Interior Lighting; Replacing Bulbs - Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018 Operator's Manual

Interior lighting

Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
:
on/off
| Switches the automatic interior light-
;
ing control on/off
= p Switches the right-hand reading lamp
on/off
c Switches the interior lighting on/off
?
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time,
unless the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient lighting
are set via the multimedia system
( page 172).
Y
Automatic interior lighting control
To switch on/off: press the | button.
X
When the automatic interior lighting control is
activated, the button is flush with the over-
head control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
unlock the vehicle
R
open a door
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R
The interior lighting is switched on for a set time
when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off
using the on-board computer (

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Vehicles with halogen lamps
Do not use a lamp that has been dropped or if its
glass tube has been scratched.
The lamp may explode if:
you touch it
R
it is hot
R
you drop it
R
you scratch it
R
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps designed
for that purpose. Only install spare bulbs of the
same type and the specified voltage.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life
of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
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.
Only replace the lamps listed (
Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing lamps, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new lamp 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.
Vehicles with LED headlamps
The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle
are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do not
replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified
Replacing bulbs
page 173).
Y
page 100).
Y
Z
99