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Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 24).
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
Driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam
Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning
Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again.
Light switch
Operation
!
Switch off the parking lamps and low-
beam headlamps when you leave the
vehicle. This prevents the battery from
discharging.
!
If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the T parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the W left standing lamp.
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X
Turn the light switch to Ã.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 103).
98
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R
open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
Low-beam headlamps
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
The daytime running lamps function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
X
Turn the light switch to Ã.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T, you turn on the daytime running
lamps and parking lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Exterior lighting
99
Lights and windshield wipers
Daytime running lamps in the USA
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
X
To activate the daytime running
lamps: activate the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer
(Y page 215).
X
Turn the light switch to Ã.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode
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WARNING
If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the low-
beam headlamps will not come on
automatically. This could endanger you and
others. In such situations turn the light switch
to L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X
To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
100
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others.
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BN
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
CR
Rear fog lamp
X
To switch on the fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to T, L or
Ã.
X
Press the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function.
Rear fog lamp
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BN
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
CR
Rear fog lamp
Exterior lighting
101
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
X
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BN
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
CR
Rear fog lamp
X
To switch on: turn light switch to T.
Standing lamps
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, side marker lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BN
Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
CR
Rear fog lamp
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.
102
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers
X
To switch on the parking lamps: the
SmartKey is not inserted in the ignition lock
or it is in position 0(Y page 139).
X
Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated ten times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (Y page 114). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0.
Combination switch
Turn signal
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
High-beam flasher
?
Turn signal, left
X
To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X
To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
High-beam flasher
?
Turn signal, left
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
In the à position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The blue K indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the high-
beam headlamps are switched on.
X
To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The blue K indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Exterior lighting
103
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
High-beam flasher
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
High-beam flasher
?
Turn signal, left
X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the
engine.
X
Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X
To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed
R
the Emergency Tensioning Devices are
triggered, or
R
the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt
The hazard warning lamps switch on
automatically if an air bag or the Emergency
Tensioning Devices are triggered and the
SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition lock.
The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if the vehicle reaches a speed
of over 6mph (10km/h) again after a full
brake application.
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The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. The
cornering light function can only be activated
if the low-beam headlamps are switched on
and the fog lamps are switched off.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
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signal or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes.
Headlamps and indicator lamps
fogged up on the inside
The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the
exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X
Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;
c Switches the front interior lighting
on
=
t Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
?
| Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A
p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
B
Switches the automatic interior lighting
control on
Rear-compartment overhead control panel
:
p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
;
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
Interior lighting control
General notes
The interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock. This prevents your
vehicle's battery from discharging.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may be
set using the control on the instrument
cluster (Y page 205).
Interior lighting
105
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

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