Parking Lamps - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

Exterior lighting
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Left-hand standing lamps
1W
Right-hand standing lamps
2X
Parking lamps, license plate and
3T
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode,
4Ã
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
5L
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
is dark, the side lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
L position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
X
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to L.
X
The green L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.

Parking lamps

! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the T parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the W left standing lamp.
Left-hand standing lamps
1W
Right-hand standing lamps
2X
Parking lamps, license plate and
3T
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode,
4Ã
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
5L
To switch on: turn light switch to T.
X
AMG vehicles: the green T indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Left-hand standing lamps
1W
Right-hand standing lamps
2X
Parking lamps, license plate and
3T
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode,
4Ã
controlled by the light sensor
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
5L
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.