Corner-Illuminating Lamps; Hazard Warning Flasher; Headlamp Cleaning System - Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

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Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch.
The hazard warning flasher comes on
automatically when an air bag deploys.
X
Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
i With the hazard warning flasher activated
and the combination switch set for either
left or right turn, only the respective left or
right turn signals will operate when the
ignition is switched on.
X
Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch : again.
i If the hazard warning flasher has been
activated automatically, press hazard
warning flasher switch : to switch it off.

Headlamp cleaning system

The headlamps will be cleaned with a high-
pressure water jet automatically when the
engine is running and you have
switched on the headlamps
R
and
the windshield wipers have wiped the
R
windshield with washer fluid for the first
time
The headlamps are cleaned every tenth time
the windshield is washed with washer fluid.
The counter resets when you switch off the
ignition.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see "Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system" ( Y page 191).

Corner-illuminating lamps

The corner-illuminating lamps improve
illumination of the area in the direction into
which you are turning.
The corner-illuminating lamps will only
operate in low ambient lighting conditions.
If you are driving faster than 25 mph
(40 km/h) the corner-illuminating function is
not available.
Switching on
X
Make sure the engine is running.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L or c ( Y page 87).
or
X
Activate the daytime running lamp mode
( Y page 89).
X
Switch on the left or right turn signal,
depending on whether you are turning left
or right.
The respective corner-illuminating lamp
comes on. If you have switched on the turn
signal for one side but turn the steering
wheel in the other direction, the corner-
illuminating lamp comes on on the side of
the turn signal.
or
X
Turn steering wheel in desired direction.
Driving forward: The corner-illuminating
lamp on the side of your steering direction
comes on.
Driving in reverse: The corner-illuminating
lamp opposite to your steering direction
comes on.