2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 165

Controls in detail Control system i For safety reasons, resetting the Lighting submenu to factory settings while driving ( page 154) will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Lighting - Cannot be completely reset to factory settings while driving. Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U, the following lamps will switch on when the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* during darkness: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver's door is opened. If you do not open a door after unlocking with the SmartKey the lamps will switch off automatically after approximately 40 seconds. Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Function Surround lighting in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. Press button æ or ç to switch the locator lighting function on. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U when exiting the vehicle. The locator lighting feature is activated. 163