2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 374
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or *. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the following lamps will switch on additionally: Tail and parking lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps 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 With the exterior lamp switch in position M or *, you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps. The high beam flasher is available at all times. For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam headlamps. Turn the exterior lamp switch to *. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button pressed once, only the parking lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps, and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically. When the engine is running, and you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam headlamps will switch off with a 3-minute delay. When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C, the parking lamps and the side marker lamps switch on additionally. turn the exterior lamp switch to position B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps switch on ( page 371). i With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually. Canada only The daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. i USA only: With the automatic headlamp mode activated you can switch on the high beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. 373