2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 94

92 Exterior lighting 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. G Warning Lights and windshield wipers The parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and license plate lamp are switched on or off automatically, depending on the brightness of the ambient light. X To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã. SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the standing lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the engine is running: depending on the ambient light, the parking lamps, the low-beam headlamps and the license plate lamp are switched on or off automatically. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. Canada only: if the light switch is in position $ or Ã, you cannot switch on the highbeam headlamps. However, the high-beam flasher can always be used. Turn the light switch to L when driving at night. You can switch on the high-beam headlamps in this position. In low ambient lighting or foggy 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. X To switch on: turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L or T. If the light switch is set to Ã, you cannot switch on the fog lamps. X Pull the light switch out to the first detent. The green N indicator lamp on the light switch lights up. X To switch off: press the light switch in as far as it will go. The green N indicator lamp on the light switch goes out. Rear fog lamp X To switch on: turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L or T. When the light switch is set to Ã, you cannot switch on the rear fog lamp. X Pull the light switch out to the second stop. The yellow R indicator lamp on the light switch lights up. X To switch off: press the light switch in as far as it will go. The yellow R indicator lamp on the light switch goes out. Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp Front fog lamps G Warning If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to L before you start your journey. Your vehicle may otherwise not be visible and you could endanger yourself and others.