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
To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to or . SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the br ...See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
- Excessive speed, especially in turns
- Wet and slippery road surfaces
- Following another vehicle too closely
The dr ...
Manual transmission
5-speed manual transmission
CAUTION:
Do not apply any undue lateral forceto the gear lever when changing from5th to 4th gear. This could lead to theinadvertent selection of 2nd gear and cancause dam ...
Locks
The alarm indicator light on the dashboard will stop flashing to indicate that
the alarm is not monitoring the entire vehicle. The accessory movement and inclination
sensors will be automatically ...