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353 Exterior lamps
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Bulbs for high and low beam
H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover (1 or 2).
Pull electrical connector off.
Unclip the retainer spring and take out the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base locates in the 
recess on the holder.
Clip in retainer springs and plug the connector onto the 
bulb.
Align headlamp cover (1 or 2) and click into place.
Xenon (optional)
Bulb for low beamTurn signal lamp
1156 NA (26.9 / 5 W/32/4 cp)
Open hood.
Twist bulb socket (3) counterclockwise and pull out. 
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and 
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise. 
Reinstall bulb socket.
Parking and standing lamp
W5W
Open hood.
Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover (2).
Pull out bulb socket (6). Remove bulb from socket.
Insert new bulb in socket and push in. Reinstall bulb 
socket.
Align headlamp cover (2) and click into place.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is 
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp 
and its components. We recommend that you have 
such work done by a qualified technician.
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354 Exterior lamps
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Taillamp assemblies
Open trunk lid.
Fold trim to the side.
Turn locking lever (1) to vertical position and remove 
bulb carrier.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and 
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise. 
Reinstall bulb socket.
Reinstall trim.2Driver’s side:
rear fog lamp 
(P 21 W/32 cp bulb)
3Backup lamp (P 21 W / 32 cp bulb)
4Stop lamp (P 21 W/32 cp bulb)
5Turn signal lamp (PY 21 W bulb [yellow])
6tail, parking, standing and 
side marker  lamp (R 5 W / 4 cp bulb)
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355 Exterior lamps
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index License plate lamp
Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and 
replace tubular lamp (C 5 W/4 cp).Side marker lamp, front (5 W/4 cp bulb)
Carefully slide lamp towards rear (arrow 1), and remove 
front end first (arrow 2).
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. 
Remove bulb from socket.
Insert new bulb in socket. Reinstall bulb socket, push in 
and twist clockwise.
To reinstall lamp, set rear end of lamp in bumper and let 
front end snap into place.
2
1
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360 Fuel filler flap, manual release
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Fuel filler flap, manual release
Open the trunk lid and fold right-side taillamp trim 
aside. Reach inside and turn the release knob (arrow) 
clockwise. Open the fuel filler flap.Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof
The sliding / pop-up roof can be opened or closed 
manually should an electrical malfunction occur.
The sliding / pop-up roof drive is located behind the 
lens (1) of the interior overhead light.
Pry off the lens (1) using a screwdriver.
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361 Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Slide both locking tabs (2) in direction of arrow, lower 
rear of cover and remove.
Note:
Do not disconnect electrical connectors.Obtain crank (3) (supplied with vehicle) and insert 
through hole.
To slide roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear:
turn crank clockwise.
To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear:
turn crank counterclockwise.
See page 202 for instructions on synchronizing the 
sliding / pop-up roof after closing manually.
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