Mercedes-Benz V 200 d, Operating Instructions Manual

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is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected according
to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-
tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions,
such as fog, snow or spray):
R
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the side
lamps are switched on or off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient
light.
R
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driving
lights or the side lamps and dipped-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automati-
cally.
X
To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to
Ã
.
Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp improves visibility of your vehi-
cle for the traffic behind in the event of heavy
fog. Observe the legal requirements of the coun-
try you are currently in when using the rear fog-
lamps.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to
L
or
Ã
.
X To switch the rear foglamp on/off: press
the
R
button.
When the green
R
indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes on, the rear foglamp
is switched on.
Parking lamps
! If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps will switch off automatically to enable
the next engine start. Always park your vehi-
cle in accordance with legal regulations, in a
secure and adequately lit location. Avoid leav-
ing the side lamps
T
on for several hours.
If possible, switch on the right
X
or left
W
parking lamp.
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
Switching on parking lamps
X
Turn the key to position 0 (
Y
page 172) in the
ignition lock or remove the key.
X
Right-hand parking lamp: turn the light
switch to position
X
.
X
Left-hand parking lamp: turn the light
switch to position
W
.
Combination switch
Turn signal
:
Right turn signal
;
Left turn signal
X
To indicate: press the combination switch in
desired direction
:
or
;
until it engages.
The combination switch automatically returns
to its original position after large steering
movements.
X
To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly in desired direction
:
or
;
.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
Exterior lighting
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Lights and windscreen wipers
Z