2002 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 147

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Exterior lamp switch Headlamp mode Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see above. Note: With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps can not be switched off manually. Warning! The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle's lights at all times. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. Switch on the vehicle lights by hand when driving or traffic conditions require you to do so. 144 Automatic headlamp mode Turn exterior lamp switch to position U. • Electronic key in starter switch position 1: The parking lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. • Electronic key in starter switch position 2 and the engine running: The low beam headlamps and parking lamps are switched on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can still be switched on and off manually using the exterior lamp switch. Note: With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low beam headlamps can not be switched off manually. The headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions. Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp can not be switched on manually with exterior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps turn exterior switch to position B.