Foglamps - Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class Owner's Manual

Exterior lighting
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even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
X
To switch on the dipped-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L.
The green L indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.

Foglamps

In conditions where visibility is poor due to
fog, snow or rain, the foglamps improve visi-
bility as well as making it easier for other road
users to see you. They can be operated
together with the side lamps or together with
the side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps.
X
To switch on the foglamps: turn the key
in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the
engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Press the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X
To switch off the front foglamps: press
the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front foglamps are equip-
ped with the "Foglamp" function; for how to
operate the foglamps on vehicles with the
Intelligent Light System (
Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp improves the visibility of
your vehicle in heavy fog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear foglamps.
X
To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start
the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
Y page 109).
X
Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps or the
Intelligent Light System: when the rear fog-
lamp is switched on, the lower 15 LEDs of
the brake lamp in the tail lamp switch off
due to a legal requirement: for right-hand
traffic only in the left-hand tail lamp and for
left-hand traffic only in the right-hand tail
lamp.
Side lamps
!
If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the side lamps or parking 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 side lamps for several
hours. If possible, switch on the X right
or the W left parking lamp.
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to
T.
Depending on the equipment level, the
green indicator lamp or the scale illumina-
tion in the instrument cluster light up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
X
To switch on the parking lamps: the key
is not in the ignition lock or it is in posi-
tion 0.
X
Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of
the vehicle).