time Running Lights
function must be
switched on via the on-board computer
(
Y
page 221).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the
T
or
L
position, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.
Ã
is the favored light switch setting. The light
setting is automatically selected according to
the brightness of the ambient light (exception:
poor visibility due to weather conditions such as
fog, snow or spray):
R
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
R
With the engine running: if you have switched
on the
Daytime Running Lights
function in
the on-board computer, the daytime running
lamps or the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automati-
cally depending on the brightness of the ambi-
ent light.
X
To switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the
Ã
position.
Low-beam headlamps
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 suffi-
ciently lit according to legal standards. Avoid
using the parking lamps
T
over a period of
several hours. If possible, switch on the right-
hand
X
or left-hand
W
standing lamp.
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
T
position.
The green
T
indicator lamp in 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: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or
it should be in position 0.
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
Turn signals
:
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 the
direction of arrow
;
or
?
.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X
To indicate:press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow
;
or
?
.
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Exterior lighting
Lights
and
w
indshield
w
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