Exterior lighting

The exterior lighting of the Mercedes E-Class (4th gen, W212, 2009–2016) provides the best possible visibility and safety thanks to modern daytime running lamps and headlamps. Mercedes recommends driving with the lights on during the day as well, to increase visibility. This way you are always clearly visible in traffic, regardless of lighting conditions.

General Notes

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends driving with the lights on during the day as well. Your vehicle is equipped with special daytime running lamps for this purpose. In some countries, statutory regulations and voluntary specifications may result in differences in operation.

The exterior lighting of the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) ensures optimum visibility day and night. With daytime running lamps and modern headlamps, safety in road traffic is significantly increased.

Mercedes recommends driving with the lights on during the day as well – a simple way to improve visibility and thus safety.

Question: What is the function of the E-Class daytime running lamps?

Answer: They increase the visibility of the vehicle to other road users during the day.

Question: Are there country-specific differences in the exterior lighting?

Answer: Yes, depending on statutory regulations, the operation of the lighting may vary.