Operation
Switch off the parking lamps and lowbeam 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 parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
right or the
left standing lamp.
1Left-hand standing lamps
2Right-hand standing lamps
3Parking lamps, side marker
lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighti
4Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
► Turn the light switch to .
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch .
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
• remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
• open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
Low-beam headlamps
1Left-hand standing lamps
2Right-hand standing lamps
3Parking lamps, side marker
lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
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4Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
► To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
► Turn the light switch to .
The indicator lamp in the
instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
1Left-hand standing lamps
2Right-hand standing lamps
3Parking lamps, side marker
lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighti
4Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
► Turn the light switch to .
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 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 , you turn on the daytime running
lamps and parking lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to , the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
1Left-hand standing lamps
2Right-hand standing lamps
3Parking lamps, side marker
lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighti
4Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
► To activate the daytime running lamps
: activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer .
► Turn the light switch to .
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 indicator lamp in
the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to or
, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode
ARNING If the light switch is set to
and it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the lowbeam
headlamps will not come on
automatically. This could endanger you and
others. In such situations turn the light switch
to
.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times.
1Left-hand standing lamps
2Right-hand standing lamps
3Parking lamps, side marker
lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighti
4Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
► To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to .
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 indicator lamp in
the
instrument cluster lights up.
Front fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to
before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others.
1Left-hand standing lamps
2Right-hand standing lamps
3Parking lamps, side marker
lamps,
license plate and instrument cluster
lighti
4Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
6Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles)
7Rear fog lamp
► To switch on the fog lamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
► Turn the light switch to ,
or
.
► Press the button.
The green indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
► To switch off the front fog lamps: press the button.
The green indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
■ Switch on the lights and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey ...
Tires
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First-aid kit
■ Open the tailgate.
■ Remove first-aid kit 1 from the parcel net.
Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace ...