Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 129)

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Controls in detail
Lighting
USA only
By default, the daytime running lamp mode
is deactivated. Activate the daytime run-
ning lamp mode using the control system,
see “Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)” (
୴ page 155).
When the engine is running, and you turn
the exterior lamp switch to position
C
or B, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps switch
on (
୴ page 124).
Locator lighting and night security
illumination
The locator lighting and the night security
illumination are described in the “Control
system” section, see “Setting locator light-
ing” (
୴ page 156) and “Setting night secu-
rity illumination” ( ୴ page 156).
Fog lamps
Warning!
G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position
U to B with
the vehicle at a standstill. 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.
i
Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low beam headlamps
on. Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding permis-
sible lamp operation.