Low-Beam Headlamps; Parking Lamps; Standing Lamps; Exterior Lighting - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

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
lighting at all times.
Only for Canada:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. The
daytime running lamps function is required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore be
deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in bright ambient light: if you
turn the light switch to T, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime running lamps function must
be switched on using the on-board computer
( page 262).
Y
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
à is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
R
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: if you have
R
activated the daytime running lamps
function via the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps and parking lamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
To switch on automatic headlamp
X
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.

Low-beam headlamps

Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark, the parking 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.
To switch on: turn the light switch to
X
T.
The green T indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.

Standing lamps

Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.

Exterior lighting

Z
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