Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual page 77

Controls
Lights
Make sure that constant headlamp mode
X
has been set with the on-board computer
8
( page 101).
Y
To switch on: turn the light switch to
X
M or U.
The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps
and licence plate lighting are switched on
when the engine is running.
i
When you turn the light switch to any
position other than M or U, the cor-
responding light goes on.
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.
G Risk of accident
If the light switch is set to U, the head-
lamps may temporarily switch off due to
exposure to light, or the lights may not
come on automatically if it is foggy. This
could endanger you and others. Therefore,
turn the light switch to B in the dark or
in fog.
8 This is not possible in countries where constant headlamp mode is required by law.
74
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
G Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light
switch quickly from U to B. You
could otherwise cause an accident if the
headlamps were to switch off temporarily.
To switch on: turn the light switch to
X
U.
The side lamps are switched on and off
automatically when the key is in position
1 in the ignition lock.
The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps
and licence plate lighting are switched on
automatically when the engine is running.
When the parking lamp or dipped-beam
headlamps are switched on, the indicator
lamp next to the light switch lights up.
Front foglamps/rear foglamp
G Risk of accident
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to B before
you start your journey. Otherwise, your
vehicle may not be visible and you could
therefore endanger yourself and others.
G Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light
switch quickly from U to B. You
could otherwise cause an accident if the
headlamps were to switch off temporarily.
i
When the light switch is set to
cannot switch on the front or rear fog-
lamps.
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
X
the ignition lock.
To switch on the front foglamps: turn the
X
light switch to the B or C
Pull the light switch out to the first stop.
X
The ¥ green indicator lamp next to the
light switch lights up.
To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
X
light switch to the B position.
Pull the light switch out to the second stop.
X
The † yellow indicator lamp next to the
light switch lights up.
U you
position.