If the
side lights are switched on, both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of the tail light clusters, the number
plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel. The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is
switched on.
If the vehicle is not locked from outside when the ignition is switched off and the side lights are switched on, the continuous parking
light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after around 10 minutes to reduce the load on the 12-volt vehicle battery
(→ Parking light).
Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights
The vehicle will detect a weak 12-volt vehicle battery and switch off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the engine
can still be started – however, this will occur after 2 hours at the earliest.
If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for 2 hours, the 12-volt vehicle battery
can be discharged to such an extent that it is no longer possible to start the engine →
.
WARNING
Accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination, as other road users might have
difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.
● Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting.
● Observe any applicable country-specific legal requirements.
● Switch on the parking light on the right or left side if possible if illumination of the vehicle for several hours is necessary.
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