2008 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 173

Controls in detail Control system Depending on the previous status, the daytime running lamps feature will be Enabled or Disabled. With Daytime Running Lamps mode Enabled selected and the exterior lamp switch at position M or *, the low beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running. In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps also illuminates the instrument cluster. For more information on the daytime running lamp mode ( page 110). i Make sure the light switch is set to B or * when you switch off the daytime running lamps while driving at night. i For safety reasons, resetting the Lights submenu to factory settings ( page 165) while driving will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Lighting - Cannot be completely reset to factory settings while driving. Press # again if you would like to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the locator lighting feature will be Enabled or Disabled. With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U, the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps also illuminates the instrument cluster. Setting locator lighting Press % or $ to select the Lights submenu. Press #. Press % or $ to select the Surround Lighting feature. Press #. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown. i If you turn the exterior lamp switch to another position, the corresponding lamp(s) will switch on. 172