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.
Automatic interior lighting control
► To switch on/off: press the
button.
When the automatic interior lighting control is activated, the button is flush with the overhead control panel.
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/off: press the 
button.
► To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off: press the 
button.
► To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 
button.
See also:
Refined atmosphere for maximum driving pleasure
The high-class interior - which seems even more spacious when fitted with the
optional panoramic glass sunroof - makes use of new materials and colour
combinations to enhance the high-class appeal ...
Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
The residual heat function is only available in
vehicles for Canada with automatic climate
control.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stati ...
Safety & Features
The S-Class has not been crash-tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety. Standard safety features include eight airbags, an electronic stability
system and antilock brakes. Click here ...