Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC Technical S-82_10-680 Date: 090518 Lighting - Xenon Headlamp Brightness Explanation
Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC Technical S-82_10-680 Date: 090518 Lighting - Xenon Headlamp Brightness Explanation Date: May 18, 2009 Order No.: S-B-82.10/680 Group: 82 SUBJECT: All Models 140, 163, 164, 170, 171, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, and 251 Equipped with Xenon Headlamps Headlamp Color and/or Brightness Difference When Changing Xenon Bulb You may receive customer reports regarding the above model vehicles after replacing one xenon bulb. Headlamps will have a visible color difference between the two when only one bulb is replaced. Explain to the customer that in situations where only one bulb is replaced: ^ There is a perceptible color difference for the first 100 hours when comparing new bulbs with those that have been in service for some time. ^ Once this "breaking-in period" has passed, the color becomes bluer and resembles that of the older bulb.