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:
Hiding a service message
– Press the
or button on the
steering wheel. ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adj ...
Tow-starting (emergency starting)
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission. ...
