Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual page 130

Exterior lighting
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Main-beam headlamps and headlamp
flasher
Main-beam headlamps
:
Headlamp flasher
;
X
To switch on the main-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Press the combination switch forwards :.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i In the à position, the main-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and
the engine is running.
X
To switch off the main-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its nor-
mal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
X
To operate the headlamp flasher: turn the
key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow ;.
Headlamp range adjustment
X
Turn headlamp range control : to the cor-
responding position. The road should be illu-
minated from 40 m to 100 m and the dipped-
beam headlamps must not dazzle oncoming
vehicles.
If the vehicle is unladen, select position g.
The headlamp range control allows you to adjust
the cone of light from the headlamps to suit the
vehicle load. The cone of light changes if the
seats are occupied or if the load compartment is
loaded or unloaded. This can impair visibility and
dazzle oncoming traffic.
Hazard warning lamps
Hazard warning lamp switch
X
To switch on/off: press the £ hazard
warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard
warning lamps are switched on, only the turn
signal lamps on the side of the vehicle selected
will light up.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
an airbag is deployed
R
you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a
R
halt from a speed of more than 70 km/h
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of over
10 km/h again after a full brake application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
Intelligent Light System
General notes
The Intelligent Light System adapts the lighting
of the front headlamps to the prevailing driving
and weather conditions. The system provides