2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 373

Controls in detail Lighting i If you hear a warning signal you have forgot- Automatic headlamp mode ten to switch off the headlamps before opening the driver's door. In addition the message "Please switch off lights" appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the headlamps. The following lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: Low beam headlamps Tail and parking lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Warning! G If the exterior lamp switch is set to *, 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 exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position * to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from * to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. ! Failure to switch off the headlamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. Switching on low beam headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to B. The green indicator lamp C in the exterior lamp switch comes on. 372