This is not possible in countries where day-
time running lamps are a legal requirement.
The daytime running lamps function must be
activated using the on-board computer:
R
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 192)
R
vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 183)
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
$ position.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps
and license plate lamp are switched on
when the engine is running. The L indi-
cator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
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USA only:
If you turn the light switch to the T or
L position, the parking lamps or low-
beam headlamps switch on. If you turn the
light switch to the à position, the day-
time running lamps remain switched on.
i
Canada only:
If you turn the light switch to the L
position, the low-beam headlamps are
switched on. If you turn the light switch to
the T or à position, the daytime
running lamps remain switched on.
Automatic headlamp mode
G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving
aid. You are responsible for the vehicle light-
ing at all times.
Depending on ambient light, the rain and light
sensor automatically switches on the parking
lamps, low-beam headlamps and the license
plate lamp. This excludes weather-related
impairments to visibility, such as snow, fog or
spray.
If there is fog, snow or spray, turn the light
switch quickly from à to L. You could
otherwise briefly interrupt operation of the
headlamps.
X
To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps switch on or off automati-
cally depending on the ambient light.
When the engine is running: if you activate
the "daytime running lamps" function using
the on-board computer, the daytime run-
ning lamps are switched on. The parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps also
switch on or off automatically, depending
on the ambient light.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Fog lamps/rear fog lamp
G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may other-
wise not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
G
WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position à to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driv-
ing in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
X
Turn the ignition key to position 2 in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or T.
Exterior lighting
93
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
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