Headlamps misted up on the inside, Lights and windscreen wipers, Exterior lighting – Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual
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nises vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
travelling in front of your vehicle, and conse-
quently switches the headlamps from main
beam to dipped beam.
The system automatically adapts the dipped-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac-
tivates the main-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
X
To switch on: switch on the Adaptive High-
beam Assist function using the on-board
computer (
X
Turn the light switch to Ã.
X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :
(
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up when it is dark and the
light sensor activates the dipped-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 45 km/h:
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 55 km/h and no other road users
are detected:
The main-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
45 km/h or other road users are detected
or the roads are adequately lit:
The main-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X
To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out.
Headlamps misted up on the inside
The headlamps may mist up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X
Switch on the lights and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes, depend-
ing on the length of the journey and the
weather conditions (humidity and temper-
ature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Exterior lighting
Lights and windscreen wipers