Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 101

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If you remove the SmartKey and open
the driver's door while the parking
lamps or low beam headlamps are
switched on, then
a warning sounds
$ appears in the multifunction
display
the message TURN OFF LIGHTS!
appears in the multifunction display
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With the daytime running lamp mode
activated and the engine running, the
low beam headlamps cannot be
switched off manually.
Manual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and parking
lamps can be switched on and off with the
exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp
switch, see ( page 100).
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.
Turn the exterior lamp switch to U.
Warning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to U,
the headlamps may switch off unexpect-
edly when the system senses bright
ambient light, for example light from
oncoming traffic.
the headlamps will not be automatically
switched on under foggy conditions.
Controls in detail
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp
switch to B when driving or when traffic
and/or ambient lighting conditions require
you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position U to B with the
vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U
to B will briefly switch off the head-
lamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient
lighting conditions may result in an acci-
dent.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for
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the operation of the vehicle's lights at all
times.
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