Parking Lamps - Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL X166 Operator's Manual

Exterior lighting
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Left-hand standing lamps
1W
Right-hand standing lamps
2X
Parking lamps, license plate and
3T
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode,
4Ã
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
5L
Rear fog lamp
BR
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock and the light
switch is set to the L position. This is a
particularly useful function in the event of rain
and fog.
X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L.
The green L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
Left-hand standing lamps
1W
Right-hand standing lamps
2X
Parking lamps, license plate and
3T
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode,
4Ã
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
5L
Rear fog lamp
BR
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
heavy fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.

Parking lamps

! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, 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