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

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Active headlamps function
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The headlamps follow the steering move‐
ments.
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Relevant areas are better illuminated while
driving.
The functions are active when the dipped beam
is switched on.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
course of the lane you are driving in is also eval‐
uated and the active headlamps function adjusts
the light in advance.
Cornering light function
The cornering light improves the illumination of
the carriageway over a wide angle in the turning
direction, enabling better visibility on tight
bends, for example. It can be activated only
when the dipped beam is switched on.
The function is active:
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At speeds below 40 km/h when the turn sig‐
nal light is switched on or the steering wheel
is turned.
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At speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h
when the steering wheel is turned.
Roundabout and intersection function: the
cornering light is activated on both sides through
an evaluation of the current GPS position of the
vehicle. It remains active until after the vehicle
has left the roundabout or the intersection.
Motorway mode function
Motorway mode increases the range and bright‐
ness of the cone of light, enabling better visibil‐
ity.
The function is active if a motorway journey is
detected by:
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The vehicle's speed.
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The multifunction camera.
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