Front Fog Lamps - Mercedes-Benz 2013 S-Class Operator's Manual

Exterior lighting
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The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
G
WARNING
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
quickly from c to L. Otherwise, the
headlamps could switch off temporarily and
you could cause an accident.

Front fog lamps

G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others.
G
WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position c to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from c to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
To switch on the front fog lamps: turn
X
the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to L or T. If the
X
light switch is set to c, you cannot
switch on the fog lamps.
Pull the light switch out to the first detent.
X
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
To switch off the front fog lamps: press
X
the light switch in as far as it will go.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear fog lamp
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
X
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to L or T
X
(vehicles with front fog lamps), or turn the
light switch to L (vehicles without front
fog lamps). If the light switch is set to
c, you cannot switch on the rear fog
lamp.
Turn the light switch to L. If the light
X
switch is set to T, you cannot switch on
the rear fog lamp.
Pull the light switch out to the second stop
X
(vehicles with front fog lamps) or pull it out
to the stop (vehicles without front fog
lamps).
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
X
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Headlamp cleaning system
If the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times ( page 289) while the
Y
lights are on and the engine is running, the
headlamps are cleaned automatically. When
you switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0.