmission and the brake
pedal is not being depressed.
the vehicle has not been locked from the out-
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side using the key.
The motion detector switches off automatically
if no change is detected in the vehicle, e.g. a
door is opened, for several hours. This prevents
the battery from becoming discharged.

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes
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Xenon bulbs are under high voltage. You can
get an electric shock if you remove the cover
of the xenon bulb and touch the electrical
contacts. 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.
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Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can
become very hot during use. When replacing a
bulb, you could burn yourself on these com-
ponents. There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
replacing the bulb.
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If your vehicle is equipped with bi-xenon bulbs,
you can recognise this by the following: the cone
of light from the xenon bulbs moves from the top
to the bottom and back again when you start the
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engine. For this to be observed, the dipped-
beam headlamps must be switched on before
starting the engine.
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.
Always switch off the vehicle's lighting sys-
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tem before changing a bulb.
This will prevent a short circuit.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
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your bare hands. Always use a clean, lint-free
cloth or only touch the base of the bulb when
fitting.
Even minor contamination can burn into the
glass surface and reduce the service life of the
bulbs.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or
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that has scratches on its glass tube.
The bulb may explode.
Only use bulbs in closed lamps which have
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been designed for this purpose.
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WARNING
Make sure bulbs are positioned securely.
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