Exterior Lighting - Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual

The daytime driving lights improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. Here, the daytime
driving lights function must be switched on via
the on-board computer (
If the side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps
are switched on, the green indicator lamps T
(side lamps) and L (dipped-beam head-
lamps) in the instrument cluster light up.
Dipped-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the L position, the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advantageous
when there is fog or rain.
To switch on the dipped-beam headlamps:
X
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock
or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to L.
X
The green L indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Foglamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due to fog,
snow or rain, the foglamps improve visibility as
well as making it easier for other road users to
see you. They can be operated together with the
side lamps or together with the side lamps and
dipped-beam headlamps.
To switch on the foglamps: turn the key to
X
position 2 in the ignition lock or start the
engine.
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Press the N button.
X
The green N indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
To switch off the foglamps: press the N
X
button.
The green N indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp improves the visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
heavy fog. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear fog lamps.
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the key
X
in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the
engine.
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
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Y
Press the R button.
X
The yellow R indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
X
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Side lamps
!
When the battery is discharged heavily, the
side lamps or parking lamps are automatically
switched off to facilitate an engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the T side lamps
for periods lasting several hours. Where pos-
sible, switch on the right X or left W
parking lamp.
To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
X
The green T indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
To switch on the parking lamps: the key
X
should not be in the ignition lock or it should
be in key position g in the ignition lock.
Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side of
X
the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the
vehicle).
Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen
headlamps)
Driver's seat and front-passenger seat
g
occupied
Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and rear
1
seats occupied

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