Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 109)

Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen
headlamps)
The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
to suit the vehicle load.
Headlamp range control
g
Driver's seat and front-passenger seat
occupied
1
Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and
rear seats occupied
2
Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and
rear seats occupied, luggage compart-
ment laden
3
Driver's and front-passenger seats occu-
pied and maximum permissible rear axle
load utilised, e.g. when towing a trailer
X Start the engine.
X Turn the headlamp range control to the
position which corresponds to the load in
your vehicle.
Combination switch
Turn signals
:
Main-beam headlamps
;
Turn signal, right
=
Headlamp flasher
?
Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
Main-beam headlamps
X To switch on the main-beam head-
lamps: 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 combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
In the à position, the main-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
Exterior lighting
107
Lights and windscreen wipers
Z