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 day-
time running lamps and parking lamps switch
on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to
L
, the manual settings take prec-
edence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibil-
ity of your vehicle during the day. To do this,
the daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 200).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to
T
or
L
, 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
posi-
tion. This is a particularly useful function in the
event of rain and fog.
X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey to position
2
in the igni-
tion lock or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to
L
.
The green
L
indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!
If the battery charge is very low, the park-
ing lamps or standing lamps are automati-
cally switched off to enable the next engine
start. Always park your vehicle safely and in
a well lit area, in accordance with the rele-
vant legal stipulations. Avoid using the
T
parking lamps over a period of several
hours. If possible, switch on the right-hand
X
or left-hand
W
standing lamps.
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to
T
.
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 illumina-
ted.
X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in
position
u
in the ignition lock.
X
Turn the light switch to
W
(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or
X
(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
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 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
?
.
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to
L
or
Ã
.
X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
:
.
In the
Ã
position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
110
Exterior lighting
Lights
and
windshield
wipers
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