bulb MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS 2013 User Guide

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 fit 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 yourself. Replace
only the bulbs listed ( Y page 115). Have the
bulbs that you cannot replace yourself
replaced 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 safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview of bulb replacement – bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs. The
details for the bulb type can be found in the
legend.
Halogen headlamps
:Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W;Main-beam headlamp/daytime driving
lights/side lamp/parking lamp:
H15 55 W/15 W=Dipped-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System
:Cornering lamp: H7 55 W
Tail lamp (halogen headlamps)
:Rear foglamp: P 21 W;Brake lamp: W 16 W=Brake lamp: W 16 WReplacing bulbs115Lights and windscreen wipersZProCarManuals.com

?Turn signal lamp: PY 21 WAReversing lamp: W 16 W
Replacing the front bulbs
Fitting/removing the cover on the front
wheel arch
You must remove the cover from the front
wheel housing before you can change the
front bulbs.
XTo remove: switch off the lights.XTurn the front wheels inwards.XTurn rotary knob : through 90°.
Cover ; is released.XPush cover ; down.XTo fit: push cover ; up.XTurn rotary knob : through 90°.
Cover ; is locked.
Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
XRemove the cover in the front wheel arch
( Y page 116).XTurn housing cover : anti-clockwise and
pull it out.XTurn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull
it out.XTake the bulb out of bulb holder ;.XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.XInsert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.XAlign housing cover : and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.XReplace the cover in the front wheel arch
( Y page 116).
Main-beam headlamps/daytime driving
lights/side lamps and parking lamps
(vehicles with halogen headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.XOpen the bonnet.XTurn housing cover : anti-clockwise and
pull it out.XTurn bulb ; anti-clockwise and pull it out.XInsert the new bulb and engage it to the
stop.XAlign housing cover : and turn it clock-
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Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps)XSwitch off the lights.XOpen the bonnet.XTurn bulb holder : anti-clockwise and pull
it out.XTake the bulb out of bulb holder :.XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder :.XInsert bulb holder : and turn it clockwise
until it engages.
Cornering lamps (Intelligent Light Sys-
tem)
XSwitch off the lights.XOpen the bonnet.XTurn housing cover : anti-clockwise and
pull it out.XTurn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull
it out.XTake the bulb out of bulb holder ;.XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.XInsert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.XAlign housing cover : and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
Replacing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els
You must open the side trim panel in the boot
before you can replace the bulbs in the tail
lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel
XTo open: turn release knob : 90° in the
direction of the arrow and remove side trim
panel ;.XTo close: insert side trim panel ; and turn
release knob : 90° in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow.
Right-hand side trim panel
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XTo open: loosen side trim panel : at the
top and fold it down in the direction of the
arrow.XTo close: insert side panel :.
Tail lamps
XSwitch off the lights.XOpen the boot.XOpen the side trim panel ( Y page 117).XRelease and remove connector.XPress retaining clips : at the same time in
the direction of the arrows.XPull the bulb holder out with the bulbs.
Bulb holder
:Brake lamp;Brake lamp=Rear foglamp?Reversing lampATurn signalsXBrake lamp/rear foglamp/reversing
lamp: remove the corresponding bulb from
the bulb holder.XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder.XTurn signal lamp: lightly press the bulb
into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise
and remove it from the bulb holder.XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.XReinsert the bulb holder and engage on
retaining clips :.XRe-establish contact with the connector.XClose the side trim panel ( Y page 117).
Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windscreen wipers
when the windscreen is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windscreen can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windscreen is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the wind-
screen wipers in dry weather conditions,
always operate them using washer fluid.
! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on
the windscreen after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windscreen with washer fluid after an auto-
matic car wash.
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XPress the ball coupling in the direction of
the arrow until it engages behind the
bumper.
Indicator lamp ? goes out and the mes-
sage in the multifunction display disap-
pears.
Trailer power supply
! You can connect accessories with a
power rating of up to 240 W to the perma-
nent power supply and with a power rating
of up to 180 W to the power supply that is
switched on via the ignition lock.
The trailer battery may not be charged from
the power supply.
XTo switch the connected power supply
on or off: turn the key in the ignition lock
to position 2 or 0 respectively.
When it leaves the factory, your vehicle's
trailer socket is equipped with a permanent
power supply and a power supply that is
switched on via the ignition lock.
The permanent power supply is supplied via
trailer socket pin 9.
The power supply that is switched on via the
ignition lock is supplied via trailer socket pin
10.
The trailer's permanent power supply is
switched off in the event of low vehicle supply
voltage and after six hours at the latest.
You can find more information about instal-
ling the trailer electrics at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps
i If LED lamps are fitted in the trailer, an
error message may appear in the multi-
function display even if there is no fault. The
reason for the error message could be that
the current has fallen below the minimum
of 50 mA.
To ensure reliable operation of the bulb failure
indicator, each LED chain in the trailer lighting
must be guaranteed a minimum current of
50 mA.
Trailer with 7-pin connector
General notes
Trailers with 7-pin connector: you can
make a connection to the 13-pin connector
on the ball coupling using an adapter plug or,
if necessary, an adapter cable. Both can be
obtained in a qualified specialist workshop.
Fitting the adapter
! Make sure that there is sufficient cable
play so that the cable cannot become
detached when cornering.
! Remove the installed adapter cable
before folding in the ball coupling. Other-
wise, damage may occur to the rear
bumper and the adapter cable.
XOpen the socket cover.XInsert connector with lug : into
groove ; of the socket. Turn the connec-
tor clockwise to the stop.XLet the cover engage.XIf you are using an adapter cable, secure
the cable to the trailer with cable ties.206Towing a trailerDriving and parking
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions6
Rear left-hand
side malfunction
Consult workshop  
or  Rear right-hand
side malfunction
Consult workshopSRS has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.GWARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.6
Left windowbag mal‐
function Consult
workshop  or Right
windowbag malfunc‐
tion Consult work‐
shopThere is a malfunction in the left-hand and/or right-hand window-
bag. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-
ter.GWARNING
The left or right windowbag may either be triggered unintentionally
or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Lights
i Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all the LEDs have failed.
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Left cornering
light  or Right cor‐
nering lightThe left or right-hand cornering light is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left dipped beam  
or  Right dipped
beamThe left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.236Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Trailer Left-hand
tail lamp orTrailer
Right-hand tail
lampThe left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.XObserve the separate operating instructions provided by the
trailer manufacturer.b
Trailer left indi‐
cator  or Trailer
right indicatorThe left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty.XObserve the separate operating instructions provided by the
trailer manufacturer.b
Trailer brake lampThe trailer brake lamp is faulty.XObserve the separate operating instructions provided by the
trailer manufacturer.b
Rear left indica‐
tor  or  Rear right
indicatorThe rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Front left indica‐
tor  or  Front right
indicatorThe front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left mirror indica‐
tor  or  Right mir‐
ror indicatorThe turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is
faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
3rd brake lampThe third brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Display messages237On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Left brake lamp  or 
Right brake lampThe left or right-hand brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left-hand tail
lamp/brake lamp  or 
Right-hand tail
lamp/brake lampThe left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114)
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left main beam  or 
Right main beamThe left or right-hand main-beam headlamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Number plate lampThe left or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Front foglamp left  
or  Front foglamp
rightThe left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Rear foglampThe rear foglamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Front left parking
lamp  or Front
right parking lampThe front left or front right parking lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.238Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Reversing lightThe reversing lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left tail lamp  or 
Right tail lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left daytime driv‐
ing lamp  or Right
daytime driving
lampThe left-hand or right-hand daytime driving lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
( Y page 114).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Intell. Light Sys‐
tem inoperativeThe Intelligent Light System is faulty. The lights remain available
without the Intelligent Light System.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Malfunction See
Owner's ManualThe exterior lighting is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown.XCheck the fuses ( Y page 312).XIf necessary, replace the blown fuse. Observe the warning notes
as you do so.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
AUTO lights inoper‐
ativeThe light sensor is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Switch off lightsThe lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.XTurn the light switch to Ã.Display messages239On-board computer and displaysZProCarManuals.com