Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 124)

1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR
Rear fog lamp
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
L position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position
2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The green L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
! 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 T parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the W left standing lamp.
122
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers