Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
•► Turn the light switch to or .
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is stationary and in high ambient light brightness: if you turn the light switch to , the daytime running lamps and the parking lamps are switched on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to , the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
•► To activate the daytime running lamps: activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer
•► Turn the light switch to or .
With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to or , the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
•► To switch on the low-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. •► Turn the light switch to . The indicator lamp in the instrume ...Automatic headlamp mode
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