2002 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 102

Headlamp mode The headlamps can be switched on and off manually or automatically. Manual operation: The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see page 97. 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. Automatic operation: With electronic key in steering lock in position 1 turn exterior lamp switch to position U. The parking lamps switches on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. With the engine running and exterior lamp switch in position U: USA only: The low beam headlamps and parking lamps are switched on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. Canada only: In conjunction with the daytime running lamps, see page 100, in low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on. Note: The high beam headlamps, high beam flasher, low beam headlamps, parking lamps can still be switched on and off manually using the exterior lamp switch. The headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions. Front fog lamps and rear fog lamps cannot be switched on manually with exterior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps turn exterior switch to position B. Exterior lamp switch Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 99 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index