03 Instruments and controls
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Position/parking lamps
Position/parking lamps are switched on with
the headlamp control knob.
Knob for headlamp control in the position for
position/parking lamps.
Turn the knob to the position for (num-
ber plate lighting is switched on at the same
time).
If the car's electrical system is in key position
II or the engine is running then the daytime
running lights also switch on.
When it is dark outside and the tailgate is
opened the rear position/parking lamps illumi-
nate to alert traffic behind. This takes place
irrespective of what position the knob is in or
what key position the car's electrical system
is in.
Related information
•Light switches (p. 83)
Daytime running lights
With the knob for headlamp control in
position, and the car's electrical system in key
position II or the engine running, the daytime
running lights are activated automatically in
daylight.
Daytime running lights during the day.
DRL
Knob for headlamp control in AUTO position.
With the knob for headlamp control in
position the daytime running lights (Daytime
Running Lights - DRL) are activated automati-
cally when the car is driven in daylight. A light
sensor on the top of the instrument panel
changes from daytime running lights to
dipped beam at twilight or when daylight
becomes too weak. Switching to dipped
beam also takes place when the rear fog
lamps are activated.
On cars with halogen headlamps the daytime
running light lamps are switched off when
main or dipped beam is activated.
On cars with active Xenon headlamps
(p. 89) the daytime running light lamps are
switched on with reduced brightness when
main or dipped beam is activated.
WARNING
This system help to save energy - it cannot
determine in all situations when daylight is
too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in mist
and rain.
The driver is always responsible for ensur-
ing that the car is driven with the correct
beam pattern for the traffic situation and in
accordance with applicable traffic regula-
tions.
