Low-Beam Headlamps; Parking Lamps; Rear Fog Lamp - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Exterior lighting
136
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.

Low-beam headlamps

G WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Left-hand standing lamps
1W
Right-hand standing lamps
2X
Parking lamps, license plate and
3T
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode,
4Ã
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
5L

Rear fog lamp

BR
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
L position. This is a particularly useful
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 start the engine.
Turn the light switch to L.
X
The green L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
Left-hand standing lamps
1W
Right-hand standing lamps
2X
Parking lamps, license plate and
3T
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode,
4Ã
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
5L
Rear fog lamp
BR
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 lamps: turn the
X
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
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.

Parking lamps

! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, 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