Mercedes-Benz 2007 E -Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Lighting
USA only
By default, the daytime running lamp mode
is deactivated. Activate the daytime run-
ning lamp mode using the control system,
see “Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)” (
컄
page 176).
When the engine is running, and you turn
the exterior lamp switch to
position
C
or
B
, the manual head-
lamp mode has priority over the daytime
running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps switch
on (
컄
page 141).
Locator lighting and night security illu-
mination
Locator lighting and night security illumi-
nation are described in the “Control sys-
tem” section, see (
컄
page 177) and
(
컄
page 178).
Fog lamps
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With the daytime running lamp mode activat-
ed and the exterior lamp switch in position
M
,
you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps.
The high beam flasher is available at all times.
For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp
switch in position
B
or
U
to permit activa-
tion of the high beam headlamps.
Warning!
G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position
U
to
B
with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from
U
to
B
will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
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Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog
lamps should only be used in conjunction with
low beam headlamps. Consult your State or
Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.
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Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the
exterior lamp switch in position
U
. To switch
on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position
B
first.