MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2008 W463 Owner's Manual

120 Controls in detail
Lighting
When the engine is running, and you

turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionC, the low beam head-
lamps, the tail and parking lamps, the
license plate lamps and the side mark-
er lamps switch on.

turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B, the manual headlamp
mode has priority over the daytime
running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps
switch on (
page 117). USA only:
When the engine is running, and you turn
the exterior lamp switch to position
C
or B , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps switch
on (
page 117). Locator lighting and night security
illumination
The locator lighting and the night security
illumination are described in the “Control
system” section, see “Setting locator light-
ing” (
page 152) and “Setting night secu-
rity illumination” (
page 153).
Locator lighting lamps in exterior rear
view mirrors
If the vehicle is centrally unlocked in the
darkness, the locator lighting lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors come on.
If a door is opened, the lamp on the
corresponding side goes out. If no doors
are opened, the lamps will go out:

after a maximum of 40 seconds

immediately, when you switch on the
ignition
iWith the exterior lamp switch in
position M, you cannot switch on the high
beam headlamps.
The high beam flasher is available at all times.
For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp
switch to position B orU to permit
activation of the high beam headlamps.
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121
Controls in detail
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Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionC orB (
page 117).
Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first
stop (
page 117).
The front fog lamps switch on.
The green indicator lamp ‡ in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
page 117).
Push in the exterior lamp switch.
The front fog lamps switch off.
The green indicator lamp ‡ in the
exterior lamp switch goes out. Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only)
Turn the exterior
lamp switch to
position B (
page 117).
Pull out the exterior lamp switch to
second stop (
page 117).
The front fog lamps and the rear fog
lamp switch on.
The yellow indicator lamp † in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
page 117).
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.
Warning!G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position U toB with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from U toB will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
iFog 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
permissible lamp operation.
iFog lamps cannot be switched on with the
exterior lamp switch in position U. To switch
on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position B first.
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122 Controls in detail
Lighting
Combination switch
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.1 High beam
2 High beam flasher High beam
Canada only: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position
B (
page 117).
or
USA only: Turn the exterior lamp switch
to position B orU
(
page 117).
Push the combination switch in
direction of arrow 1 to switch on the
high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lamp A in the instrument cluster
comes on (
page 26).
Pull the combination switch in direction
of arrow 2 to its original position to
switch off the high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lamp A in the instrument cluster
goes out.
High beam flasher
Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow 2.
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps
improve illumination of the area in the
direction into which you are turning.
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
operate with the engine running and with

the exterior lamp switch in
position B (
page 117)
or

the exterior lamp switch in
position U (
page 117)
or

the daytime running lamp mode
activated (
page 119)
iThe corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
only come on in low ambient lighting conditions.
iIf you are driving faster than 25 mph
(40 km/h) or have the front fog lamps switched
on, the corner-illuminating function is not avail-
able.
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123
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Driving forward
Switching on corner
-illuminating front
fog lamps
Depending on whether you are turning
left or right, switch on the left or right
turn signal (
page 57).
The respective front fog lamp comes on
and illuminates the area in the
direction into which you are turning.
or
Turn steering wheel in desired
direction.
The front fog lamp on the side of your
steering direction comes on. Switching off corner-illuminating front
fog lamps
The combination switch for the turn signal
resets automatically after major steering
wheel movements. This
will switch off the
corner-illuminating front fog lamps if they
were activated by switching on the left or
right turn signal.
If the turn signal should stay on after
making the turn, the turn signal and the
corner-illuminating fr ont fog lamps can be
switched off by returning the combination
switch to its original position.
iIf you have switched on the turn signal for
one side but turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction, the corner-illuminating front
fog lamp comes on for the side indicated by the
turn signal.
The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit
for a maximum of three minutes. Afterwards, it
goes out even if the turn signal is still switched
on.
iThe corner-illuminating front fog lamps
temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle
if you turn the steering wheel in one direction
and then again in the other direction shortly
thereafter.
iThe corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
come on automatically depending on the steer-
ing angle, even if you did not switch on either
turn signal. If the corner-illuminating front fog
lamps came on automatically, they will also go
out automatically depending on the steering
angle.iThere may be a brief delay before the
corner-illuminating front fog lamps switch off.
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124 Controls in detail
Lighting
Driving in reverse
Switching on corner-illuminating front
fog lamps
Place the gear selector lever in reverse
gearR (
page 162).
The front fog lamp opposite to your
steering direction comes on.
Switching off corner-illuminating front
fog lamps
Place the gear selector lever to a
position other than reverse gear R
(
page 162).
The respective corner-illuminating
front fog lamp goes out.
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be
switched on at all times, even with the
SmartKey removed from the starter
switch.
The hazard warning flasher switches on
automatically when an air bag deploys.
The hazard warning flasher switch is
located on the upper part of the center
console.
1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on hazard warning flasher
Press hazard warning flasher
switch
1.
All turn signals are flashing.
Switching off hazard warning flasher
Press hazard warning flasher switch 1
once more.
All turn signals go out.
iWith the hazard warning flasher activated
and the combination switch set for either left or
right turn, only the respective turn signals will
operate when the ignition is switched on.
iIf the hazard warning flasher has been
activated automatically, press hazard warning
flasher switch 1 once to switch it off.
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125
Controls in detail
Lighting
Interior lighting in the front
The controls for the interior lighting are
located in the overhead control panel.
1 Left reading lamp
2 Left reading lamp switch
3 Right reading lamp switch
4 Right reading lamp
5 Rocker switch for automatic control
6 Interior lamp Automatic control
Deactivating automatic control
Press symbol
= on rocker
switch 5.
The interior lighting remains switched
off in darkness, even when you

unlock the vehicle

remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch

open a door Activating automatic control
Move rocker switch
5 to center
position.
The interior lighting (except cargo
compartment lamps) comes on in
darkness when you

unlock the vehicle

remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch

open a front door (only the interior
lighting in the front comes on)

open a rear door (only the rear
interior lamps come on, if the rear
automatic control is activated
(
page 126)
The interior lighting switches off after
10 seconds if feature is activated, see
“Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off”
(
page 154).
!An interior lamp switched on manually does
not go out automatically.
Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ON
position for extended periods of time with the
engine turned off could result in a discharged
battery.
iThe interior lighting is factory-set to
automatic mode.
iIf a door remains open, the interior lamps
switch off automatically after approximately
5 minutes when the SmartKey is removed or in
starter switch position 0.
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126 Controls in detail
Lighting
Manual control
Switching interior lighting on
Press symbolW on rocker
switch 5.
Interior lamp 6 comes on.
Switching interior lighting off
Move rocker switch 5 to center
position.
Interior lamp 6 goes out.
Automatic control is activated.
Rear interior lamps
The rear interior lamps are located above
the rear seat bench on the left and right
side.
Right overhead control panel shown, left
overhead control panel laterally reversed
1 Lamp on
2 Switch for rear interior lamps
3 Automatic control
Manual control Switching interior lighting on
Move switch
2 to position 1.
The rear interior lamp comes on.
Switching interior lighting off
Move switch 2 to center position.
The rear interior lamp goes out.
Automatic control
Activating automatic control
Move switch 2 to position 3.
The rear lamps come in darkness when
you open a rear door.
Deactivating automatic control
Move switch 2 to center position.
The rear lamps remain switched off in
darkness, even when you open a rear
door.
!To prevent the vehicle battery from being
discharged, all interior lamps switch off auto-
matically after approximately 30 minutes with a
door or the tailgate open and the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch.
An interior lamp switched on manually does not
go out automatically. Before leaving the vehicle,
make sure the interior lamps are switched off.
!The rear interior lamps can be switched on
with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
SmartKey removed from the starter switch for up
to 30 minutes.
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127
Controls in detail
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Cargo compartment lamps
The switch for the
cargo compartment
lamps is located in the overhead control
panel.
1 Switch for cargo compartment lamps The cargo compartment lamps are located
above the rear window.
2 Cargo compartment lamps
Switching cargo compartment lamps
on
Press switch 1.
Cargo compartment lamps 2 come
on. Switching cargo compartment lamps
off
Press switch
1 once more.
Cargo compartment lamps 2 go out.
iWhen opening the tailgate, the cargo
compartment lamps come on automatically.
Switching off the cargo compartment lamps
using switch 1 in the overhead control panel
(
page 127) then is not possible.
You can switch off the cargo compartment lamps
if the tailgate should remain open for a longer
period of time, see “Switching cargo compart-
ment lamps off and on with the tailgate open”
(
page 128).
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128 Controls in detail
Lighting
Switching cargo compartment lamps
off and on with the tailgate open1 Door lock
2 Lock cylinder Switching off
Open the tailgate (page 105).
Press door lock
1 down in direction of
arrow until it engages.
Switching on
Press lock cylinder 2 to activate the
cargo compartment lamps again.
The cargo compartment lamps will
come on.
!To prevent the vehicle battery from being
discharged, switch off the cargo compartment
lamps if the tailgate should remain open for a
longer period of time.
!Do not close the tailgate if the lock is
engaged in down position. The lock could
otherwise be damaged.
When locking the tailgate, it is important that the
door lock be in the same original position as
shown in the illustration.
To return the door lock 1 to its original position,
press lock cylinder 2.
Warning!G
To prevent possible pe rsonal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the tail-
gate opening when closing the tailgate. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.
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129
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Lighting
Door entry lamps
For better orientation in the dark, the
corresponding door entry lamp comes on
when you open a door and the automatic
control is activated (
page 125).
The door entry lamp w ill switch off when
the corresponding door is closed.
iIf you turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 0 and switch off the head-
lamps, the door entry lamps will remain lit for
approximately 5 minutes.
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