Mercedes-Benz E 2008 Series Owner's Manual page 103

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Controls
Lights
To switch on: turn the light switch to
X
M or U.
The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps
and licence plate lamp are switched on
when the engine is running.
i
When you turn the light switch to any
position other than M
responding light goes on.
Automatic headlamp mode
The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and
licence plate lamp are switched on or off
automatically, depending on the brightness of
the ambient light.
G Risk of accident
When the light switch is set to U, the
lights are not switched on automatically in
foggy conditions. This could endanger you
and others. Therefore, turn the light switch
to B in darkness and fog.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving
aid. You are responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
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G Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light
switch from U to B in good time. You
could otherwise cause an accident if the
headlamps were to switch off temporarily.
To switch on: turn the light switch to
X
or U, the cor-
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 lamp are switched on
automatically when the engine is running.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the green dipped-beam indi-
cator lamp in the instrument cluster 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 from U to B in good time. You
could otherwise cause an accident if the
headlamps were to switch off temporarily.
When the light switch is set to U
not switch on the front or rear foglamps.
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 B or C.
Pull the light switch out to the second
X
detent.
The † yellow indicator lamp next to the
light switch lights up.
To switch off the front foglamps/rear
X
foglamps: push in the light switch to the
stop.
The corresponding indicator lamp goes out.
you can-
position.