2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 121

Controls in detail Lighting i With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low beam headlamps will not be switched off automatically. Daytime running lamp mode Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on. Canada only When you shift from a driving gear to position N or P, the low beam switches off (with a three-minute delay). For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam headlamps. USA only The high beam headlamps can also be activated when driving with the daytime running lamp mode activated and exterior lamp switch in position M. To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see "Setting daytime running lamp mode" ( page 146). i The front fog lamps and rear fog lamp cannot be switched on manually with exterior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch to position B and pull the exterior lamp switch to first or second stop ( page 122). i See notes on the exterior lamp switch ( page 119). Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the control system section under "Setting locator lighting" ( page 147) and "Setting night security illumination" ( page 148). 121