humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with
the lights on should clear up the fogging.
Bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs yourself:
Bi-Xenon headlamps (vehicles with halogen
daytime running lamps)
Type
\000F High-beam spot: H7 55 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps (vehicles with LED
daytime running lamps)
Type
\000F High-beam spot45: H11 55 W
\000G Infrared light45 (Night View Assist Plus):
H11 55 W
Notes on bulb replacement
! Do not replace LEDs or bulbs not
described in this section. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs, the bulbs or
parts of the vehicle. Only have the LEDs and
bulbs replaced at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
GObserve Safety notes, see page 504.
ROnly use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
RSwitch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
RAlways use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
45Because the driver’s side headlamp is difficult to access, have its bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
RIf the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
iMercedes-Benz recommends using
Longlife (LL) bulbs.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
GWarning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Before you start to replace a bulb for a front
lamp, do the following:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
\000'.
XOpen the hood (Y page 404).
High-beam spot (vehicles with halogen
daytime running lamps)
XTurn housing cover \000F counterclockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb socket \000G counterclockwise and
pull it out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb socket \000G.XInsert the new bulb into bulb socket \000G.XInsert bulb socket \000G.
Driver’s side headlamp: Wire \000
