Left and right roadside parking lamps

The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.

Switching on

After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point for approx.

2 seconds, arrow 3.

The roadside parking lamps drain the battery.

Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not have enough power to start the engine.

Switching off

Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3.

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