Lights and windshield wipers, Exterior lighting – Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual
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Low-beam headlamps
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WARNING
If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the low-
beam headlamps will not come on
automatically. This could endanger you and
others. In such situations turn the light switch
to L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock and the light
switch is set to the L position. This is a
particularly useful function in the event of rain
and fog.
X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position
2 or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L.
The green L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!
If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the T parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the W left standing lamp.
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
3T
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X
To switch on: turn light switch to T.
The green T indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X
Right-hand standing lamps
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Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers