2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 378
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Lighting Switching off the corner-illuminating lamps The combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. This will switch off the corner-illuminating lamps if they were activated by switching on the left or right turn signal. If the turn signal should stay on after making the turn, the turn signal and corner-illuminating lamp can be switched off by returning the combination switch to its original position. Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle. The hazard warning flasher is automatically switched on if an air bag has been triggered S 600/S 65 AMG and USA only: you brake the vehicle strongly at a speed of more than 50 mph (70 km/h) and bring it to a complete stop Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher switch. All turn signals will flash. i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the SmartKey in the starter switch is in position 1 or 2 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( page 346) is pressed once or twice. Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher switch again. i If the hazard warning flasher was activated automatically, also press hazard warning flasher switch 1 to switch off the hazard warning flasher. i If you are driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) when activating the turn signal indicator, the corner-illuminating lamp function is switched off. i The corner-illuminating lamp may remain lit for a short time. The corner-illuminating lamp lights up for no more than 20 seconds with the vehicle standing still. It is then switched off even if the turn signal is still switched on or you have turned the steering wheel to full lock. 1 Hazard warning flasher switch 377