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Manual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and parking
lamps can be switched on or off with the
exterior lamp switch.
Automatic headlamp mode
The parking lamps, low beam headlamps
and license plate lamps switch on and off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
Warning!
In automatic headlamp mode, the head-
lamps will not be automatically switched on
under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to
you and to others, activate headlamps by
turning exterior lamp switch to
The driver is responsible for the operation of
the vehicle's lights at all times. The automat-
ic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driv-
er. Switch on the vehicle lights manually
when driving or when traffic conditions re-
quire you to do so.
Turn the exterior lamp switch to U .
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With the daytime running lamp mode
activated, the low beam headlamps will
not be switched off automatically.
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Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp can
not be switched on manually with exte-
rior lamp switch in position U . To
activate the fog lamps turn exterior
G
lamp switch to position B .
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If you drive in countries where vehicles
drive on the other side of the road than
the country where the vehicle is regis-
.
B
tered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
Controls in detail
Daytime running lamp mode
Turn exterior lamp switch to
position M or U .
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps are automatically
switched on. In low ambient light con-
ditions the parking lamps will also
switch on.
Canada only:
When you shift from a driving position to
position N or P, the low beam switches off
(3 minutes delay).
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to position B to
permit activation of the high beam head-
lamps.
Lighting
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