Lights and Visibility 57
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data
Lights and Visibility
Lights
Switching lights on and off
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 35 into position
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Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position .
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the
main beam ⇒ page 60, fig. 40.
Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position O.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. The low beam is
switched off automatically when the engine is started and after switching
the ignition off; only the side lights come on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering* the position of certain
switches differs from that shown in ⇒ fig. 35. The symbols which mark the
switch positions are identical, however.
In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as
the side lights, when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are
not bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or
to be seen by other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on
the low beam when it is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
• An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open
the driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
• The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when
the driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the
side lights on.
• If you park the car for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all
lights, or leaving only the side lights switched on.
Fig. 35 Dash panel:
Light switch
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