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

1W
Left-hand parking lamps
2X
Right-hand parking lamps
3T
Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L
Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR
Rear foglamp
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the L position, the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
X To switch on the dipped-beam head-
lamps: turn the key 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 instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear foglamp
1W
Left-hand parking lamps
2X
Right-hand parking lamps
3T
Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L
Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR
Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp improves the visibility of
your vehicle in heavy fog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear foglamps.
X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
key 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 foglamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Side lamps
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the side lamps or parking 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 side lamps for several
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Exterior lighting
Lights and windscreen wipers