2003 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 126

Controls in detail Control system Setting locator lighting During darkness, the following lamps will come on when the exterior lamp switch is in position U, the locator lighting feature is activated, and the vehicle is unlocked by remote control: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver's door is opened. It switches off automatically after a period of approximately 40 seconds. Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHTING submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display: LOCATOR LIGHTING. The selection marker is on the current setting. Setting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed shut-off) Use the HEADLAMPS DELAYED SHUT-OFF function to set whether and for how long you would like the exterior lamps to illuminate during darkness after all doors are closed. When the delayed shut-off feature is activated and the exterior lamp switch is in position U, the following lamps will remain lit after you remove the key from the starter switch: Parking lamps Tail lamps Press æ or ç to select the desired setting. The locator lighting will be switched on or off. License plate lamps Front fog lamps i You can reactivate this function within ten minutes by opening a door. If you do not open a door after removing the key, the lamps will automatically switch off after 60 seconds. 126