Lights
Light switch
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, daytime use of headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations. In these countries, dipped-beam headlamps are switched on when the ignition is switched on. In countries in which constant headlamp mode is not a legal requirement, you can perform this setting using the on-board computer.
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If you drive in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to the country where the vehicle is registered, oncoming traffic may be dazzled by the asymmetrical dipped-beam headlamps. Have the headlamps changed to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in these countries. You can obtain information about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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A warning tone sounds when you remove the key from the ignition lock and open the driver's door while the side lamps or dipped-beam headlamps are switched on.
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Dipped-beam headlamps
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Make sure that the key is in position 2 of the ignition lock or that the engine is running.
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To switch on: turn the light switch to  .
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The dipped-beam headlamps, parking lamps and licence plate lamps are switched on.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on, the green dipped-beam indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
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Constant headlamp mode
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Make sure that constant headlamp mode has been set with the on-board computer more.
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To switch on: turn the light switch to  or  .
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The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps and licence plate lighting are switched on when the engine is running.
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Automatic headlamp mode
The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and licence plate lighting are switched on or off automatically, depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
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If the light switch is set to
the headlamps
may temporarily switch off due to exposure to light, or the lights may not come
on automatically if it is foggy. This can endanger yourself and others.
Therefore, turn the light switch to
in the dark or
in fog.
The automatic
headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
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To switch on: turn the light switch to .
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The side lamps are switched on and off automatically when the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock.
The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps and licence plate lighting are switched on automatically when the engine is running.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on, the green dipped-beam indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
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Front foglamps/rear foglamp
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If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to before you start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle may
not be visible and you could therefore
endanger yourself and others.
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When the light switch is set to you cannot switch on the front foglamps or rear foglamp.
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Turn the light switch to or  .
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To switch on the front foglamps: pull the light switch out to the first locking point.
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The green indicator lamp  next to the light switch lights up.
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To switch on the rear foglamp: pull the light switch out to the second locking point.
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The yellow indicator lamp  next to the light switch lights up.
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To switch off the front foglamps/rear foglamp: push in the light switch to the stop.
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The corresponding indicator lamp goes out.
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Combination switch (turn signals, main-beam headlamps and headlamp flasher)
Main-beam headlamps and headlamp flasher
Main-beam headlamps
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To switch off: move the combination switch back to its normal position.
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The main-beam indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
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Headlamp flasher
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To switch on: briefly pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow  .
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Turn signal
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To switch on: press the combination switch in the direction of arrow  or .
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The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp flashes in the instrument cluster. The combination switch returns to its original position automatically after large steering movements.
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If you only wish to indicate a minor change of direction, press the combination switch briefly in the appropriate direction. The corresponding turn signal will flash three times.
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Hazard warning lamps
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| Hazard warning lamp button |
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The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off.
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To activate: press hazard warning lamp button .
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All turn signals flash. When you indicate a turn, only the turn signal lamps on that side of the vehicle flash when the hazard warning lamps are switched on.
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To deactivate: press hazard warning lamp button .
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Press hazard warning lamp button twice if the hazard warning lamps have switched on automatically because an airbag was deployed.
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Adjusting the headlamp range
Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps do not have a headlamp range thumbwheel. The headlamp range is adjusted automatically.
The headlamp range control allows you to adjust the cone of light from the headlamps according to how your vehicle is laden.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while the engine is running.
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| Headlamp range thumbwheel |
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Position
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Load
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0
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Seats occupied
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1
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Seats occupied, boot laden
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2
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Not required
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3
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Not required
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To adjust: turn the headlamp range thumbwheel to the position which corresponds to the load in your vehicle.
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Headlamp cleaning system*
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| To clean the headlamps |
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Make sure that the key is in position 2 of the ignition lock or that the engine is running.
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To switch on: briefly press button .
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The headlamps are cleaned with a high-pressure water jet.
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The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the lights are on, the engine is running and you have wiped the windscreen with washer fluid fifteen times. When you switch off the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning feature is reset and counting is resumed from 0.
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Cornering light function (vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps*)
Specially-designed headlamps light up the area into which you are driving when turning corners.
The cornering lights only light up:
Switching on
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Switch on the dipped-beam headlamps.
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Switch on the turn signal.
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The cornering light on the same side as the turn signal goes on, even if you turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction after indicating.
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Turn the steering wheel in the required direction.
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Forward gear: the cornering lamp on the inside of the bend comes on.
Reverse gear: the cornering lamp on the outside of the bend comes on.
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The cornering lamps briefly light up on both sides of the vehicle simultaneously if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then immediately turn it in the opposite direction.
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Switching off
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Switch off the turn signal.
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Turn the steering wheel back to the straight-ahead position until the turn signal switches off.
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The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time, but no more than three minutes. It then goes out, even if the turn signal is still switched on.
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Interior lighting
Overhead control panel
Automatic function
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To activate: set the rocker switch to position  .
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The interior lighting switches on if it is dark when you:
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The interior lighting switches off after a delay. You can set the delayed switch-off using the on-board computer.
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If the door is left open, the interior lighting goes out after approximately five minutes.
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To deactivate: set the rocker switch to position  .
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Manual control
Front interior lighting
Rear interior lighting (Coupé)
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To switch on/off: press button .
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Reading lamps
