G-Class Owner's Manual - Mercedes G-Class, G-Wagon, G500, G55 ...

Controls in detail
Lighting
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A warning sounds if you remove the key
from the ignition lock and open the
driver's door while the side lamps or
dipped-beam headlamps are switched
on.
The SWITCH OFF LIGHTS! message appears
in the multi-function display.
Constant headlamp mode
You can set constant headlamp mode using
the operating system ( page 145).
This does not apply to countries in which
there is a legal requirement to use constant
headlamp mode.
Turn the light switch to M.
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The dipped-beam headlamps, side
lamps and licence plate illumination
are switched on when the engine is running.
Automatic headlamp feature
The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps
and licence plate illumination are switched
on automatically, depending on the ambient
light.
Risk of accident G
If the light switch is set to U:
the headlamps may switch off briefly as
a result of strong glare (e.g. from oncoming
traffic)
the lights do not switch on automatically
in foggy conditions
Set the light switch to B in good time.
You will otherwise endanger yourself and
others.
Nur fuer internen Gebrauch
You should only turn the light switch from
U to B when it is dark if the vehicle is
stationary. You could otherwise cause an
accident as a result of the headlamps being
briefly interrupted.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. You are responsible for the vehicle's
lighting.
Turn the light switch to U.
The side lamps are switched on and off
automatically when the key is in position
1 in the ignition lock ( page 35).
The dipped-beam headlamps, side
lamps and licence plate illumination
are switched on/off automatically
when the engine is running.