2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS low beam

115 Instrument cluster
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Knob for instrument cluster illumination,
s e e p a g e 116
2Engine malfunction indicator lamp, see page 296
3Brake f luid low, parking brake engaged,
see page 307
4Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction
indicator lamp, see page 299
5Coolant temperature gauge, see page 117
6Outside temperature indicator, see page 117
7Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 299
8Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch, see page 160
9Speedometer, see page 118
10Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,
system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 301
11Distance warning lamp – vehicles with Distronic
(DTR), distance to the vehicle ahead is insufficient,
see page 267 and 301.12Multifunction display, see page 120
Instrument cluster display, see page 303
13Trip odometer, see page 119 and 124
14Main odometer, see page 124
15Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch, page 160
16Tachometer, see page 119
17Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions, page 236
18Digital clock
To set the time, see COMAND operator’s manual
19Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator
lamp, see page 300
20High beam headlamp indicator,
see exterior lamp switch on page 156, and
combination switch on page 160
21Fasten seat belts, see page 302
22Reset button J, see pages 116, 119

156 Exterior lamp switch
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Exterior lamp switch
MOff
UAutomatic headlamp mode, see below.
CParking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps,
licence plate lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When the engine is running, the low
beam is additionally switched on.
BParking lamps plus low beam or high beam
headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).ˆStanding lamps, right (turn left one stop)
‚Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops)
‡Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking
lamps and/or low beam headlamps on. Green
indicator in lamp switch comes on.
†Rear fog lamp (pull out to second detent) in
addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in
lamp switch comes on.
Note:
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps
(except standing lamps) are not switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and / or
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position M or U.

157 Exterior lamp switch
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(USA only)
The headlamps can be switched on and off manually or
automatically, or switched to daytime running lamp
mode.
Manual operation:
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior
lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see above.Automatic operation:
With electronic key in starter switch in position 1 turn
exterior lamp switch to positionU.
The parking lamps switch on and off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
With the engine running and exterior lamp switch in
positionU:
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps are switched on and off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps can still be switched on and off manually
using the exterior lamp switch.
Note:
The headlamps will not be automatically switched on
under foggy conditions.
Wa r n i n g !
The driver is responsible for the operation of the
vehicle’s lights at all times. The automatic
headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver.
Switch on the vehicle lights by hand when driving
or traffic conditions require you to do so.

158 Exterior lamp switch
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Daytime running lamp mode
Turn exterior lamp switch to positionM.
When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps
(includes parking lamps and license plate lamps) are
automatically switched on.
Canada only:
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (3 minutes delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position B to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.
USA only:
The high beam headlamps can also be activated when
driving with the daytime running lamp mode activated
and exterior lamp switch in positionM.
See page 156 for notes on the exterior lamp switch.
To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see
“Individual settings” – “LIGHTING” on page 142.Night security illumination
When turning off the engine, the exterior lamps switch
on for added illumination, if they were previously
switched on (except in daytime running mode). After
the last door has been closed the lamp-on time period
commences.
The lamp-on time period for night security illumination
can be set at several different timed levels from 0 (off) to
60 seconds.
Notes:
Within 10 minutes after closing the last door the night
security illumination can be reactivated by opening a
door.
See “Individual settings” – “LIGHTING” on page 142 for
instructions on how to activate the function.
Deactivating night security illumination temporarily:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 0
then to position 2 and back to position 0 again before
getting out of the vehicle. The night security
illumination will not be activated when the door is
opened.

160 Combination switch
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Combination switch
1Low beam
(exterior lamp switch position B)
2High beam
(exterior lamp switch position B)3High beam flasher (high beam available
independent of exterior lamp switch position)
4Turn signals, right
5Turn signals, left
To signal minor directional changes, such as changing
lanes on a highway, move combination switch brief ly to
the point of resistance only and release. The turn
signals blink three times.
To operate the turn signals continuously, move the
combination switch past the point of resistance (up or
down). The switch is automatically canceled when the
steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.
Turn signal failure
If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator
system f lashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate.
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292 What you should know at the gas station
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Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the
fuel filler flap. See page 348 for further details.
Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, refer to
“Technical Data”.
Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, refer to “Technical Data”.
Windshield cleaning
To prevent damage to the engine hood, the windshield
wipers must not be folded forward in parked position.
See page 380 for cleaning the windshield.Bulbs
High and low beams: H7 (55 W),
low beam: Xenon (optional)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps,
front 2357 NA (28.5 / 8.3 W [Yellow]),
parking and standing lamps, front: W 5W (5 W)
side marker lamps, front: 5 W / 4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 1156 NA bulb,
tail and parking lamp: P 21 / 4 W,
tail, parking and rear fog lamp, driver’s side: P 21 / 4 W,
tail, parking, standing and
side marker lamp: R 5 W / 4 cp,
backup lamps: 21 W / 32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5 W / 4 cp

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LIGHTING SYSTEM
Line 1Line 2C*
LOW BEAM,L CHECK LAMP! 2
LOW BEAM,R CHECK LAMP! 2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
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2
TURN SIGNAL, L CHECK LAMP! 2
TURN SIGNAL, R CHECK LAMP! 2
L. TU RN SIG. RF LECTR CHECK LAMP! 2
R. TURN SIG. RF LECTR CHECK LAMP! 2
TURN SIGNAL F, L CHECK LAMP! 2
TURN SIGNAL F, R CHECK LAMP! 2
BRAKE LIGHT
2
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
BRAKE LIGHT, L
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CHECK LAMP ! 2
BRAKE LIGHT, R
3
CHECK LAMP ! 2
3RD STOP LAMP
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CHECK LAMP ! 2
HIGH BEAM, L CHECK LAMP! 2
HIGH BEAM, R CHECK LAMP! 2
LICENSE PLATE L, L CHECK LAMP! 2
LICENSE PLATE L, R CHECK LAMP! 2
SWITCH OFF LIGHTS! 1
FRONT FOGLAMP, L CHECK LAMP! 2
FRONT FOGLAMP, R CHECK LAMP! 2
REAR FOGLAMP CHECK LAMP! 2
REVERSE LIGHT, L CHECK LAMP! 2 Line 1Line 2C*

357 Exterior lamps
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1Headlamp cover for fog lamp, parking and standing
lamp, and high beam headlamp
2Headlamp cover for low beam headlamp and turn
signal lamp3Bulb socket for fog lamp
4Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp
5Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
6Electrical connector for low beam Halogen type
headlamp bulb
if applicable: for Xenon type headlamp bulb
7Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
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