Exterior Lamp Switch - Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Operator's Manual

Exterior Lamp Switch

Canada only:
When the engine is running and the
selector lever is in a driving position,
the low beam (includes parking lamps,
side marker lamps, taillamps and
license plate lamps) are automatically
switched on.
When shifting from a driving position
to position "N" or "P", the low beam
switches off (2 seconds delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior
lamp switch should be turned to
position to permit activation of
the high beam headlamps.
Off
Parking lamps (includes side
marker lamps, tail-lamps,
license plate lamps, instrument
panel lamps)
Canada only: When the engine
is running, the low beam is
additionally switched on.
Parking lamps plus low beam
or high beam headlamps
(combination, switch pushed
forward)
Standing lamps, right (turn left
one stop)
Standing lamps, left (turn
left two stops)
Fog lamps
(pull out one stop) with
parking and/or headlamps on
Rear fog lamp (pull out to 2nd
detent) In addition to fog
lamps. Indicator lamp in lamp
switch comes on
Standing Lamps
When the vehicle is parked on the
street the standing lamps (right or left
side parking lamps) can be turned on,
making the vehicle more visible to
passing vehicles.
The standing lamps can only be
operated with the key in steering
lock position 0 or 1.
Note:
With the key removed and a door open,
a warning sounds if the vehicle's
exterior lamps (except standing lamps)
are not switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the
parking lamps and the low or high
beam headlamps. Fog lamps should
only be used in conjunction with low
beam headlamps. Consult your state
Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding
allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched
off when the exterior lamp switch is
turned to position
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