2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE headlamp

take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
G
WARNING
When the ligh tswitch is set to 0004, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, tur nthe light switch to
000B. 0006000E
Left-hand standing lamps
00070010 Right-hand standing lamps
00080014 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumentc luster lighting
000D0004 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
000E000B Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0021000D Rear fog lamp
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
000B position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000B.
The green 000Bindicator lamp in the
instrumen tcluster lights up. Rear fog lamp
0006000E
Left-hand standing lamps
00070010 Right-hand standing lamps
00080014 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumen tcluste rlighting
000D0004 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
000E000B Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0021000D Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rea rfog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0004.
X Press the 000Dbutton.
The yellow 000Dindicator lamp in the
instrumen tcluster lights up.
X To switch off th erear fog lamp: press the
000D button.
The yellow 000Dindicator lamp in the
instrumen tcluster goes out.
Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the nex tengine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards .Avoid the
continuous use of the 0014parking lamps 136
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for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0010 right or the 000Eleft standing lamp. 0006000E
Left-hand standing lamps
00070010 Right-hand standing lamps
00080014 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
000D0004 Automati cheadlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
000E000B Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0021000D Rear fog lamp
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
0014.
The green 0014indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Standing lamps 0006000E
Left-hand standing lamps
00070010 Right-hand standing lamps
00080014 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
000D0004 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor 000E000B
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0021000D Rear fog lamp
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is
in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 000E(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0010(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal 0002
High-beam headlamps
0003 Turn signal, right
0023 High-beam flasher
0022 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0003or0022.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0003or0022. Exterior lighting
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High-beam headlamps
0002
High-beam headlamps
0003 Turn signal, right
0023 High-beam flasher
0022 Turn signal, left
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor0004.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0002.
In the 0004position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The blue 000Aindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the high-
beamh eadlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The blue 000Aindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active,
it controls activation of the high-beam
headlamps (Y page 139). High-beam flasher 0002
High-beam headlamps
0003 Turn signal, right
0023 High-beam flasher
0022 Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2, or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0023. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0002.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0002.138
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The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if the vehicle reaches a speed
of above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full
brake application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated when the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the tur nsignal or
tur nthe steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position. The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes. Active light function
The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels. In
this way, relevant areas remain illuminated
while driving. This allows you to identify
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active: whenthe lights are switched on. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similar situations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time. Exterior lighting
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Adaptive Highbea
mAssist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
General notes You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change between low beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps. The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off 0002
High-beam headlamps
0003 Turn signal, right
0023 High-beam flasher
0022 Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
0004.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0002.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the
multifunction display lights up when it is
dark and the light sensor activates the low-
beam headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 000Aindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other
road users have been detected or the roads
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The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 000Aindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 0003
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move
the light switch to another position.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the light and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel (example: Coupe)
0002
0001 To switch the rear interior lighting
on/of f(Coupe only)
0003 001B To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off 0023
0012 To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0022 0004 To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
0020 0012 To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to preven
tthe vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control Front overhead control panel
0002
0001 To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off (Coupe only)
0003 001B To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0023 0012 To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0022 0004 To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
0020 0012 To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
X To activate/deactivate: press the001B
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel. Interior lighting
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The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 245).
Manual interior lighting control Front overhead control panel
0002
0001 To switch the rear interior lighting
on/of f(Coupe only)
0003 001B To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0023 0012 To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0022 0004 To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
0020 0012 To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
X To switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the 0004button.
X To switch the rea rinterior lighting on/
off (Coupe only): press the0001button.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 0012button. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Vehicles with static LED headlamps:
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R you touch it
R it is hot
R you drop it
R you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified
voltage.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube
with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and
rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protec tbulbs from moisture during
operation .Do not allow bulbs to come into
contact with liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed (Y page 143).
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yourself changed at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does no
tlight up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an importan taspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Vehicles with static LED headlamps
The front and rear light clusters of your
vehicle are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do
not replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle
safety. You must therefore make sure that
these function correctly at all times. Have the
headlamp setting checked regularly. Overview:c
hanging bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Static LED headlamps
0002
High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W Changing the front bulbs
High-beam headlamps (static LED
headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0002counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb holder 0003counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0003.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0003.
X Insert bulb holder 0003into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0002and turn it
clockwise until it engages. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
whe nthe windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been Windshield wipers
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