Controls in detail
Lighting
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The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for
the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all
times.
Warning!
With the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds if the parking
lamps or low beam headlamps are
switched on.
If the exterior lamp switch is set to U,
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the headlamps may switch off unexpect-
edly when the system senses bright am-
bient light, for example light from
oncoming traffic.
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Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position U.
The message TURN OFF LIGHTS! ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
With the SmartKey in starter switch
position 1 only the parking lamps will
switch on and off automatically.
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the headlamps will not be automatically
switched on under foggy conditions.
Manual headlamp mode
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior
lamp switch to B when driving or
when traffic and/or ambient lighting
conditions require you to do so.
The low beam headlamps and the parking
lamps can be switched on and off with the
exterior lamp switch.
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps, the tail and parking
lamps, the license plate lamps, and the
side marker lamps will switch on and
off automatically.
Automatic headlamp mode
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from positionU to B with
the vehicle at a standstill. Switching
from U to B will briefly switch
off the headlamps. Doing so while driv-
ing in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
The following lamps switch on and off au-
tomatically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light:
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Low beam headlamps
Tail and parking lamps
License plate lamps
Side marker lamps
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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