Operation
Depending on the date of manufacture of your vehicle, the
or
symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps is located on the light switch.

Illustration: light switch with the
symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
Left-hand standing lamps
Right-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps

Illustration: light switch with the
symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
Left-hand standing lamps
Right-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch ().
Switch off the parking lamps and standing lamps when you leave the vehicle.
This prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
- remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
- open the driver's door with the SmartKey in position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
Turn the light switch to
or
.
See also:
Door control panel
Opens the door
Unlocks/locks the vehicle
Adjusts the seat electrically
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steering wheel
Selects the left exterior mirror
Folds th ...
Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the b ...
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the multifunction display
General notes
You can select the distance display in the
Assistance menu of the onboard
computer.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated
Select the Distance Display
function
using the ...
