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503 Practical hints
Display messages
5
.
Low beam left
The left-hand low-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Low beam right
The right-hand low-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal left
The left-hand turn signal is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp left
The left-hand brake lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp right
The right-hand brake lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Third brake lamp
The third brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have
failed.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
High beam left
The left-hand high-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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505 Practical hints
Display messages
5
.
Tail lamp left
The left-hand tail lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Tail lamp right
The right-hand tail lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Perim. lamps
A perimeter lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Additional ind.
lamps
An additional turn signal is malfunctioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
Cornering lamp
left
The left-hand cornering lamp* is malfunc-
tioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
Cornering lamp
right
The right-hand cornering lamp* is malfunc-
tioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
Trailer turn sig-
nal left
The left-hand turn signal on the trailer is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Trailer turn sig-
nal right
The right-hand turn signal on the trailer is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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525 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
\3 Changing bulbsBulbs and lights are an important aspect
of vehicle safety. For this reason, make
sure that all bulbs are in working order at
all times.\4
Switch off the lights to avoid a short
circuit.
\4
Only touch new bulbs with a clean
lint-free cloth or something similar.
Do not work with wet or greasy fin-
gers.
\4
Only fit 12 V bulbs of the same type
as before and of the correct wattage.
\4
Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
\4
If the newly installed bulb does not
light up either, visit an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\4
Have the following LEDs and bulbs
changed at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer:\4
The additional turn signals in the
exterior mirrors
\4
The third brake lamp (cargo and
passenger vans only)*
\4
The bi-xenon headlamps*
\4
The foglamps*
Before changing bulbs
Warning
G
Bulbs and bulb holders can become very
hot. For this reason, allow the light to cool
down before changing the bulb.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
H7 bulbs are pressurized and may ex-
plode when changed. You should there-
fore wear eye protection and gloves when
you are changing them.
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526 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5
\1
Switch off the lighting.
\1
Open the hood (
\2
page 318).
Front bulbs
Bulb
Model
1
Additional turn sig-
nal
PY 16 W
2
Turn signal
PY 21 W
3
Halogen headlamp:
low-beam headlamp
H7 55 W
Bi-xenon headlamp*:
low-beam
headlamp / high-
beam headlamp
D1S-35 W
4
Halogen headlamp:
high-beam headlamp
H7 55 W
Cornering lamp*
(Canada only)
H7 55 W
5
Foglamp*
H11 55 W
Bulb
Model
6
Parking lamp/side
marker/standing
lamp (Canada only)
WY 5 W
Bulb
Model
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528 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5
\1
Press catches
1
down.
\1
Swing housing cover
2
in the direc-
tion of the arrow and remove it.
3Low-beam headlamps
4Halogen high-beam headlamps/xenon
headlamp cornering lamp*
\1
Pull the connector off the bulb hold-
er.
\1
Unclip the retainer spring and re-
move the bulb.
\1
Insert the new bulb such that the
base locates in the recess of the bulb
holder.
\1
Clip on the retainer spring and plug
the connector onto the bulb.
\1
Insert housing cover
2
into lower
brackets.
\1
Swing housing cover
2
toward
headlamp casing.
\1
Pull first the inner and then the outer
catch
1
upward until it audibly en-
gages in place.
Turn signals1Bulb holder
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530 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5
Panel van/crewbusExample illustration of chassisRear bulbs
N82.10-2529-31
Bulb
Model
1
Third brake lamp
LED
2
Brake lamp
P21W
3
Turn signal
PY 21 W
4
Tail lamp /
side marker/Stand-
ing lamp (Canada
only)
R5W
5
License plate lamp
W5W
6
Rear foglamp (driv-
er’s side)
P 21 W
7
Reverse lamp
P 21 W
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531 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
Changing the rear bulbs (van /crewbus)\1
Switch off the lighting.
Rear lamp units1Securing screws
\1
Undo screws
1
and remove the rear
lamp unit in the direction of the ar-
row.
\1
Remove the connector.
Bulb
Model
8
Perimeter lamp/side
marker
R5W
9
Turn signal
PY 21 W
a
Brake lamp
P21W
b
Reverse lamp
P21W
c
Rear foglamp
(driver’s side)
P 21 W
d
Tail lamp
R5W
e
License plate lamp
R5W
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532 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5
2Retaining lugs
3Brake lamp
4Side marker, Standing lamp (Canada
only), tail lamp
5Reverse lamp
6Turn signal lamp
7Rear foglamp (driver’s side)\1
Release retaining lugs
2
and re-
move the bulb holder from the rear
lamp unit.
\1
Press down on the bulb, turn it coun-
terclockwise and remove it from the
holder.
\1
Press the new bulb into the bulb
holder and screw it in clockwise.
\1
Plug the connectors into the bulb
holder.
\1
Fit the rear lamp unit.
To do this, clip the bulb holder into
the three holes provided on the side
and tighten screws
1
.
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