2003 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 83

Controls in detail Lighting Lighting For notes on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see the "Getting started" section ( page 43). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. M Off C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When engine is running, the low beam is also switched on. B Low beam plus parking lamps or high beam headlamps (combination switch pushed forward). ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one stop) , Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops) i With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually. Daytime running lamp mode (Canada only) Vehicles with automatic transmission When the engine is running and the selector lever is in driving position, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. When you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay). Vehicles with manual transmission With the engine running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. i Exterior lamp switch If you remove the key and open the driver's door while the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on, then a warning sounds. 83