Exterior Lighting; Combination Switch - Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS 2017 Operator's Manual

When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a
driving position to P, the daytime running lamps
and low-beam headlamps go out after three
minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-
tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the
light switch to the T position, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the L position, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
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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.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on
and the light switch is set to the L position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
X
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2 or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to the L position.
X
The green L indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!
If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the T parking
lamps over a period of several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the right-hand X or left-
hand W standing lamps.
To switch on the parking lamps: turn the
X
light switch to the T position.
The green T indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
To switch on the standing lamps: turn the
X
SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock or
remove the SmartKey.
Turn the light switch to the W (left-hand
X
side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of
the vehicle) position.

Combination switch

: High-beam headlamps
Turn signal, right
;
High-beam flasher
=
Turn signal, left
?
To indicate briefly: press the combination
X
switch briefly to the pressure point in direc-
tion of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
To indicate: press the combination switch
X
beyond the pressure point in direction of
arrow ; or ?.
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
X
turn the light switch to the L or Ã
position.
Press the combination switch beyond the
X
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the à position, the high-beam head-
lamps are switched on only when it is dark and
the engine is running.

Exterior lighting

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