2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 155
2006 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed switch-off) Use this function to set whether you would like the exterior lamps to illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and closing the doors. 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 when the engine is turned off and remain lit for approximately 15 seconds: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps If after turning off the engine you do not open a door or do not close an opened door, the lamps will switch off automatically after 60 seconds. i You can reactivate this function within 10 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 switch the delayed switch-off feature On or Off. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U before turning off the engine ( page 49). You can temporarily deactivate the delayed switch-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 0. The delayed switch-off feature is deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 154