Lights and windshield wipers, Exterior lighting – Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual
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The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
G
WARNING
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
quickly from c to L. Otherwise, the
headlamps could switch off temporarily and
you could cause an accident.
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.
G
WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position c to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from c 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 the front fog lamps: turn
the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or T. If the
light switch is set to c, 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 the front fog lamps: 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 the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or T. If the
light switch is set to c, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.
X
Turn the light switch to L. If the light
switch is set to T, you cannot switch on
the rear fog lamp.
X
Pull the light switch out to the second
detent.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Headlamp cleaning system
If the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times (
Y
page 255) while the
lights are on and the engine is running, the
headlamps are cleaned automatically. When
you switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0.
Combination switch
Turn signals
:
High-beam headlamps
;
Right turn signal
250
Exterior lighting
Lights
and
windshield
wipers