Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Lights
Switching the daytime running lamps on/ off
This function is not available in Canada.
If you have activated the Day Lights function and the light switch is in the or position, the daytime running lamps are switched on automatically during the day when the engine is running.
In the dark, the following also light up:
- the low-beam headlamps
- the parking lamps
- the tail lamps
- the license plate lamp
- the side marker lamps
•► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
•► Press the button to select the Lights submenu.
•► Press the button to confirm.
•► Press the button to select the Day Lights function.
If the Daytime Running Lights: function has been switched on, the cone of light and the symbol in the multifunction display are shown in red.
•► Press the button to save the setting.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/ off
•► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
•► Press the button to select the Lights submenu.
•► Press the button to confirm.
•► Press to select the Adapt.
Highbeam function.
If the Adapt. Highbeam function has been switched on, the cone of light and the symbol in the multifunction display are shown in red.
•► Press the button to save the setting.
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting
•► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.
•► Press the button to select the Lights submenu.
•► Press the button to confirm.
•► Press the button to select Amb. light +/-.
•► Press the button to confirm.
•► Press the button to adjust the brightness to any level from Off to Level 5 (bright).
•► Press the or button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating surround lighting and exterior lighting delayed switch-off
If you have activated the Surround Lighting function and the light switch is in the or position, the following functions are active when it is dark:
RSurround lighting: the exterior lighting remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking with the key. The exterior lighting switches off when you open the driver's door.
RExterior lighting delayed switch-off: the exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds after the engine has been switched off. If you close all the doors, the exterior lighting goes off after 15 seconds.
If you activate the Surround Lighting function, the following light up depending on the vehicle's equipment:
- the parking lamps
- the fog lamps
- the daytime running lamps
- the side marker lamps
- the surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
•► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
•► Press the button to select the Lights submenu.
•► Press the button to confirm.
•► Press the button to select the Surround lighting function.
When the Surround Lighting function is activated, the light cone and the area around the vehicle are displayed in red in the multifunction display.
•► Press the button to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting temporarily:
•► Before leaving the vehicle, turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock.
•► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock and back to position 0.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is reactivated the next time you start the engine.
Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate the Light. delay function, the interior lighting remains on for 20 seconds after you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
•► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.
•► Press the button to select the Lights submenu.
•► Press the button to confirm.
•► Press the button to select the Light. Delay function.
When the Light. Delay function is activated, the vehicle interior is displayed in red in the multifunction display.
•► Press the button to save the setting.
Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for distance The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles. The selected unit of measu ...Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic door locking feature If you select the Auto. Door Locks function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 9 mph. For further information o ...See also:
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission and differential assembly are
contained within a single housing.
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Opera ...
Entry Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, license
plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome
lamps, and most of the interior lights
turn on briefly when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) button is
pressed, or when the ...
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery.
To prevent battery discharge while driving, the following systems are reduced automatically in two stages and then turned off:
...