General information about the lighting system

The lighting system includes - main headlights, rear lights, brake lights, reversing lights, direction indicator lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights and interior lights. The illumination of the instrument panel is discussed in the section "Devices".

Conventional incandescent bulbs wear out over time. Approximately every 2 years they must be replaced, even when they are still in good condition. This does not apply to halogen lamps, which are used, for example. in the main headlights. These lamps usually last much longer and should only be replaced when a malfunction occurs. An incandescent lamp with reduced luminous intensity is recognized by black deposits on the glass.

Before replacing a light bulb, switch off the corresponding current consumer at the switch.

Attention: Do not grasp the lamp by the glass with bare fingers.

Fingerprints, due to the heat generated by the lamp, evaporate from the glass surface and settle on the surface of the reflector. reducing its reflectivity. Replace the incandescent lamp only with a lamp of the same design. Accidental stains that have arisen from contact should be removed with a clean, lint-free handkerchief moistened with alcohol or alcohol.