Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
- Turn the light switch to
or
. With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch to
, the daytime running lamps and the
parking lamps are switched on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to
, the manual settings take precedence
over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
This function is only available on vehicles with daytime running lamps.
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
- To activate the daytime running lamps (vehicles with a luxury multifunction steering wheel): you can activate the daytime running lamps function using the on-board computer ().
- Turn the light switch to
or
. With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
It is only possible to activate the high-beam headlamps if the brightness of the ambient light is at a low level.
However, the high-beam flasher can always be used.
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to
or
, the manual settings take precedence
over the daytime running lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
To switch on the low-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock to position 2 or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to .
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster li ...
Automatic headlamp mode
X To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to
or
.
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on
or off automatically depending on the brightn ...
See also:
Using the Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
D: 5-speed automatic transmission mode. 4: 4-speed automatic transmission
mode.
The 4-speed mode is suitable for the following driving conditions:
• Driving o ...
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote
key. When removed, the key blade can be used
to:
• Lock/unlock the driver's door if the remote
key is not functioning properly
• Lock/unlock th ...
Folding the rear seat backrest back
: Backrest
; Lock verification indicator
= Backrest release handle
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary.
Make sure that the seat belt does not become ...