How to turn on the headlights of a Mercedes-Benz with a column shifter?
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Mercedes-Benz's column shifter has no connection with the headlights. The headlight controls are located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel, while the column shifter is positioned on the right side of the steering wheel. To turn on the headlights, simply rotate the knob to the headlight activation position. Most vehicles use a rotary knob for light controls, though some models may feature a push-button switch instead. Many Mercedes-Benz models adopt the column shifter design, which is mounted on the right side of the steering wheel. This design frees up space between the driver and front passenger seats, allowing for additional storage compartments. There are two primary gearshift configurations in cars: floor-mounted and column-mounted. A gearshift located beneath the steering wheel is referred to as a column shifter, commonly found in American vehicles. The name 'column shifter' comes from the motion of pulling the lever toward the driver's chest when shifting gears. The gear pattern is identical to that of conventional automatic transmissions, and column shifters are typically automatic. In China, well-known American cars with column shifters include the Buick GL8 and older Regal models. German automaker Mercedes-Benz also frequently employs column shifters in models such as the R, E, S, ML, and GL series.
