Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Exterior lighting
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-hand parking lights
2 X
Right-hand parking lights
3 T
Parking lamp and license plate lamp
4 Ã
Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)
5 L
Low beam / high beam
6
R
Switches the rear fog light on/off
When low beam is activated, the
T
indicator
lamp for the parking lamp will be deactivated and
replaced by the
L
low-beam indicator lamp.
#
Always park your vehicle safely using sufficient
lighting, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations.
* NOTE Battery discharging by operating the
standing lights
Operating the standing lights over a period of
hours puts a strain on the battery.
#
Where possible, switch on the right
X
or left
W
parking light.
If the battery is insufficiently charged, the parking
lamp or parking lights will be switched off auto-
matically to facilitate the next engine start.
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