Danger of burns
Front lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Halogen headlamps
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
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High beams/headlamp flasher
Parking lamps
Low beams
Turn signal/side marker light
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Xenon headlamps*
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
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Parking lamps/daytime running lights*
Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher
Turn signal/side marker light
Headlamp glass
Halogen headlamps
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 221.
Low beams
55-watt
bulb, H7
If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water
droplets form in the lamp, have it checked by
your service center.
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