Exterior Lighting; Foglamps - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

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 light conditions, the rain and light
sensor automatically switches on the side
lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and the licence
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.
X
To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to Ã.
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the side
lamps are switched on or off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient
light.
When the engine is running: if you activate the
"daytime driving lights" function using the on-
board computer, the daytime driving lights
are switched on. The side lamps and dipped-
beam headlamps are also switched on or off
automatically, depending on the ambient light
conditions.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Foglamps/rear foglamp
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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.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock
or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or T.
i If your vehicle is only equipped with one rear
foglamp, you must turn the light switch to
L.
When the light switch is set to à you
i
cannot switch on the front or rear foglamps.
X
To switch on the front foglamps: pull the
light switch out to the first detent.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X
To switch on the rear foglamps: pull the
light switch out to the second detent.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X
To switch off the front foglamps and rear
foglamp: push in the light switch to the stop.
The R and N indicator lamp on the light
switch go out.
Parking 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 stand-
ards. 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.
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
Switching on the parking lamps:
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock
Y
( page 129) or remove it.
X
Parking lamp, right: turn the light switch to
position X.
X
Parking lamp, left: turn the light switch to
position W.
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 stand-
ards. 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.

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