Automatic Headlamp Mode - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

Exterior lighting
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The daytime running lamps function must be
activated using the on-board computer:
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
R
( page 171)
Y
vehicles without steering wheel buttons
R
( page 164)
Y
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
X
$ position.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps and
license plate lamp are switched on when the
engine is running. The L indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up.
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USA only:
If you turn the light switch to the T or L
position, the parking lamps or low-beam
headlamps switch on. If you turn the light
switch to the à position, the daytime run-
ning lamps remain switched on.
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Canada only:
If you turn the light switch to the L posi-
tion, the low-beam headlamps are switched
on. If you turn the light switch to the T or
à position, the daytime running lamps
remain switched on.

Automatic headlamp mode

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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.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving aid.
You are responsible for the vehicle lighting at all
times.
Depending on ambient light, the rain and light
sensor automatically switches on the parking
lamps, low-beam headlamps and the license
plate lamp. This excludes weather-related
impairments to visibility, such as snow, fog or
spray.
If there is fog, snow or spray, turn the light
switch quickly from à to L. You could
otherwise briefly interrupt operation of the
headlamps.
To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
X
turn the light switch to Ã.
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the park-
ing lamps switch on or off automatically
depending on the ambient light.
When the engine is running: if you activate the
"daytime running lamps" function using the
on-board computer, the daytime running
lamps are switched on. The parking lamps and
low-beam headlamps also switch on or off
automatically, depending on the ambient
light.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Fog lamps/rear fog lamp
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WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may other-
wise not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
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WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position à to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driv-
ing in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
Turn the ignition key to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to L or T.
X
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If your vehicle is only equipped with one rear
fog lamp, you must turn the light switch to
L.
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When the light switch is set to à you
cannot switch on the front and rear foglamps.
To switch on the front fog lamps: pull the
X
light switch out to the first locking point.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.