2004 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 108

Controls in detail Lighting i 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. Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the combination switch. For combination switch, see ( page 107). Automatic headlamp mode The parking lamps, low beam headlamps and license plate lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. Turn the combination switch to U. Warning! G If the combination switch is set to U, the headlamps may switch off unexpectedly when the system senses bright ambient light, for example light from oncoming traffic. the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning combination switch to õ when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position U to õ with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to õ will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle's lights at all times. i If the automatic headlamp mode is activated, the fog lamps can also be switched on ( page 111). The low beam headlamp and parking lamps are activated simultaneously. 108