Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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The exterior lighting (except parking and stand‐
ing lights) switches off automatically when the
driver's door is opened.
R
Observe the notes on surround lighting
(
→
page 128).
Automatic driving lights function
The parking lights, low beam and daytime run‐
ning lights are switched on automatically
depending on the ignition status, whether the
engine is running and the light conditions.
& WARNING Risk of accident when the low
beam is switched off in poor visibility
When the light switch is set to à , the low
beam may not be switched on automatically
if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor
visibility such as spray.
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In such cases, turn the light switch to
L .
The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You
are responsible for vehicle lighting.
Activating/deactivating the rear fog light
Requirements
R
The light switch is in the L or à posi‐
tion.
#
Press the R button.
Please observe the country-specific laws on the
use of rear fog lights.
Operating the light combination switch
1 High beam
2 Turn signal light, right
3 High-beam flasher
4 Turn signal light, left
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Pull or push the combination switch in the
relevant direction following the arrow.
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