Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual page 93

Controls
Lights
Hazard warning lamps
Centre console
Hazard warning lamp button
1
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off. They switch on auto-
matically if an airbag is deployed or if you
brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a halt
from a speed of more than 70 km/h.
To switch on: press button 1.
X
All turn signals flash. If you switch on the
turn signals using the combination switch
( page 89), the turn signals flash on the
Y
corresponding side of the vehicle.
To deactivate: press button 1.
X
90
Headlamp cleaning system
Button for headlamp cleaning system
1
Make sure that the key is in position 2 of
X
the ignition lock or that the engine is run-
ning.
To switch on: briefly press button 1.
X
The headlamps are cleaned with a high-
pressure water jet.
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with windscreen washer fluid" func-
tion is operated 15 times while the lights are
on and the engine is running. When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic head-
lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is
resumed from 0.
Intelligent Light System*
The Intelligent Light System adapts the light-
ing of the front headlamps to the prevailing
driving conditions so that the road is better
illuminated.
The Intelligent Light System is only active
when it is dark.
The Intelligent Light System comprises:
active light function
R
cornering light
R
motorway mode
R
extended range foglamps
R
Active light function
For the active light function, the dipped-beam
headlamps swivel horizontally. The swivel
angle changes according to the respective
driving situation. The active light function is
not active when the vehicle is stationary.
Cornering light
Specially designed headlamps light up the
area into which you are driving when turning
corners.
If you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h,
the cornering light function is activated either
* optional