2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG fog light

114 Controls in detail
Lighting
For information on how to switch on the
headlamps and use the turn signals, see
“Switching on headlamps” (
page 48)
and “Turn signals” (
page 49).
Exterior lamp switch
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior lamp switch
MOff
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 116)
UAutomatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 116)
CParking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
BLow beam headlamps (or high
beam headlamps when the
combination switch is pushed
forward) and parking lamps
ˆStanding lamps, right (turn left one
stop)
‚Standing lamps, left (turn left two
stops)
‡Indicator lamp for front fog lamps
†Indicator lamp for rear fog lampi
If you drive in countries where vehicles
drive on the other side of the road than
the country where the vehicle is regis-
tered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

115 Controls in detail
Lighting
Manual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and the parking
lamps can be switched on and off with the
exterior lamp switch.
Automatic headlamp mode
The following lamps switch on and off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:

Low beam headlamps

Tail and parking lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionU.
With the SmartKey in starter switch
position1, only the parking lamps will
switch on and off automatically.
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps, the tail and parking
lamps, the license plate lamps, and the
side marker lamps will switch on and
off automatically.
i
With the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds if the parking
lamps or low beam headlamps are
switched on.
The message
Switch off lights.
appears in the multifunction display
Warning!G
If the exterior lamp switch is set toU,

the headlamps may switch off unexpect-
edly when the system senses bright
ambient light, for example light from
oncoming traffic.

the headlamps will not be automatically
switched on under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp
switch toB when driving or when traffic
and / or ambient lighting conditions require
you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from positionU toB with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching fromU toB will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for
the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all
times.

117 Controls in detail
Lighting
Locator lighting and night security
illumination
The locator lighting and the night security
illumination are described in the “Control
system” section, see “Set locator lighting”
(
page 145) and “Setting night security
illumination” (
page 146).Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
Switch on the low beam headlamps
(
page 114).
Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The front fog lamps switch on.
The green indicator lamp‡ in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
page 114).
Push in the exterior lamp switch.
The front fog lamps switch off.
The green indicator lamp‡ in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
Warning!G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from positionU toB with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching fromU toB will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
i
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 permis-
sible lamp operation.
i
Fog lamps cannot be switched on with
the exterior lamp switch in
positionU. For switching on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB first.

118 Controls in detail
Lighting
Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only)
Switch on the front fog lamps
(
page 117).
Pull out the exterior lamp switch to
second stop.
The rear fog lamp is switched on.
The yellow indicator lamp† in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
page 114).
Push in the exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The rear fog lamp switches off.
The yellow indicator lamp† in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
The front fog lamps remain lit.
Combination switch
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1High beam
2High beam flasherHigh beam
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB orU (
page 114).
Push the combination switch in
direction of arrow1 to switch on the
high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lampA in the instrument cluster
comes on (
page 24).
Pull the combination switch in direction
of arrow2 to its original position to
switch off the high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lampA in the instrument cluster
goes out.
High beam flasher
Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow2.

145 Controls in detail
Control system
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to select
manual operation (
Manual) or daytime
running lamp mode (
Constant)
activated.
With daytime running lamp mode activated
and the exterior lamp switch in
positionM orU, the low beam
headlamps are switched on when the
engine is running.In low ambient light conditions the
following lamps will switch on additionally:

Parking lamps

Tail lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps
For more information on the daytime
running lamp mode, see “Lighting”
(
page 114).Set locator lighting
With the locator lighting feature activated
and the exterior lamp switch in
positionU, the following lamps will
switch on during darkness when the vehi-
cle is unlocked with the SmartKey:

Parking lamps

Tail lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps

Front fog lamps
The locator lighting switches off when the
driver’s door is opened.
If you do not open a door after unlocking
the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps
will switch off automatically after approxi-
mately 40 seconds.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Lighting
submenu.
i
For safety reasons, resetting the set-
tings to factory settings (
page 135)
while driving will not deactivate the
daytime running lamp mode.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display:
Lighting - Cannot be completely
reset to factory sets. while
driving.


146 Controls in detail
Control system
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Surround lighting
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to switch
the locator lighting function
On.
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionU when exiting the vehicle
(
page 114).
The locator lighting feature is
activated.Set night security illumination
(Headlamps delayed shut-off)
Use this function to set whether or not the
exterior lamps illuminate during darkness
after exiting the vehicle and all doors
closed.
With the delayed shut-off feature activated
and the exterior lamp switch in
positionU before the engine is turned
off, the following lamps will switch on
when the engine is turned off and remain
lit for approximately 15 seconds:

Parking lamps

Tail lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps

Front fog lamps
If after turning off the engine you do not
open a door or do not close an opened
door, the lamps will automatically switch
off after 60 seconds.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Lighting
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Hdlamp delay off
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
i
You can reactivate this function within
10 minutes by opening a door.


374 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.3rd brake lampThe high mounted brake lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Backup lamp, leftThe left backup lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Backup lamp, rightThe right backup lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp
Drive to workshopBrake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Brake lamp leftThe left brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp rightThe right brake lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Display malfunction
Visit workshop.The display for the lamps or the system is
malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp leftThe left front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front foglamp rightThe right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front left
side marker lampThe left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Front right
sider marker lampThe right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

376 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Low beam rightThe right low beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
left frontThe left front parking lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
right frontThe right front parking lamp is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Rear fog lamp
Substit. bulb onThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Switch off lightsHeadlamps have been turned on with the
driver’s door opened and the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch.Switch off the headlamps.
Taillamp left
Substit. bulb on

The left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Taillamp right
Substit. bulb on

The right tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A substitute bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.