2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 75
2009 Mercedes G-Class Manual
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463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 73 Version: 2.11.7.1 Lighting Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam RTail 73 Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available with the exterior lamp switch in position L. headlamps Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. X Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see "Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)" (Y page 106). X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $ or Ã. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RTail lamps lamps plate lamps RLicense RSide marker lamps G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to Ã, 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 L when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position à to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from à to L 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 lamps lamps plate lamps RParking RLicense RSide marker lamps With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually. Canada only With the exterior lamp switch in position $ or Ã, you cannot switch on the highbeam headlamps. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position L to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you Rshift Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position Ã. The following lamps come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light with the SmartKey in starter switch position 1: Rtail lamps lamps plate lamps Rparking Rlicense Rside marker lamps When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps will also come on and turn off automatically. from a driving position to neutral position N or park position P with the vehicle at a standstill, the low-beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3 minutes the exterior lamp switch to position T, the low-beam headlamps, the tail Z Rturn Controls in detail RParking