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

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
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch.
If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the
parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
right or the
left standing lamp.
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:
Tow-starting (emergency starting)
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission. ...
Resetting to factory settings
For safety reasons, the Day Lights function
in the Lights submenu is only reset when the
vehicle is stationary.
Press the
or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
P ...
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 ...
