2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 97

Interior lighting i If a door remains open and the SmartKey is not in the ignition lock, the interior lighting switches off after a short while. X To switch off: press the z symbol on rocker switch =. The interior lighting remain switched off even when it is dark if you: Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock 95 Rear-compartment overhead control panel : p Switches the right-hand reading Interior lighting control Important notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except for when the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Front interior lighting ! If the interior lighting has been switched on manually, it will not be switched off automatically. This can cause the starter battery to discharge. Make sure that the interior lighting does not remain switched on too long after the engine has been switched off. X Automatic interior lighting control X To switch on: press the c symbol on rocker switch =. X To switch off: set rocker switch = to the center position. Reading lamps X To switch on/off: press the p button. Cargo compartment lamp To switch on: set rocker switch = to the center position. The interior lighting switches on automatically when it is dark if you: Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer (Y page 165). When a front door is opened, the front interior lighting comes on. When a rear door is opened, the rear interior lighting comes on. In addition, the courtesy lights come on. G Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Z Lights and windshield wipers lamp on/off ; p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off Manual control