Light And Sight 159; Exterior Lighting - Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual

Exterior lighting

Notes on adjusting the lights when driving
abroad
Vehicles with static LED headlamps: It is not
necessary to convert the headlamps. The legal
requirements are also met in countries in which
traffic drives on the other side of the road.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System: The
headlamps are automatically adjusted when the
vehicle enters countries in which traffic drives
on the other side of the road.
In the following cases, check the headlamp set‐
ting and change it manually if necessary:
If the Dipped-beam setting (left/right-side
R
traffic) Manual adjustment only
sage is displayed.
If the Check dipped-beam setting (left/right-
R
side traffic) display message is displayed.
Once the headlamps have been converted:
Oncoming traffic will not be dazzled.
R
The edge of the road will not be illuminated
R
as far or as high.
The "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog
R
light" functions will not be available.
Information about lighting systems and your
responsibility
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance
with the prevailing light and visibility conditions,
legal requirements and traffic situation.
display mes‐

Light and sight 159

Light switch
Operating the light switch
1 W Left-hand parking lights
2
X Right-hand parking lights
3 T Standing lights and licence plate light‐
ing
4
à Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)