Cornering Light Function; Hazard Warning Lamps - Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Operator's Manual

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Hazard warning lamps

The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
an air bag is deployed.
R
the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
R
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt.
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
X
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
To switch off the hazard warning
X
lamps: press button :.
If the vehicle returns to a speed of over
6 mph (10 km/h) after a full application of the
brakes, the hazard warning lamps are
deactivated automatically.
i
The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.

Cornering light function

The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. The
cornering light function can only be activated
when the low-beam headlamps are switched
on.
Active:
if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
R
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signals
or turn the steering wheel
if you are driving at speeds between
R
25 mph (40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
Drive with the headlamps switched on.
X
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish: