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Controls in detail
Lighting
̄ Lighting
For information on how to switch on the
headlamps and use the turn signals, see
“Switching on headlamps” (
୴ page 62)
and “Turn signals” (
୴ page 63).
Exterior lamp switch
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If you drive in countries where vehicles drive
on the other side of the road than the country in
which the vehicle is registered, you must have
the headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
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Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon*
headlamps:
The active Bi-Xenon* headlamps monitor the
vehicles steering angle and vehicle speed, then
automatically shift their beams to either side to
better follow the curvature of the road ahead,
increasing usable illumination over conventional
headlamps.
1 ‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two
stops)
2 ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left
one stop)
3 M Off
Daytime running lamp mode
(
୴ page 147)
4 U Automatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
(
୴ page 147)
5 C Parking lamps (also side marker
lamps, tail lamps, license plate
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
6 B Low beam headlamps or high
beam headlamps when the com-
bination switch is pushed for-
ward. The tail lamps, license
plate lamps, side marker lamps,
parking lamps and instrument
panel lamps also come on.
7 ‡ Front fog lamps
8 † Rear fog lamp
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If you hear a warning signal you have
forgotten to switch off the headlamps before
opening the driver’s door.
In addition the message
Switch off lights
appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the headlamps.
!
Failure to switch off the headlamps when
leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged
battery.