2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class light

118 Instrument cluster
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Speedometer (9)
When the cruise control is activated, the segments on
the speedometer scale between the set speed to the top
of the scale are illuminated. Cruise control, see
page 253.
When the Distronic (DTR) is activated, one or two
segments around the speed stored in memory light up
in the speedometer dial. Distronic (DTR), see page 256.Note:
The speed display is set to read out for
•USA in mph
•Canada in km/h.

138 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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Individual settings 1Preliminary display of the individual settings.
2“SETTINGS” – the requested menu can be called up
in this options menu:
“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”, see page 140.
“LIGHTING”, see page 142.
“VEHICLE”, see page 144.
These three menus contain additional submenus.
Individual settings can be selected in these
submenus.
3Selection marker
Pressing buttonæ orç on the multifunction
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
4See below for instructions on returning the setting
menus to the factory settings.
5Ack nowl edg ment
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139 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the setting menu
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.
Pressing the æ or ç button controls the selection
marker (3) in setting menu (2).
“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”, see page 140.
“LIGHTING”, see page 142.
“VEHICLE”, see page 144.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Notes:
These settings may only be performed with the vehicle
at standstill and with the electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear if you speed up.
The setting menu previously called up will reappear
when the vehicle stops, providing no other system has
been called up in the meantime.To return menu “SETTINGS” (2) to its factory
setting:
•Call up the individual setting preliminary
display (1).
•Press the Jbutton in the instrument cluster for
approximately 3 seconds. Display (4) will appear.
•Press the Jbutton once more. The menu
“SETTINGS” is reset to factory settings,
acknowledged by display (5).
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear if you do not press the Jbutton within
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be
reset.

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“LIGHTING”
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143 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SETTINGS” – the menu “LIGHTING” can be called
up in this option menu.
3Selection marker
Pressing buttonæ orç on the multifunction
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
4“LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE”
1, see
page 157.
5“LOCATOR LIGHTING”, see page 159.
6“HEADLAMPS DELAYED SWITCH-OFF”, see “Night
security illumination” on page 158.
7“INT. ILLUMINATION DELAYED SWITCH-OFF”, see
“Interior lighting” on page 187.
8Returning the setting menu “LIGHTING” to the
factory setting.
9Acknowledgment
1Except CanadaPress the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the setting menu
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.Press buttonæ orç until the menu “LIGHTING”
is selected by the selection marker (3).
Press the j or k button until the required
display (4 to 7) is displayed. Pressing the æ orç
button controls the selection marker. The settings made
are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear again after you have run through all the setting
menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the
next or previous system.
To return menu “LIGHTING” (4 to 7) to its factory
setting:
•Call up menu (4 to 7).
•Press the Jbutton in the instrument cluster for
approximately 3 seconds. Display (8) will appear.
•Press the Jbutton once more. The menu
“LIGHTING” is reset to factory settings,
acknowledged by display (9).
The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will
appear if you do not press the Jbutton within
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be
reset.

157 Exterior lamp switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS)
(USA only)
The headlamps can be switched on and off manually or
automatically, or switched to daytime running lamp
mode.
Manual operation:
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior
lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see above.Automatic operation:
With electronic key in starter switch in position 1 turn
exterior lamp switch to positionU.
The parking lamps switch on and off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
With the engine running and exterior lamp switch in
positionU:
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps are switched on and off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps can still be switched on and off manually
using the exterior lamp switch.
Note:
The headlamps will not be automatically switched on
under foggy conditions.
Wa r n i n g !
The driver is responsible for the operation of the
vehicle’s lights at all times. The automatic
headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver.
Switch on the vehicle lights by hand when driving
or traffic conditions require you to do so.

158 Exterior lamp switch
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Daytime running lamp mode
Turn exterior lamp switch to positionM.
When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps
(includes parking lamps and license plate lamps) are
automatically switched on.
Canada only:
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (3 minutes delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position B to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.
USA only:
The high beam headlamps can also be activated when
driving with the daytime running lamp mode activated
and exterior lamp switch in positionM.
See page 156 for notes on the exterior lamp switch.
To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see
“Individual settings” – “LIGHTING” on page 142.Night security illumination
When turning off the engine, the exterior lamps switch
on for added illumination, if they were previously
switched on (except in daytime running mode). After
the last door has been closed the lamp-on time period
commences.
The lamp-on time period for night security illumination
can be set at several different timed levels from 0 (off) to
60 seconds.
Notes:
Within 10 minutes after closing the last door the night
security illumination can be reactivated by opening a
door.
See “Individual settings” – “LIGHTING” on page 142 for
instructions on how to activate the function.
Deactivating night security illumination temporarily:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 0
then to position 2 and back to position 0 again before
getting out of the vehicle. The night security
illumination will not be activated when the door is
opened.

159 Exterior lamp switch
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After unlocking the vehicle with the electronic main key
during darkness, the fog lamps, parking lamps,
taillamps and license plate lamps switch on for a
approximately 40 seconds.
The exterior lamps will be switched off when opening
the driver’s door.
See “Individual settings” – “LIGHTING” on page 142 for
instructions on how to activate the function. Headlamp cleaning system
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
The headlamps will be cleaned with a high-pressure
water jet when you press the headlamp washer
button (1).
See page 337 for instructions on filling up the
windshield/headlamp washer reservoir.
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