When the engine is running and the vehicle isstationary: if you move the selector lever from adriving position to ], the daytime driving lightsand low-beam headlamps go out after threeminutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn thelight switch to the `position, the daytimerunning lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch to the Xposition, the manual settingstake precedence over the daytime runninglamps.
Low-beam headlamps
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When the light switch is set to X, 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, turn the light switch to
X.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it isdark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps switch on when the ignition is switched onand the light switch is set to the Xposition.This is a particularly useful function in the eventof rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:turn the SmartKey to position Hin the igni-tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to the Xposition.The green Xindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of yourvehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thickfog. You must observe the legal requirementsfor the country in which you are currently drivingwhen operating the rear fog lamp.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp:turn theSmartKey in the ignition lock to position Horstart the engine.
XTurn the light switch to the Xor Xposition.
XPress the ^button.The yellow ^indicator lamp on the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the parkinglamps or standing lamps are automaticallyswitched off to enable the next engine start.Always park your vehicle safely and in a well litarea, in accordance with the relevant legalstipulations. Avoid using the `parkinglamps over a period of several hours. If pos-sible, switch on the right-hand dor left-hand cstanding lamps.
XTo switch on the parking lamps:turn thelight switch to the `position.The green `indicator lamp on the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures thecorresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
XTo switch on the parking lamp:turn theSmartKey to position Zin the ignition lock orremove the SmartKey.
XTurn the light switch to the c(left-handside of the vehicle) or d(right-hand side ofthe vehicle) position.
Combination switch
CHigh-beam headlamps
DTurn signal, right
110Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. The red I(USA only)or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to position ].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake manually:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 155).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking brake, the red I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to applythe electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position ], as the electric parking brakeis not applied automatically.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake manually:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 155).
I(USA
only) $(Canada
only)
Parking Brake Inop‐Parking Brake Inop‐erativeerative
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. The red I(USA only)or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-voltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. bycharging the battery or restarting the engine.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking brake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
The yellow $warning lamp lights up and the red I(USA only)or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position ].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
'(USA only)
M(Canada only)
Check Brake FluidCheck Brake FluidLevelLevel
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the '(USA only) or M(Canada only) warning lamplights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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CheckCheckBrakeBrakePadPadWearWear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
USA only: the red 'brake system warning lamp is lit while theengine is running.
GWARNING
If the brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit, braking per-formance may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
S
InoperativeInoperative
One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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