Fig. 71 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel (with fog lights).
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Adjust the light switch to the desired position ⇒ꢀfig. 70 or ⇒ꢀfig. 71:
Symbol When the ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched on
Fog lights and low beams switched off.
Headlights off, daytime running lights (DRL)
on.
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Low beams switched off. The DRL may
stay on. The length of time they stay on
depends on the vehicle battery charge.
Low beams switched on.
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Fog lights switched off. The DRL may
stay on for some time.
Headlights and fog lights switched on.
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Fog lights
The indicator light ) in the headlight switch or the instrument cluster shows that the fog lights are
switched on.
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To switch on the fog lights ꢂ:first turn the light switch to position ꢀ then pull the light switch out
to the first detent.
To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the
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headlights, turn the switch to position ꢁ.
Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off
In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open
the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.
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Light switch in position ꢀ
WARNING
Daytime running lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be seen by others when
it is dark.
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Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the
weather is bad or visibility is poor.
Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright
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enough and will not let you see far enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is
dark. Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
ꢀ The taillights do not come on with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on,
a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.