Mercedes-Benz 2004 M-Class Operator's Manual page 109

Daytime running lamp mode
Canada only:
Turn combination switch to
position M or U.
When the engine is running, the low beam
headlamps are automatically switched on.
In low ambient light conditions, the parking
lamps will also switch on.
When you shift from a driving position to
position N or P, the low beam switches off
(three minutes delay).
For nighttime driving you should turn the
combination switch to position õ to
permit activation of the high beam head-
lamps.
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The high beam flasher is always avail-
able.
Night security illumination
When you turn off the engine and the last
door has been closed, the following lamps
will remain lit:
Parking lamps
Tail lamps
License plate lamps
Front fog lamps
The combination switch must be set to
position U ( page 107).
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You can reactivate this function within
ten minutes by opening a door or the
liftgate.
If you do not open a door or the liftgate
after turning off the engine, the lamps
will automatically switch off after
60 seconds.
Controls in detail
Deactivating night security illumination
temporarily
Before leaving the vehicle, turn the key
in the steering lock to position 0
( page 33) then turn it to position 2
and back to 0.
The night security illumination is deac-
tivated. It will reactivate as soon as you
start the engine.
Setting illumination time
1 Switch for fog lamps
Lighting
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