Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
•► Turn the light switch to
or
.
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the
indicator lamp in
the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to
, the daytime running lamps and
the
parking lamps are switched on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to
, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
•► To activate the daytime running lamps: activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer
•► Turn the light switch to
or
.
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the
indicator lamp in
the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to
or
, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
See also:
Engaging the electric parking brake
automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied if HOLD or DISTRONIC PLUS brakes
the vehicle until it is stationary and at least
one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• the engine ...
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®
Brake
PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Press the or
button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
Press or
to select PRE-SAFE
Brake.
Pres ...
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function and hill start assist. For further inf ...
