Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG Automobile User Manual


 
Once the low-beam headlamps are on, the
high-beam headlamps are also available.
Daytime running lamp mode
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is
mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.
In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode
is activated by default.
X
Make sure the daytime running lamp mode
is activated in the control system, see
“Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only)” (Y page 284).
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
c.
When the engine is running and the
ambient light is bright, the daytime running
lamps come on.
In low ambient lighting conditions, the
following lamps will come on additionally:
R
Low-beam headlamps
R
Parking lamps
5
R
green indicator lamp L in the
instrument cluster
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps when the low-beam headlamps
are on.
The high-beam flasher is available at all times.
Canada only
When the engine is running, and you
R
shift from a driving position to park
position P with the vehicle at a standstill,
the daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps will go out with a delay of
3 minutes
R
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T, the daytime running lamps and the
parking lamps
5
come on in bright ambient
lighting conditions.
R
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
(Y page 250).
USA only
When the engine is running, and you turn the
exterior lamp switch to position T or
L, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
(Y page 250).
Locator lighting
The locator lighting is described in the
“Control system” section, see “Switching
locator lighting on or off” (Y page 285).
Combination switch
Turn signals
X
Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp # or ! in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automatically
after major steering wheel movements.
5
When the parking lamps are on, the tail lamps, the license plate lamps, the side marker lamps, and the
instrument cluster illumination are also on.
Lighting
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Controls in detail
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