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 position 6.
■ To switch off: set the switch to the
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:
set the switch to the 
position.
■ To switch the interior lighting off: set the
switch to the 
position or (if the
door
is closed) to the center position.
■ To switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the 
button.
■ To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 
button.
See also:
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
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Important safety notes
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
• adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
• fasten the seat belt
There is a risk ...
Tachometer
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
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