Exterior lighting
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X Turn the light switch to$ orÃ
or
X If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.
.
X To switch on the daytime running
lamps: switch on the "daytime running
lamps" function via the on-board computer
(
Y page 223).
X Turn the light switch to$ orÃ
.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, either the daytime running
lamps or the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
If the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, theT indicator lamp on the light
switch and theL indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster light up.
Low-beam headlamps
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch toL.
TheL indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X To switch off the low-beam
headlamps: turn the light switch to$.
If you set the light switch toT orL
while the engine is running, the manual
setting overrides the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps
Automatic headlamps
G Warning!
Daytime running lamps in Canada
In Canada, the "daytime running lamps"
function is required by law. It can therefore
not be deactivated.
If the light switch is set toÃ, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
X Turn the light switch to$ orÃ
.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, either the daytime running
lamps or the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
If the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, theT indicator lamp on the light
switch and theL indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster light up.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
G Warning
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from positionà toL with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
With the engine running while the vehicle is
stationary or if the parking brake is applied:
the daytime running lamps/low-beam
headlamps switch off after 3 minutes if you
shift the selector lever to P from a driving
position.
Switching fromà toL will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
With the engine running, the vehicle
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch toÃ.
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
stationary and bright ambient light: if you set
the light switch toT, the daytime running
lamps and the parking lamps switch on.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
The daytime running lamps are deactivated
ex works on vehicles for the USA.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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