Figuring out Headlights 1970 280sl

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Hi sorry for such a basic question but I have just got my hands on a 280sl and I’m trying to work out the headlights.

There is a lights dial on the left of the steering wheel. I turn it left and the orange lights come on, then one more turn and what seems to be the high beams. I presume it’s fog lights as a little blue light appears above, also cars seem to be flashing.

I just can’t see an option to turn the headlights on without fog lights

[BobH]

Hello, if the blue light comes on the display it looks like you're on main beam, this is switched on and off by a foot operated switch, have a look in the footwell.  I understand some 280's had integrated fog lights, but i don't think you'd get a blue light warning.  i think the fog lights, if you have them, are switched by pulling the light switch out slightly

[Pawel66]

Turning left once then twice - parking light left then right (or vice-versa).
Turning right:
- first position - parking lights (all)
- second position - headlights on (long beam - foot switch, blue control lamp))
Pull out and turn right (once or twice): fog lights.

I realized it is very similar om Mercedes cars today - just no foot switch and "A" position added .

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Thanks a lot