Mercedes-Benz 2011 CL-Class, Operator'S Manual

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the headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users are detected:
the high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The
K
indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other
road users are detected or the roads are
illuminated sufficiently:
the high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The
K
indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The
_
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
stays on.
X
To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The
_
indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher
X
To switch on: turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.
X
Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow
=
.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R
the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill.
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button
:
.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X
To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button
:
.
The hazard warning lamp switches off
automatically after full brake application if the
vehicle then reaches a speed of above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated ten times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (
Y
page 251). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0.
Cornering light function
248
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers