Exterior Lighting - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual

The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
à is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected accord-
ing to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
R
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light
With the ignition on: if you have switched on
R
the daytime running lamps function in the
on-board computer, the daytime running
lamps or the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automat-
ically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
To switch on automatic headlamp
X
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
The daytime running lamps improve the visi-
bility of your vehicle during the day. The day-
time running lamps function is required by law
in Canada.
When the drive system is switched on and the
vehicle is stationary: if you move the DIRECT
SELECT lever to position P, the daytime run-
ning lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
3 minutes.
When the drive system is switched on, the
vehicle is stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T, you turn on the daytime running
lamps and parking lamps.
If the drive system is switched on and you turn
the light switch to L, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in position L, the parking lamps
and low-beam headlamps are switched on.
This is the case even if the light sensor does
not detect it is dark. This is a particularly use-
ful function in the event of rain and fog.
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
X
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or switch on the ignition.
Turn the light switch to L.
X
The green L indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
X
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or switch on the ignition.
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Press the R button.
X
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
X
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i
For vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps or
the Intelligent Light System, if the rear fog
lamp is switched on, the lower 15 LEDs of
the brake lamp in the tail lamp switch off.
For right-wheel drive vehicles they only
switch off in the left-hand tail lamp, and for
left-wheel drive vehicles only in the right-
hand tail lamp. This is due to a legal require-
ment.
Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the T parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the W left standing lamp.

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