Automatic Headlamp Mode - Mercedes-Benz S 350 Owner's Manual

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Lights

Automatic headlamp mode

The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps
and licence plate lighting are switched on
or off automatically, depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
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Risk of accident
If the light switch is at position *:
the headlamps could automatically
switch off temporarily as a consequence
of strong glare (e.g. from oncoming traf-
fic)
the lights do not switch on automatically
in foggy conditions
Turn the light switch to B in good time,
otherwise you could endanger yourself and
others.
When it is dark, only turn the light switch
from * to B when the vehicle is sta-
tionary. You could otherwise cause an acci-
dent if the headlamps were to switch off
temporarily.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
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To switch on: turn the light switch to
*.
The side lamps are switched on or off
automatically when the key is in posi-
tion 1 in the ignition lock.
The dipped-beam headlamps, side
lamps and licence plate lighting are
switched on or off automatically when
the engine is running.
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If the side or dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, the C green side
lamp indicator lamp next to the light switch also
lights up.
Front foglamps and rear foglamp
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When the light switch is at *, you cannot
switch on the front or rear foglamps. In this case,
turn the light switch to B.
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Risk of accident
When it is dark, only turn the light switch
from * to B when the vehicle is sta-
tionary. You could otherwise cause an acci-
dent if the headlamps were to switch off
temporarily.
Turn the light switch to B before starting
a journey in foggy conditions. Otherwise,
your vehicle may not be seen and you could
therefore endanger yourself and others.
To switch on: turn the light switch to
B.
The C green side lamp indicator
lamp next to the light switch lights up.
Front foglamps
Pull the light switch out to the first
stop.
The ‡ green front foglamp indicator
lamp next to the light switch lights up.