When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a
driving position to P, the daytime running lamps
and low-beam headlamps go out after three
minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-
tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the
light switch to the
T
position, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the
L
position, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to
Ã
, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L
.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on
and the light switch is set to the
L
position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to the
L
position.
The green
L
indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!
If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the
T
parking
lamps over a period of several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the right-hand
X
or left-
hand
W
standing lamps.
X
To switch on the parking lamps: turn the
light switch to the
T
position.
The green
T
indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
X
To switch on the standing lamps: turn the
SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock or
remove the SmartKey.
X
Turn the light switch to the
W
(left-hand
side of the vehicle) or
X
(right-hand side of
the vehicle) position.
Combination switch
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
High-beam flasher
?
Turn signal, left
X
To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in direc-
tion of arrow
;
or
?
.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X
To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in direction of
arrow
;
or
?
.
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to the
L
or
Ã
position.
X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
:
.
In the
Ã
position, the high-beam head-
lamps are switched on only when it is dark and
the engine is running.
Exterior lighting
125
Lights
and
windshield
wipers
Z
