2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 147
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Lighting USA only Locator lighting and night security illumination The locator lighting and the night security illumination are described in the "Control system" section, see "Setting locator lighting" ( page 178) and "Setting night security illumination" ( page 179). Fog lamps Warning! i With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M, you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps. The high beam flasher is available at all times. For nighttime driving, turn the exterior lamp switch in position B or U to permit activation of the high beam headlamps. G When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps switch on ( page 143). In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. i Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. i Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U. To switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first. 146