2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 156

Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed switch-off) Use this function to set whether and for how long you would like the exterior lamps to illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and the doors closed. With the delayed switch-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: 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. 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 switch-off in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. Press button æ or ç to select the desired lamp-on period. 0 s, the delayed switch-off feature is deactivated. 15 s, 30 s, 45 s or 60 s, select the desired lamp-on period. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U before turning off the engine ( page 48). 154