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Controls in detail
Lighting
Automatic headlamp mode
The parking lamps, low beam headlamps
and license plate lamps switch on and off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
̈ Turn the combination switch to U.
Daytime running lamp mode
Canada only:
̈ Turn combination switch to
position
M or U.
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps are automatically
switched on. In low ambient light con-
ditions the parking lamps will also
switch on.
When you shift from a driving position to
position N or P, the low beam switches off
(3 minutes delay).
For nighttime driving you should turn the
combination switch to position
õ to
permit activation of the high beam head-
lamps.
Warning! G
In automatic headlamp mode, the head-
lamps will not be automatically switched on
under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to
you and to others, activate headlamps by
turning combination switch to
õ.
The driver is responsible for the operation of
the vehicle’s lights at all times. The automat-
ic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driv-
er. Switch on the vehicle lights manually
when driving or when traffic conditions re-
quire you to do so.
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If the automatic headlamp mode is ac-
tivated, the fog lamps can also be
switched on (
୴ page 105). The low
beam headlamp and parking lamps are
activated simultaneously.
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If you drive in countries where vehicles
drive on the other side of the road than
the country where the vehicle is regis-
tered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
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The high beam flasher is always avail-
able.