2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG fog light

157 Exterior lamp switch
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS)
(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.

159 Exterior lamp switch
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Locator lighting
After unlocking the vehicle with the electronic main key
during darkness, the fog lamps, parking lamps,
taillamps and license plate lamps switch on for a
approximately 40 seconds.
The exterior lamps will be switched off when opening
the driver’s door.
See “Individual settings” – “LIGHTING” on page 142 for
instructions on how to activate the function. Headlamp cleaning system
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
The headlamps will be cleaned with a high-pressure
water jet when you press the headlamp washer
button (1).
See page 337 for instructions on filling up the
windshield/headlamp washer reservoir.
Auto
1

171 Automatic climate control
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Windshield fogged on the outside
Switch on the windshield wiper.
Press on both U buttons until they click in. The
h, j and k symbols will no longer be visible.
Air recirculation
Select air recirculation:
The indicator lamp in the O button is off.
Press button O briefly. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
To switch off the air recirculation:
The indicator lamp in the O button is on.
Press button O briefly. The indicator lamp in the
button will go out.
Switching on air recirculation and activating
convenience closing:
The indicator lamp in the O button is off.
Press button O for more than 2 seconds, the side
windows and the sliding / pop-up roof will be closed. The
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
Switching off air recirculation and activating
convenience opening:The indicator lamp in the O button is on.
Press button O for more than 2 seconds, the side
windows and the sliding / pop-up roof return to the
position they were in before closing.
A window or the sliding / pop-up roof opened manually
after convenience closing will no longer be returned to
the position it was in before closing when convenience
opening is selected.
The system automatically switches from air
recirculation to fresh air:
•after 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above
about 40°F(5°C),
•after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below
about 40°F(5°C),
•after 5 minutes if economy mode S is selected.
The system switches automatically to air recirculation at
high outside temperatures. A quantity of outside air is
added after about 30 minutes.
If the windows should fog up from the inside, switch
from recirculated air back to fresh air.

172 Automatic climate control
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Activated charcoal filter
An activated charcoal filter markedly reduces bad odors
and removes pollutants from air entering the passenger
compartment.
To select, press e button. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
To cancel, press button. The indicator lamp in the button
goes out.
The system switches automatically to the air
recirculation mode, if the carbon monoxide (CO) or
nitrogen oxides (NO
X) concentration of the outside air
increases beyond a predetermined level.
The automatic air recirculation mode does not function
if economy mode S is selected or if the outside
temperature has fallen below 40°F(5°C).
The activated charcoal filter should be switched off
when windows fog up on the inside, or if the passenger
compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled
down.Switching on the activated carbon filter and activating
convenience closing:
The indicator lamp in the e button is off.
Press button e for more than 2 seconds, the side
windows and the sliding / pop-up roof will be closed. The
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
Switching off activated carbon filter and activating
convenience opening:
The indicator lamp in the e button is on.
Press button e for more than 2 seconds, the side
windows and the sliding / pop-up roof return to the
position they were in before closing.
A window or the sliding / pop-up roof opened manually
after convenience closing will no longer be returned to
the position it was in before closing when convenience
opening is selected.

312 Malfunction and warning messages
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Line 1Line 2C*
LOW BEAM,L CHECK LAMP! 2
LOW BEAM,R CHECK LAMP! 2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
1
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
3
CHECK LAMP ! 2
BRAKE LIGHT, R
3
CHECK LAMP ! 2
3RD STOP LAMP
3
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*

408 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
IIdentification labels .......................................................385
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 192
Individual settings ......................................................... 138
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" ...................................... 140
"LIGHTING" ............................................................... 142
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 144
Infant and child restraint systems .............................. 102
Installation ................................................................. 104
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 210
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 106
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Illumination ................................................................116
Indicator lamps .................................................114, 296
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 193
Interior lighting ............................................................. 187
Rear reading lamp .................................................... 188
JJack .................................................................................. 339
Jump starting .................................................................. 351KKEY -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 319
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................38
Changing batteries .................................................. 366
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card
locking mode ........................................................... 43
Choosing global or selective mode ...........................43
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 31
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ................................................. 156, 359, 360
Headlamps ........................................ 156, 312, 357, 377
License plate lamps .................................................. 361
Parking lamps .......................................... 156, 359, 360
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 356