2009 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 98

Controls in detail Lighting headlamps or the parking lamps before opening the driver's door. In addition, the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the low-beam headlamps or the parking lamps. If the message Switch Off Lights Or Remove Key appears in the multifunction display remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or switch off the headlamps. RInstrument RGreen X panel lamps indicator lamp B in the instrument cluster Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M. Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam RTail In low ambient lighting 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. 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. X ! Failure to switch off the exterior lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail headlamps lamps lamps plate lamps RParking RLicense RSide marker lamps lamps lamps plate lamps RParking RLicense RSide G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to U, the headlamps will not automatically come 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. Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the engine is running the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light. marker lamps 96