Switching On Headlamps - Mercedes-Benz 2008 M-Class Operator's Manual

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Shift the automatic transmission to
position P or R only when the vehicle is stopped
in order to avoid damaging the transmission.
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Do not run cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine
speeds may shorten the service life of the
engine.
ML 63 AMG:
At engine temperatures below 68°F (20°C), the
engine's maximum speed is restricted in order to
protect it from damage. Avoid driving your vehi-
cle at full speed when the engine is cold to pre-
vent premature engine wear and/or diminished
comfort.
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Simultaneously depressing the accelerator
pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine
performance and causes premature brake and
drivetrain wear.
For more information, see "Driving instruc-
tions" ( page 311).
For information on off-road driving, see
"Off-road driving" ( page 319).

Switching on headlamps

Low beam headlamps
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior lamp switch
1 Off
2 Low beam headlamps on
Switch on the ignition ( page 39).
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B.
The low beam headlamps come on.
Getting started
High beam
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1 High beam
2 High beam flasher
Push the combination switch in
direction of arrow 1.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lamp A in the instrument cluster
comes on ( page 26).
For more information on headlamps, see
"Lighting" ( page 135).
Driving
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