Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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Parking lamps
!
If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, 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 T parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the W left standing lamp.
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to T .
The green T indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in
position 0.
X
Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Combination switch
Turn signal
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
High-beam flasher
?
Turn signal, left
X
To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ? .
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X
To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ? .
High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or à .
X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow : .
In the à position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue
K indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X
To switch off the high-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The blue K indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it con-
trols activation and deactivation of the high-
beam headlamps (
Y
page 127).
High-beam flasher
X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2, or start the
engine.
X
Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow = .
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Exterior lighting
Lights
and
windshield
wipers