2000-2006 Mercedes C Class 4 Door Controls in detail -> Lighting User Manual
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Controls in detail
Lighting
왔 Lighting
For information on how to switch on the
headlamps and use the turn signals, see
“Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 49)
and “Turn signals” (컄 page 50).
Exterior lamp switch
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior lamp switch
M Off
Daytime running lamp mode
(컄 page 111)
U Automatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
(
컄 page 111)
C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
B Low beam headlamps (or high
beam headlamps when the
combination switch is pushed
forward) and parking lamps
ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one
stop)
‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two
stops)
‡ 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 regis-
tered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Manual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and the parking
lamps can be switched on and off with the
exterior lamp switch.
Automatic headlamp mode
The following lamps switch on and off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:
앫 Low beam headlamps
앫 Tail and parking lamps
앫 License plate lamps
앫 Side marker lamps
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position U.
With the SmartKey in starter switch
position 1, only the parking lamps will
switch on and off automatically.
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps, the tail and parking
lamps, the license plate lamps, and the
side marker lamps will switch on and
off automatically.
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With the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds if the parking
lamps or low beam headlamps are
switched on.
The message
Switch off lights.
appears in the multifunction display
Warning! G
If the exterior lamp switch is set to U,
앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect-
edly when the system senses bright
ambient light, for example light from
oncoming traffic.
앫 the headlamps will not be automatically
switched on under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp
switch to B when driving or when traffic
and/or ambient lighting conditions require
you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position U to B with the
vehicle at a standstill. 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.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for
the operation of the vehicle's lights at all
times.
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Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position M or U.
When the engine is running, the low beam
headlamps are switched on.
In low ambient light conditions, the
following lamps will switch on additionally:
앫 Tail and parking lamps
앫 License plate lamps
앫 Side marker lamps
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to position B to
permit activation of the high beam head-
lamps.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamp mode is manda-
tory and therefore in a constant mode.
Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
When the engine is running, and you shift
from a driving position to position N or P,
the low beam headlamps will switch off
with a three-minute delay.
When the engine is running, and you
앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to
position C, the parking lamps
switch on additionally.
앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B, the manual headlamp
mode has priority over the daytime
running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps
switch on (
컄 page 109).
USA only:
By default, the daytime running lamp mode
is deactivated. Activate the daytime
running lamp mode using the control
system, see “Setting daytime running lamp
mode (USA only)” (
컄 page 142).
When the engine is running, and you turn
the exterior lamp switch to position C
or B, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps switch
on (
컄 page 109).
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With the daytime running lamp mode
activated and the exterior lamp switch
in position M, the high beam head-
lamps cannot be switched on.
The high beam flasher is available at all
times.
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Locator lighting and night security
illumination
The locator lighting and the night security
illumination are described in the “Control
system” section, see “Setting locator light-
ing” (
컄 page 143) and “Setting night secu-
rity illumination” (컄 page 143).
Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps
(컄 page 109).
왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The front fog lamps switch on.
The green indicator lamp ‡ in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
컄 page 109).
왘 Push down the exterior lamp switch.
The front fog lamps switch off.
The green indicator lamp ‡ in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
Warning! G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position U to B with
the vehicle at a standstill. 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.
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Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low beam headlamps
on. Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding permis-
sible lamp operation.
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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 first.
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Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only)
왘 Switch on the front fog lamps
(컄 page 112).
왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to
second stop.
The rear fog lamp switches on.
The yellow indicator lamp † in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
컄 page 109).
왘 Push down the exterior lamp switch to
first stop.
The rear fog lamp switches off.
The yellow indicator lamp † in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
The front fog lamps remain lit.
Combination switch
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1 High beam
2 High beam flasher
High beam
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B or U (컄 page 109).
왘 Push the combination switch in
direction of arrow 1 to switch on the
high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lamp A in the instrument cluster
comes on (
컄 page 24).
왘 Pull the combination switch in direction
of arrow 2 to its original position to
switch off the high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lamp A in the instrument cluster
goes out.
High beam flasher
왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow 2.
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Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be
switched on at all times, even with the
SmartKey removed from the starter
switch.
The hazard warning flasher switches on
automatically when an air bag deploys.
The hazard warning flasher switch is
located on the upper part of the center
console.
1 Hazard warning flasher switch
Switching on hazard warning flasher
왘 Press hazard warning flasher
switch 1.
All turn signals are flashing.
Switching off hazard warning flasher
왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1
again.
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With the hazard warning flasher
activated and the combination switch
set for either left or right turn, only the
respective turn signals will operate
when the ignition is switched on.
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If the hazard warning flasher has been
activated automatically, press hazard
warning flasher switch 1 once to
switch it off.
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Interior lighting
The controls are located in the overhead
control panel.
1 Rear interior lights
2 Right front reading lamp
3 Rocker switch for automatic control
system
4 Left front reading lamp
Activating automatic control
왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center
position.
Interior lamps are switched on in
darkness, even when you:
앫 unlock the vehicle
앫 open a door
앫 remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
The interior lamps are switched off after a
preset time, see “Setting interior lighting
delayed shut-off” (
컄 page 145).
Deactivating automatic control
왘 Press the = symbol on rocker
switch 3.
The interior lighting remains switched
off, even when you:
앫 unlock the vehicle
앫 open a door
앫 remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
Manual control
Switching all front interior lights on and
off
왘 Press the W symbol on rocker
switch 3.
The front interior lights come on.
왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center
position to activate the automatic
control.
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If the door remains open, the interior
lamps switch off automatically after
approximately five minutes, when the
SmartKey is removed or in starter
switch position 0.
An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically.
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Switching rear interior lights on and off
왘 Press button V.
The lights in the rear passenger
compartment come on.
왘 Press button V again.
The lights in the rear passenger
compartment go out.
Switching right front reading lamp on
and off
왘 Press right button X.
The right reading lamp comes on.
왘 Press right button X again.
The right reading lamp goes out.
Switching left front reading lamp on and
off
왘 Press left button X.
The left reading lamp comes on.
왘 Press left button X again.
The left reading lamp goes out.
Door entry lamps
The appropriate door entry lamp switches
on if a door is opened in darkness and if
the interior lighting is switched to auto-
matic function.
The entry lamp switches off automatically
when the door is closed.
Trunk lamp
The trunk lamp switches on if the trunk lid
is opened.
If you leave the trunk open for an extended
period of time, the trunk lamp will switch
off automatically after approximately ten
minutes.
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If you turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 0 and switch off the
exterior headlamps, the door entry
lamps will remain lit for approximately
five minutes.

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