131 Controls in detail
Control system
Setting night security illumination
(Exterior lamps delayed shut-off)
Use the 
HEADLIGHTS DELAYED SHUT-OFF
 
function to set whether and for how long 
you would like the exterior lamps to illumi-
nate during darkness after all doors are 
closed.
When the delayed shut-off feature is acti-
vated and the exterior lamp switch is in 
positionU, the following lamps will re-
main lit after you remove the SmartKey 
from the starter switch:
Parking lamps
Tail lamps
License plate lamps
Front fog lampsTo activate night security illumination:
Select delayed shut-off period 
(page 131).
Turn the exterior lamp switch to 
positionU.
To select delayed shut-off period:
Move the selection marker with 
theæ orç button to the LIGHTING 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until you see this message in the 
display: 
HEADLIGHTS DELAYED 
SHUT-OFF.The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Pressæ orç to select the 
desired lamp-on period.
You can select:
0 s
, the delayed shut-off feature is 
deactivated
15 s
, 30 s
, 45 s
 or 
60 s
, the delayed 
shut-off feature is activated
You can temporarily deactivate the 
delayed shut-off feature:
Before leaving the vehicle turn the 
SmartKey in the starter switch to 
position0.
Then turn it to position2 and back 
to0.
iYou can reactivate this function within 
ten minutes by opening a door.
If you do not open a door after 
removing the SmartKey, the lamps will 
automatically switch off after 
60 seconds.
 
295 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
.
LIGHTS
TURN OFF LIGHTS!
This display appears if the driver’s door is 
opened and no SmartKey in the starter 
switch.
Insert SmartKey in the starter switch.
Switch off the headlights.
LOW BEAM, L
CHECK LIGHT!
The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center as soon as possible.
LOW BEAM, R
CHECK LIGHT!
The right low beam lamp is 
malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center as soon as possible.
REVERSE LIGHT, L
CHECK LIGHT!
 
The left backup lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
REVERSE LIGHT, R
CHECK LIGHT!
 
The right backup lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
MARKER LIGHT, FL
CHECK LIGHTS!
 
BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
 
The left parking lamps are 
malfunctioning. A backup bulb is being 
used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center as soon as possible.
MARKER LIGHT, FR
CHECK LIGHTS!
 
BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
 
The right parking lamps are 
malfunctioning. A backup bulb is being 
used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center as soon as possible.
TAIL LIGHT, L
CHECK LIGHTS!
 
BACK-UP LIGHT ON!
 
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. 
A backup bulb is being used.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center as soon as possible.