Fuses and bulbs
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LED rear light*
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Some of the equipment listed in the ta-
For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to
dispose of used bulbs in the proper manner.
bles below pertain only to certain versions
of the model or are optional extras.
Full-LED headlight system*
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Please note that the above lists, while
Full-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped beam
and route light) with light emitting diodes
(LEDs) as a light source.
correct at the time of printing, are subject
to change.
Note
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Please check at regular intervals that all
lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to an
authorised workshop to have it replaced.
Changing a bulb
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Before changing a bulb, make sure you
have the correct new bulb.
Topic introduction
WARNING
Read the additional information carefully
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Do not touch the glass part of the bulb
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Take particular care when working on
page 53.
with your bare hands, use a cloth or paper
towel instead, since the fingerprints left on
the glass will vaporise as a result of the
heat generated by the bulb, they will be
deposited on the reflector and will impair
its surface.
components in the engine compartment if
the engine is warm. Risk of burns.
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill.
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Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glass can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
If you choose to change the engine compart-
ment lamps yourself, remember that it is a
dangerous area››› in Working in the en-
gine compartment on page 348.
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Depending on the level of equipment fit-
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When changing bulbs, please take care
ted in the vehicle, LEDs may be used for
part or all of the interior and/or exterior
lighting. LEDs have an estimated life that
exceeds than that of the car. If an LED light
fails, go to an authorised workshop for its
replacement.
not to injure yourself on sharp edges, in
particular on the headlight housing.
Always use identical bulbs with the same
designation. The name can be found on the
base of the bulb holder.
CAUTION
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Remove the ignition key before working
Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are different sets of headlights and tail
lights:
on the electric system. Otherwise, a short
circuit could occur.
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Switch off the lights and the parking light
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before changing a bulb.
Halogen headlights.
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Take good care to avoid damaging any
Full-LED main headlights*
Rear bulb light
components.
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