2001 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 188

To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged with doors open, all interior lamps switch off after approximately 5 minutes. 6 Interior lamps, front: Press rocker switch in to switch front interior and reading lamps on. The front interior lighting stays on while the rocker switch is pressed in. Switching off the front interior lighting: Press rocker switch to position (4) or (5). Courtesy lighting The interior of your vehicle is equipped with various different lighting installations to help you to orient yourself better in the dark. Entrance lamps, exit lamps With exterior lamps on or electronic key in starter switch position 1, the lamps in the door trays illuminate. The lights will remain on for approximately 5 minutes if the electronic key is in starter switch position 0 and exterior lamps are switched off. Footwell lighting With exterior lamps on, the driver and front passenger footwell is illuminated. Center console lighting Turn the electronic key in the starter switch to position 1. The center console is illuminated from the rear-view mirror. Door entry lamps The appropriate entry lamp switches on if a door is opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to automatic function. The entry lamp switches off automatically when the door is closed. Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 185 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index