Mercedes-Benz 176.012, Руководство пользователя

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tion in the on-board computer, the daytime
driving lights or the side lamps and dipped-
beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light
X
To switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the à position.
G WARNING
When the light switch is set to à , the
dipped-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 .
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
The daytime driving lights improve the detect-
ability of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime driving lights function must
be switched on via the on-board computer
(
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page 251).
When the side lamps and dipped-beam head-
lamps are switched on, the green T (side
lamps) and L (dipped-beam headlamps)
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
Dipped-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the L position, the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
X
To switch on the dipped beam head-
lamps: turn the key to position 2 in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L .
The green L indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp improves the visibility of
your vehicle in heavy fog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear foglamps.
X
To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
key to position 2 in the ignition lock or start
the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or à .
X
Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Side lamps
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the side lamps or parking lamps
are automatically switched off to enable
the next engine start. Always park your
vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according
to legal standards. Avoid the continuous
use of the T side lamps for several
hours. If possible, switch on the X right
or the W left parking lamp.
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to T .
The green T indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that
the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu-
minated.
X
To switch on the parking lamps: the key
should not be in the ignition lock or it
should be in position 0.
X
Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of
the vehicle).
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