Windshield Wipers - Mercedes-Benz CL2012 Operator's Manual

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.
G
WARNING
Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You should
therefore allow them to cool down before you
change them. Otherwise, you could be burned
if you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Otherwise, they could damage the bulbs, for
example, and injure themselves.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may break or even explode and
injure you.
Halogen bulbs are pressurized and can
explode when you change them, particularly
if they are very hot. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Bi-Xenon headlamps
High-beam spot lamp: H11 55 W
:
Infrared light (Night View Assist Plus):
H11 55 W
Changing the front bulbs
Headlamp spotlamp/infrared light
(Night View Assist Plus)
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Open the hood.
X
Turn housing cover ; counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X
Turn bulb holder : counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X
Take the bulb out of bulb holder :.
X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :.
X
Insert bulb holder :.
X
Turn bulb holder : clockwise.
X
Align housing cover ; and turn it
clockwise until it engages.

Windshield wipers

Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
G
WARNING
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped
properly. As a result, you may not be able to
observe surrounding traffic conditions and
could cause an accident.
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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