2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 166

Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off) Use this function to set whether and how long you would like the exterior lamps to illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and all doors closed. With the delayed shut-off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U before the engine is turned off, the following lamps will switch on after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch or, when using KEYLESS-GO*, open the driver's door: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps If you do not open a door after removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, the lamps will switch off automatically after approximately 60 seconds. Press button æ or ç to select the desired lamp-on period. i You can reactivate this function within ten minutes by opening a door. Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Headlamps delayed shut-off in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. 0 sec., the delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. 15 sec., 30 sec., 45 sec. or 60 sec., select the desired lamp-on period. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U before turning off the engine. The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is activated. You can temporarily deactivate the delayed shut-off feature: Before exiting the vehicle, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. Then turn it to position 2 and back to position 0. The delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 164