With the bad weather and morning mist, you want to make the Front fog lights for your Mercedes M-Class , so you can better to see and also to be seen. The problem is that You do not know how . But do not worry about this article we will explain to you how to start and turn off these fog lights on your vehicle. Subsequently if this interests you we will call back some rules of the road on the activation of the fog lights and what you risk in the event that you do not respect that.

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How to switch on the front fog lights on Mercedes M-Class?

First, your Mercedes M-Class has different types of front lights, which we have listed below:

  • Position lights or night lights:
    • In order to being seen when the brightness decreases (e.g. in urban areas at night or at the end of the day) but does not allow to see .
  • Then traffic lights or then codes:
    • Allow to see the road at night et to be seen at a relatively short distance, without dazzling .
  • The Redlights :
    • Destined for see over long distances at night when no motorist arrives in the opposite lane.
  • And to finish the fog lights.
    • Usable in case bad weather like heavy rain and with fog or SNOW .

All will be adjustable with a joystick available on your steering wheel. The latter can be positioned on the right or on the left depending on the year of construction of your Mercedes M-Class. This command allows you to simply change the activation of the lights without having to take your eyes off the road.

On this controller you will distinguish 2 rings. One at the end that will allow you to manage the sidelamps and dipped beams . And a second ring in the center of the lever for manage your front and rear fog lights . To help you distinguish them you will find cartoon fire logos on the rings of the lever.

Activate the fog lights on Mercedes M-Class:

In order to switch on the fog lights on your Mercedes M-Class, you must perform the following manipulation:

  1. Start on your car,
  2. Start the parking lights while turning one step down the outer ring of the handle.
    • It would be advisable to see the green position light indicator light up on the dashboard
  3. Then spin a second step down the outer ring for start the low beam ,
    • There again green low beam indicator light should come on,
  4. Then use the second ring on the same command and press down once to start the fog lights.
    • When the action has worked you will see appear the fog light indicator on the dashboard of your Mercedes M-Class.

Notes : it's important to to distinguish le light fires front and rear fog light .

  • Front fog lights :
    • An oval shape with 3 lines, to the left of the oval shape.
    • The lines are down and a curvy line is superimposed to represent the mist.
    • Indicator light color: green.
  • Rear fog lights:
    • An oval shape with 3 lines, to the right of the oval shape.
    • The lines are horizontal and a curvy line is superimposed to represent the mist.
    • Indicator light color: orange.

Deactivate fog lights on Mercedes M-Class:

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In order to deactivate the fog lights on your Mercedes M-Class , you need to perform the following steps:

  1. On second ring the stalk (the one that allowed you to turn on your fog lights) exercise 1 step up ,
    • So you will find that the front fog light warning light should turn off.
  2. Then you will always have dipped beam headlights activated therefore you will have to climb 2 notches up on the first ring for completely deactivate the lights on your Mercedes M-Class.
    • When this is done, all of the lights should go out on your console.

When to start the fog lights on Mercedes M-Class?

The use of fog lights must be done only when driving with mist , the snow or so with heavy rain damage . In all cases, their use must be in addition to high beam .

He's not allowed to make use outside these conditions . Indeed, because they are high intensity lights for compensate for a lack of visibility Their use at night without bad weather or other situation, could dazzle other motorists coming in front of you in the opposite direction.

Therefore it could be dangerous and can cause an accident of the road. This is why the Traffic Laws states that a fourth category fine or, 135 € could be imposed in the event of non-compliance the use of lights on the road.

To conclude: now you know how to activate the fog lights on your Mercedes M-Class , however be careful to engage them at a suitable time otherwise you could create a accident or then have a fine .