Mercedes-Benz 2006 E -Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Lighting
Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
̈ Switch on the low beam headlamps
(
page 143).
̈ Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The front fog lamps are switched on.
The green indicator lamp in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
page 24).
̈ Push in the exterior lamp switch.
The front fog lamps are switched off.
The green indicator lamp in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only)
̈ Switch on the front fog lamps.
̈ Pull out the exterior lamp switch to sec-
ond stop.
The rear fog lamp is switched on.
The yellow indicator lamp in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
page 24).
̈ Push in the exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The rear fog lamp is switched off.
The yellow indicator lamp in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
The front fog lamps remain lit.
Warning! G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position U to B with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from U to B will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
i
Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low beam head-
lamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam
headlamps. Consult your State or Prov-
ince Motor Vehicle Regulations regard-
ing permissible lamp operation.
i
Fog lamps cannot be switched on with
the exterior lamp switch in
position U. For switching on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B.