Exterior Lighting; Automatic Headlamp Mode - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Daytime running lamp mode
You can activate/deactivate daytime running
lamp mode using the on-board computer.
This is not possible in countries where
daytime running lamp mode is a legal
requirement.
Daytime running lamp mode must be
activated using the on-board computer:
Vehicles with steering wheel
R
buttons( page 187)
Y
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
R
( page 179)
Y
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
X
$ position.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps
and license plate lamp are switched on
when the engine is running. The L
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
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USA only:
If you turn the light switch to the T or
L position, the parking lamps or low-
beam headlamps are switched on. If you
turn the light switch to the à position,
daytime running lamp mode stays switched
on.
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Canada only:
If you turn the light switch to the L
position, the low-beam headlamps are
switched on. If you turn the light switch to
the T or à position, daytime running
lamp mode stays switched on.

Automatic headlamp mode

G WARNING
If the light switch is set to c and it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the low-
beam headlamps will not come on
automatically. There is a risk of an accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving
aid. You are responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
If it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
quickly from à to L. You could
otherwise briefly interrupt operation of the
headlamps.
Depending on ambient light, the rain and light
sensor automatically switches on the parking
lamps, low-beam headlamps and the license
plate lamp. This excludes weather-related
impairments to visibility, such as snow, fog or
spray.
To switch on automatic headlamp
X
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the ambient
light.
When the engine is running: depending on
the ambient light, the parking lamps and
the low-beam headlamps are switched on
or off automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Fog lamp/rear fog lamp
G WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others.
G
WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position à to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.

Exterior lighting

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