Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 121

light switch to the T position, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the L position, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the
daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
( page 250).
Y
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the T or L position, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on
and the light switch is set to the L position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
X
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2 or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to the L position.
X
The green L indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick
fog. Please take note of the country-specific
regulations for the use of rear fog lamps.
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
X
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.
Turn the light switch to the L or Ã
X
position.
Press the R button.
X
The yellow R indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
X
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
!
If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing lamps
are automatically switched off to enable the
next engine start. Always park your vehicle
safely and sufficiently lit according to legal
standards. Avoid the continuous use of the
T parking lamps for several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the X right or the W left
standing lamp.
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
X
T position.
The green T indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
To switch on the standing lamps: the
X
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or
it should be in position 0.
Turn the light switch to the W (left-hand
X
side of the vehicle) or X ((right-hand side
of the vehicle) position.
Combination switch
High-beam headlamps
:
Turn signal, right
;
High-beam flasher
=
? Turn signal, left
Exterior lighting
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