2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA low beam

Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if: R
you touch it R
it is hot R
you drop it R
you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
age.
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 opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Only replace the
bulbs listed ( Y
page 121). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle sa
fety. Y ou must therefore make sure
th at these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Vehicles with halogen headlamps
C
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W D
Low-beam headlamp/daytime running
lamp/parking lamp/standing lamp:
H15 55 W/15 W

Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover of the front wheel
housing before you can change the front turn
signal lamp. X
To remove: switch off the lights.X
Turn the front wheels inwards. X
Turn rotary knob C through 90°.
Cover D is released.X
Push cover D down.X
To install: push cover D up.X
Turn rotary knob C through 90°.
Cover D is locked.
Low-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
X
Remove the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing ( Y
page 122).X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise
and remove it. X
Turn bulb holder D counter-clockwise and
pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder D .X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder D .X
Insert bulb holder D and turn it clockwise.X
Press on housing cover C and turn it to the
right. X
Replace the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing ( Y
page 122).
High-beam headlamps/daytime run-
ning lamps/parking lamps and stand-
ing lamps (halogen headlamps)
X
Switch off the lights. X
Open the hood. X
Turn housing cover C counter-clockwise
and remove it. X
Turn bulb D counter-clockwise and pull it
out. X
Insert the new bulb and engage it to the
stop. X
Press on housing cover C and turn it to the
right.122
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I Check Lef t Corner ‐
ing Light or Check
Right Cornering
Light The lef t or right-hand cornering ligh t is defective.X
Chec k whether you are permitte d to replac e th e bulb yourself
( Y
page 120).
or X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Lef t Low
Bea m or Check
Right Low Bea m The lef t or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective. X
Chec k whether you are permitte d to replac e th e bulb yourself
( Y
page 120).
or X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Rea r Lef t
Tur n Signal or
Check Rea r Right
Tur n Signal The rear left-han d or rear right-hand tur n signal is defective.X
Chec k whether you are permitte d to replac e th e bulb yourself
( Y
page 120).
or X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Front Lef t
Tur n Signal or
Check Front Right
Tur n Signal The fron t left-han d or fron t right-hand tur n signal is defective.X
Chec k whether you are permitte d to replac e th e bulb yourself
( Y
page 120).
or X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Lef t Mirror
Tur n Signal or
Check
Right Mirror
Tur n Signal The tur n signal in th e left-han d or right-hand exterio r mirror is
defective. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Center Brake
Lam p The high-mounte d brak e lamp is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Lef t Brake
Lam p or Check
Right Brake Lam p The lef t or right-hand brak e lamp is defective.X
Chec k whether you are permitte d to replac e th e bulb yourself
( Y
page 120).
or X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .240
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I Check Lef t Tai l
Lam p or Check
Right Tai l Lam p The lef t or right-hand tai l lamp is defective.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Front Lef t
Sidemarke r Lam p or
Check Front Right
Sidemarke r Lam p The fron t left-han d or fron t right-hand side marke r lamp is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Rea r Lef t
Sidemarke r Lam p or
Check Rea r Right
Sidemarke r Lam p The rear left-han d or rear right-hand side marke r lamp is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Lef t Daytim e
Runnin g Light or
Check Right Day ‐
tim e Runnin g Light The lef t or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty. X
Chec k whether you are permitte d to replac e th e bulb yourself
( Y
page 120).
or X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Active Headlamps
Inoperative The active ligh t function is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Malfunction See
Operator' s Manual The exterio r lighting is defective. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Aut o Lam p Function
Inoperative The ligh t sensor is defective. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leav e th e vehicle. A
warnin g tone also sounds. X
Tur n th e ligh t switch to th e X position .
I Switch On Headlamps You are drivin g wit h low-beam headlamp s switched off.X
Tur n th e ligh t switch to th e X or X position .242
Display messages
On-board computer and displays