280 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement
Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
If the newly installed bulb does not light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Have the LEDs for the following lamps
replaced by an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
The additional turn signals in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors
The high mounted brake lamp
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
Brake lamp
P 21 W
Tail, parking and
standing lamps
R 5 W
9
Backup lamp
P 21 W
10
License plate lamps
C 5 W
11
Side marker lamp
T 4 W
12
Rear fog lamp
P 21 W
Warning!
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Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:
touch or move it when hot
drop the bulb
scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
iHave the headlamp settings checked
regularly by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Do not turn the headlamp adjusting
screws. If the adjusting screws are
turned, the headlamp setting must be
checked by a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
