2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 140

Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed switch-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 switch-off feature is activated, the following lamps will remain lit after you remove the key from the starter switch: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Front fog lamps The exterior lamp switch must be set to position U ( page 112). The selection marker is on the current setting. Press æ or ç to select the desired setting. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U. The locator lighting will be switched on or off. Ambient light level Using this function, you can adjust the brightness of the ambient lighting. Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Lighting submenu. Press button j or k, repeatedly until you see the message Ambient light Level in the display. The selection marker is on the current setting. Press æ or ç to select the brightness of the lighting. 1 represents the darkest setting and 5 represents the brightest setting. The ambient light is switched off below setting 1 or above setting 5. The selection marker points to off. 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. 140