128 Light And Sight; Exterior Lighting - Mercedes-Benz CLA Owner's Manual

128 Light and sight

Exterior lighting

Notes on changing the lights when driving
abroad
It is not necessary to change the headlamps.
The legal requirements are also met in countries
in which traffic drives on the other side of the
road.
Information about lighting systems and your
responsibility
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance
with the prevailing light and visibility conditions,
legal requirements and traffic situation.
Light switch
Operating the light switch
1
W Left-hand parking lights
2 X Right-hand parking lights
3 T Standing lights and licence plate light‐
ing
4
à Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)
5 L Low beam / high beam
6
R Switches the rear fog lights on/off
When low beam is activated, the indicator lamp
for the standing lights T is deactivated and
replaced by the low beam indicator lamp L.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well-
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lit area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations.
* NOTE Battery discharging by operating
the standing lights
Operating the standing lights over a period of
hours puts a strain on the battery.
Where possible, switch on the
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right X or left W parking light.
In the case of severe battery discharging, the
standing lights or parking lights are automati‐
cally switched off to facilitate the next engine
start.
The exterior lighting (except standing and park‐
ing lights) switches off automatically when the
driver's door is opened.