WARNING
Changing the bulb incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.
● When working in the engine compartment, always read and observe the safety warnings (→ In the engine
compartment). The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be
sustained here.
● Only change an affected bulb once it has had time to cool down completely.
● Never change a bulb unless you are familiar with the procedure. If you are uncertain of what to do, the work
should be carried out by a qualified workshop.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with unprotected fingers. When the light is switched on, heat will cause
fingerprints to evaporate on the bulb, which in turn will cause the reflector to dim.
● There are sharp-edged parts on the headlight housing and on the tail light cluster housing. Protect your hands
when changing bulbs.
NOTICE
Damage to the electrical system can be caused by water entering the system if the rubber cover or plastic caps on
the headlight housing are not properly mounted after a bulb has been changed.
Checklist “Information on changing bulbs”
Checklist
Always carry out the following actions for changing a bulb in the given order→
:
1. Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
2. Switch on the electronic parking brake (→ Electronic parking brake).
3. Switching off the lights (→ Dipped beam)
4. Place the turn signal and main beam lever in its neutral position (→ Turn signals).
5. Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to positionP (→ Automatic gearbox).
6. Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition (→ Switching off the engine).
7. Manual gearbox: Select a gear (→ Manual gearbox).
8. Allow the orientation lighting to go out (→ Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lighting).
9. Leave the defective bulbs to cool down.
10. Check to see if a fuse has visibly blown (→ Fuses).
11. Follow the instructions to change the affected bulb→ Checklist Information on changing bulbs. Always use
identical bulbs with the same designation. The designation is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or
on the base.
12. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with unprotected fingers. The heat of the bulb would cause the
fingerprint to evaporate and condense on the reflector. This will impair the brightness of the headlight.
13. After changing the bulb, check to ensure that the bulb is working properly. If the bulb is not working properly,
the bulb may not have been inserted properly, may have failed again, or the connector may have been fitted
incorrectly.
14. Any time you change a bulb in the front of the vehicle, the headlight settings should be checked by a qualified
workshop.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.
● Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
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