Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior lighting
Notes on changing the lights when driving
abroad
Vehicles with halogen or static LED head‐
lamps: It is not necessary to change the head‐
lamps. The legal requirements are also met in
countries where people drive on the other side
of the road.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System: Before
crossing the border into countries where they
drive on the other side, it is necessary to set the
headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam
(
→
page 142).
After changing the headlamps:
R
Oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
R
The edge of the road is not illuminated as far
or as high.
R
The "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog
light" functions are not available.
The headlamps must be reset to asymmetrical
dipped beam after returning from abroad.
Lighting systems and your responsibility
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance
with the prevailing light and visibility conditions,
legal requirements and traffic situation.
Light switch
Operating the light switch
1 W Left-hand parking lights
2 X Right-hand parking lights
3 T Standing lights and licence plate light‐
ing
4 Ã Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)
134 Light and sight