Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLR McLaren Roadster Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Lighting
For information on how to switch on the
headlamps and use the turn signals, see
“Switching on headlamps” (
page 51)
and “Turn signals” (
page 51).
Exterior lamp switch
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
M Off
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 108)
U Automatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 108)
C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
B Low-beam headlamps or high-beam
headlamps
ˆ Standing lamps, right
(turn left one stop)
Standing lamps, left
(turn left two stops)
C Indicator lamp for parking lamps
Indicator lamp for front fog lamps
Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp
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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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If you hear a warning signal you have forgot-
ten to switch off the low-beam headlamps or the
parking lamps before opening the driver’s door.
In addition the message $
Lights Are
Still On
appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the headlamps or the parking 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 headlamps when
leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged
battery.