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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 55)
and “Turn signals” (
୴ page 56).
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
where the vehicle is registered, you must have
the headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon*
headlamps:
The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor your
steering angle and driving 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 131)
4 U Automatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
(
୴ page 131)
5 C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
6 B Low beam headlamps or high
beam headlamps.
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 low beam headlamps
or the parking lamps before opening the driver’s
door.
In addition the message
Switch Off Lights
appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the low beam headlamps or the park-
ing lamps.
If the message
Switch Off Lights or Re-
move Key
appears in the multifunction display
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or
switch off the automatic headlamp mode.
!
Failure to switch off the exterior lamps when
leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged
battery.