Automatic Headlamp Mode - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Exterior lighting
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To switch on the daytime running lamps:
X
switch on the Daytime Running Lights
function via the on-board computer
( page 165).
Y
Turn the light switch to the à position.
X
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the green L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the T or L position, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.

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.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
à is the favored light switch setting.
The light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient light,
but not in the event of poor visibility due to
weather conditions such as fog, snow or spray.
To switch on the automatic headlamps:
X
turn the light switch to the à position.
With the SmartKey in position 1 in the igni-
tion lock, the parking lamps are switched on
or off automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the ambient light.
If you have switched on the
ning Lights
puter, the daytime running lamps or the park-
ing lamps and low-beam headlamps will
switch on or off automatically while the
engine is running.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the green L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Daytime Run‐
function via the on-board com-
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick
fog. You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the rear fog lamp.
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
X
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.
Turn the light switch to the L or Ã
X
position.
Press the R button.
X
The yellow R indicator lamp on 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: turn the light switch to the
X
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 lamp: turn the
X
SmartKey to position u 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.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the
"Wipe with washer fluid" function is operated
ten times while the lights are on and the engine
is running ( page 92). When you switch off
Y