Lights
Light switch
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, daytime operation of headlamps varies due to legal and voluntary requirements. In these countries, the dipped-beam headlamps are automatically switched on when the engine is started.
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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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  | Left-hand parking lamp |
  | Right-hand parking lamp |
  | Lights off/constant headlamp mode |
  | Automatic headlamp mode/constant headlamp mode |
  | Side lamps, licence plate and instrument lighting |
  | Dipped-beam headlamps or main-beam headlamps |
  | Fog lamps |
  | Rear fog lamp |
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The exterior lighting (except for side lamps and parking lamps) automatically switches off when you remove the key from the ignition lock or open the driver's door while the ignition is switched off (ignition key in position 0).
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Switch off the side lamps and parking lamp when you leave the vehicle. This prevents the battery from discharging.
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Dipped-beam headlamps
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Turn the ignition key to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine.
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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. The parking lamp indicator lamp next to the light switch lights up.
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Constant headlamp mode
In countries in which constant headlamp mode is not a legal requirement, you can make this a setting using the on-board computer.
You can activate or deactivate "constant headlamp mode" using 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 lamp are switched on when the engine is running.
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Automatic headlamp mode
The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and licence plate lamp are switched on or off automatically, depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
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When the light switch is set to , the lights are not switched on automatically in foggy conditions. This could endanger you and others. Therefore, turn the light switch to in darkness and fog.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving aid. You are 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 lamp are switched on automatically when the engine is running.
When the parking lamp or dipped-beam headlamps are switched on, the indicator lamp next to the light switch lights up.
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Front fog lamps/Rear fog lamp
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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 endanger yourself and others.
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When the light switch is set to you cannot switch on the front or rear fog lamps.
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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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Hazard warning lamps
Centre console
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The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off. They switch on automatically if an airbag is deployed or if you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a halt from a speed of more than 70 km/h.
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To switch on: press button .
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All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch more, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
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To deactivate: press button .
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Adjusting the headlamp range (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
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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Position
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Load
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0
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Front seats occupied
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1
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Front and rear seats occupied
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2
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All seats occupied and luggage compartment loaded with approximately 100 kg
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3
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All seats occupied and the maximum permissible rear axle load has been reached due to trailer towing or loading
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Turn thumbwheel to the position which corresponds to the load in your vehicle.
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Headlamp cleaning system*
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with windscreen washer fluid" function is operated five times while the lights are on and the engine is running. When you switch off the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.
Cornering light function* (vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps*)
Specially designed headlamps light up the area into which you are driving when turning corners.
If you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h, the cornering light function is activated either by the turn signals or when the steering wheel is turned. If you are driving at speeds above 40 km/h the cornering light function is deactivated.
Activating
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Start the engine.
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Switch on the dipped-beam headlamps.
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Switch off the foglamps.
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Switch on the turn signal.
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The cornering lamp on the same side as the turn signal comes on, even if you turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction after indicating.
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Turn the steering wheel in the desired direction.
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When in a forwards gear: the cornering lamp on the inside of the bend comes on.
When in reverse gear: the cornering lamp on the outside of the bend comes on.
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Deactivating
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Turn the steering wheel back to the straight ahead position.
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The turn signal goes off. The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time.
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Switch off the turn signal.
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The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time.
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The cornering light will go out after a maximum of three minutes.
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in the instrument cluster flashes.
in the instrument cluster lights up.
To switch the left-hand reading lamp on/off
To switch the rear interior lighting on/off
To switch the automatic interior lighting control on/off
To switch the front interior lighting on/off