Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
i
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
Low-beam headlamps
G
WARNING
If the light switch is set to
Ã
and it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the low-
beam headlamps will not come on
automatically. This could endanger you and
others. In such situations turn the light switch
to
L
.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2 X
Right-hand standing lamps
3
T
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4
Ã
Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5
L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
B
R
Rear fog lamp
C
N
Fog lamps (only vehicles with front
fog lamps)
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock and the light
switch is set to the
L
position. This is a
particularly useful function in the event of rain
and fog.
X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position
2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to
L
.
The green
L
indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Front fog lamps
1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2
X
Right-hand standing lamps
3
T
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4
Ã
Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5
L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
B R
Rear fog lamp
C
N
Fog lamps (only vehicles with front
fog lamps)
In conditions where visibility is poor due to
fog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve
visibility as well as making it easier for other
road users to see you. They can be operated
together with the parking lamps or together
with the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps.
X
To switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to
L
or
Ã
.
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Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers