2020-2026 Mercedes GLE SUV Light and sight -> Exterior lighting User Manual
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Exterior lighting
Notes on adjusting the lights when driving abroad
Vehicles with static LED headlamps: it is not nec-
essary to convert the headlamps. The legal
requirements are also met in countries in which
trac drives on the other side of the road.
Vehicles with MULTIBEAM LED: the headlamps
are automatically adjusted when the vehicle
enters countries in which trac drives on the
other side of the road.
In the following cases, check the headlamp set-
ting and change it manually if necessary:
R
If the
Dipped-beam setting (left/right-side
traffic) Manual adjustment only
display mes-
sage is displayed.
R
If the
Check dipped-beam setting (left/right-
side traffic)
display message is displayed.
Once the headlamps have been converted:
R
Oncoming trac will not be dazzled.
R
The edge of the road will not be illuminated as
far or as high.
R
The "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog
light" functions will not be available.
Information about lighting systems and your
responsibility
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with
the prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal
requirements and trac situation.
Light switch
▌Operating the light switch
1
T Standing lights and licence plate light-
ing
2
à Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)
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3
L Low beam/high beam
4
R Switches the rear fog light on/o.
When low beam is activated, the T indicator
lamp for the standing lights will be deactivated
and replaced by the L low-beam indicator
lamp.
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Always park your vehicle safely using sucient
lighting, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations.
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NOTE Battery discharging by operating the
standing lights
Do not have the standing lights switched on
over a period of several hours.
If the battery is heavily discharged, the standing
lights will be switched o automatically to facili-
tate the next vehicle start.
The exterior lighting (except standing lights) will
switch o automatically when the driver's door is
opened.
R
Observe the notes on locator lighting
(/ page 242).
Switching on accident scene lighting
#
Switch o the vehicle.
#
Switch on the hazard warning lights
(/ page 55).
#
Turn the light switch from the à position to
the L position.
The low beam will be switched on despite the
vehicle being switched o.
The accident scene lighting will be switched o if:
R
you switch o the hazard warning lights.
R
you turn the light switch back to Ã.
R
the battery is insuciently charged.
▌Automatic driving lights function
When the vehicle is switched on, the standing
lights, low beam and daytime running lights will be
switched on automatically depending on the light
conditions.
&
WARNING Risk of accident when the
dipped beam is switched o in poor visi-
bility
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped beam may not be switched on auto-
matically if there is fog, snow or other causes
of poor visibility such as spray.
#
In such cases, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You
are responsible for the vehicle lighting.
▌Switching the rear fog light on/o
Requirements
R
The light switch is in the L or à posi-
tion.
#
Press button R.
Please observe the country-specic laws on the
use of rear fog lamps.
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Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE BODY
CONTROL with o-road package: when the
rear fog light is switched on, o-road level +3
will not be available. If the rear fog light is
switched on and o-road level +3 is activated,
the vehicle will be lowered to o-road level
+2.
Operating the combination switch for the lights
1
High beam
2
Turn signal light, right
3
Headlamp ashing
4
Turn signal light, le
#
Use the combination switch to select the
desired function.
Switching on high beam
#
Turn the light switch to the L or Ã
position.
#
Push the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 1.
When high beam is activated, the indicator
lamp for low beam L will be deactivated
and replaced by the indicator lamp for high
beam K.
Switching o high beam
#
Push the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 1 or pull it in the direction of arrow
3.
Headlamp ashing
#
Pull the combination switch in the direction of
arrow 3.
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Turn signal light
#
To indicate briey: push the combination
switch briey to the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow 2 or 4.
The corresponding turn signal light will ash
three times.
#
To indicate permanently: push the combina-
tion switch beyond the point of resistance in
the direction of arrow 2 or 4.
Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights
#
Press button 1.
The hazard warning lights will switch on automati-
cally if:
R
the airbag has been deployed.
R
the vehicle is braked heavily from a speed of
more than 70 km/h to a standstill.
When you pull away again, the hazard warning
light system will switch o automatically at
approximately 10 km/h. You can also switch o
the hazard warning light system using button
1.
When the turn signal indicator is activated, the
hazard warning lights will be interrupted.
Adaptive functions, MULTIBEAM LED
▌Function of dynamic low beam
You can watch an animation on this topic via the
following link:
The MULTIBEAM LED headlamps adapt to the
weather and the situation on the road and provide
advanced functions for improving the illumination
of the road.
The system comprises the following functions:
R
Active headlamps (/ page 237)
R
Cornering light (/ page 237)
R
Motorway mode (/ page 237)
R
Enhanced fog light function (/ page 238)
R
O-road light (/ page 238)
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The system will be active only when it is dark.
▌Active headlamps function
R
The headlamps follow the steering move-
ments.
R
Relevant areas are better illuminated during a
journey.
The functions are active when the low beam is
switched on.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the course
of the lane in which you are driving will also be
evaluated and the active headlamps function will
adjust the light in advance.
▌Cornering light function
The cornering light improves the illumination of
the carriageway over a wide angle in the turning
direction, enabling better visibility on tight bends,
for example. The cornering light will be activated
only when low beam is switched on.
The function will be active in the following cases:
R
At speeds below 40 km/h when the turn sig-
nal light is switched on or the steering wheel
is turned
R
At speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h
when the steering wheel is turned
Roundabout and junction function: the cornering
light will be activated on both sides based on an
evaluation of the vehicle's current navigation posi-
tion. It will remain active until aer the vehicle has
le the roundabout or junction.
▌Motorway mode function
Motorway mode increases the range and bright-
ness of the cone of light, enabling better visibility.
The function will be active if a motorway journey
is detected by means of:
R
the vehicle's speed
R
the multifunction camera
R
the GPS
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The function will not be active at speeds below
80 km/h.
▌Enhanced fog light function
The enhanced fog light function reduces self-daz-
zling and improves the illumination of the edge of
the carriageway.
The function is automatically activated under the
following conditions:
R
At speeds below 70 km/h and when the rear
fog light is switched on.
The function is automatically deactivated under
the following conditions:
R
When speeds greater than 100 km/h are
reached.
R
When the rear fog light is switched o.
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You can activate the enhanced fog light func-
tion up to a speed of 100 km/h by switching
on the rear fog light.
▌Function of the o-road light
The o-road light improves illumination during o-
road driving. The low beam is distributed symmet-
rically and across a wide angle, and brightness is
increased slightly. This makes it easier to nd your
way when driving o road and to detect obstacles
at an early stage. The active headlamps will be
deactivated during this time so that steering
movements do not change the illumination.
The function will be active when low beam is
switched on if you are not driving at a speed
greater than 50 km/h and the F (
Oroad)
drive program has been selected.
▌Activating/deactivating dynamic low beam
Requirements
R
The vehicle is switched on.
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Lights
5
MULTIBEAM LED
#
Activate or deactivate Dynamic low beam.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist function
&
WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:
R
road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
R
road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R
road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. by a barrier
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On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognise other road users
with their own lighting, or may recognise them
too late.
In these, or in similar situations, the automatic
high beam will not be deactivated or will be
activated despite the presence of other road
users.
#
Always observe the road and trac con-
ditions carefully and switch o the high
beam in good time.
System limits
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or trac conditions.
Detection may be restricted in the following
cases:
R
In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow
R
If there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors
are obscured
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are
responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to
the prevailing light, visibility and trac conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches
between the following types of light:
R
Low beam
R
High beam
At speeds greater than 30 km/h:
R
If no other road users are detected, high beam
will switch on automatically.
The high beam will switch o automatically in the
following cases:
R
At speeds below 25 km/h
R
If other road users are detected
R
If street lighting is sucient
At speeds greater than approximately 50 km/h:
R
The headlamp range of the low beam will be
regulated automatically based on the distance
to other road users.
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The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
▌Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/o
&
WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:
R
road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
R
road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
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R
road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognise other road users
with their own lighting, or may recognise them
too late.
In these, or in similar situations, the automatic
high beam will not be deactivated or will be
activated despite the presence of other road
users.
#
Always observe the road and trac con-
ditions carefully and switch o the high
beam in good time.
Switching on
#
Turn the light switch to the à position.
#
Switch on high beam using the combination
switch.
If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated,
the _ indicator lamp will light up on the
driver's display.
Switching o
#
Switch o high beam using the combination
switch.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus function
&
WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive Highbeam Assist Plus
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not react
to:
R
road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
R
road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R
road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus may fail to recognise other road
users with their own lighting, or may recognise
them too late.
In these, or in similar situations, the automatic
high beam will not be deactivated or will be
activated despite the presence of other road
users.
#
Always observe the road and trac con-
ditions carefully and switch o the high
beam in good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into
account road, weather or trac conditions.
Detection may be restricted in the following
cases:
R
In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow
R
if there is soiling on the sensors or the sen-
sors are obscured
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting
to the prevailing light, visibility and trac condi-
tions.
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Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus automatically
switches between the following types of light:
R
Low beam
R
Partial high beam
R
High beam
R
ULTRA RANGE Highbeam
ULTRA RANGE Highbeam increases the bright-
ness of the cone of light close to the legally per-
mitted maximum.
Partial high beam uses the high beam to shine
past other road users rather than dazzling them.
The vehicle in front will be illuminated by the low
beam.
At speeds below 25 km/h or when there is su-
cient street lighting:
R
Partial high beam and high beam will be
switched o automatically.
At speeds above 30 km/h:
R
If no other road users are detected, the high
beam will be switched on automatically.
R
If other road users are detected, partial high
beam will be switched on automatically.
At speeds above 40 km/h:
R
If no other road users are detected on a
straight road, ULTRA RANGE Highbeam will be
switched on automatically.
R
If other road users are detected, partial high
beam will be switched on automatically.
R
If highly reective signs are detected, ULTRA
RANGE Highbeam will be switched o auto-
matically.
At speeds above approximately 50 km/h:
R
The headlamp range of the low beam is regu-
lated automatically based on the distance to
other road users.
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The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
▌Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
on/o
&
WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive Highbeam Assist Plus
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not react
to:
R
road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
R
road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R
road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. by a barrier
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On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus may fail to recognise other road
users with their own lighting, or may recognise
them too late.
In these, or in similar situations, the automatic
high beam will not be deactivated or will be
activated despite the presence of other road
users.
#
Always observe the road and trac con-
ditions carefully and switch o the high
beam in good time.
Switching on
#
Turn the light switch to the à position.
#
Switch on high beam using the combination
switch.
When the high beam is switched on automati-
cally in the dark, the _ indicator lamp will
light up on the driver's display.
Switching o
#
Switch o high beam using the combination
switch.
Setting low beam
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Lights
5
MULTIBEAM LED
5
Low beam
#
Select Right-side traffic, Left-side traffic or
Automatic.
Setting the exterior lighting switch-o delay time
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Lights
5
Interior/exterior lighting
5
Exterior lighting display
#
Set a switch-o delay time.
Aer parking and locking the vehicle, the exte-
rior lighting will be activated for the set time.
Activating/deactivating locator lighting
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Lights
5
Interior/exterior lighting
#
Activate or deactivate Locator lighting.
When the function is activated, the exterior light-
ing will light up for 40 seconds aer the vehicle is
unlocked or the driver's door is opened when the
vehicle is parked and not locked. When you start
the vehicle, the locator lighting is switched o and
automatic driving lights are activated.
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