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Interior lighting control

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owners Manual / Lights and windshield wipers / Interior lighting / Interior lighting control

General 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.

The color and brightness of the ambient lighting can be adjusted using the on-board computer  .

Automatic interior lighting control


■ To switch on: set the switch to center


■ To switch on: set the switch to center position 6.

■ To switch off: set the switch to the position.
position.

The interior lighting automatically switches on if you:
• unlock the vehicle • open a door • remove 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  .

Manual interior lighting control


■ To switch the front interior lighting on:


■ To switch the front interior lighting on: set the switch to the ■ To switch the interior lighting off: set the position.


■ To switch the interior lighting off: set the switch to the door position or (if the
door is closed) to the center position.

■ To switch the rear interior lighting on/ off: press the ■ To switch the reading lamps on/off: button.


■ To switch the reading lamps on/off: press the Crash-responsive emergency lighting button.


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