Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon, 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 in which traffic drives on the other
side of the road.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System: before
crossing the border into countries in which traf‐
fic drives on the other side of the road, it is nec‐
essary to set the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam (
/
page 143).
Once the headlamps have been changed:
R
oncoming traffic will not be dazzled
R
the edge of the road will not be illuminated
as far or as high
R
the "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog
light" functions will not be available
The headlamps must be reset to asymmetrical
low beam when you return from abroad.
Information about 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 parking light
2 X Right parking light
3 T Standing lights and licence plate light‐
ing
4 Ã Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)
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