2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 179
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
Page 179 highlights
Controls in detail Control system In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps For more information on the daytime running lamp mode, see "Lighting" ( page 143). Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated, the exterior lamp switch in position U ( page 144) and the interior lighting in automatic mode ( page 151), the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked using button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 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 the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps will switch off automatically after approximately 40 seconds. Press button æ or ç to switch the locator lighting function On or Off. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U when exiting the vehicle. The locator lighting feature is activated. Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Surround Lighting Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. i For safety reasons, changing the setting for the daytime running lamp mode is not possible while the vehicle is in motion. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Settings can only be made at a standstill. For safety reasons, resetting to factory settings ( page 171) while driving will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode. 178