Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (
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page 27).
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
Driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam
Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning
Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
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Hazard warning lamps
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Headlamp cleaning system
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Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Light switch
Operation
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Switch off the parking lamps and low-
beam headlamps when you leave the
vehicle. This prevents the battery from
discharging.
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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
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parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
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right or the
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left standing lamp.
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
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Turn the light switch to
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The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch (
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page 83).
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
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remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
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open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
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Exterior lighting
Lights
and
windshield
wipers
