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:
Low-beam headlamps (halogen headlamps)
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood.
Remove the headlamp cover ().
Left-hand headlamp: detach the washer fluid reservoir ().
Turn housing cover 1 counter-clockwise and pull it out.
Pul ...
Socket in the front-compartment centerconsole
If accessories are connected, make sure
that a maximum current draw of 15 A is not
exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuse.
The socket is not suitable for operating
the tire inflati ...
Setting the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance
for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span
between one and two seconds. With this
function, you can set the minimum distance
that DISTRONIC PLUS kee ...