Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quiz
Lights and windshield wipers

Interior lighting

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The interior lighting of the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) provides a pleasant ambience and good visibility in the interior, with automatic and manual control. Individual settings for the reading and interior lamps allow the lighting to be optimally adjusted. Crash-activated emergency lighting increases safety in the event of an accident.

Overview of the interior lighting

Übersicht der Innenbeleuchtung
Front roof control panel
Switch rear interior lighting on/off
Switch automatic interior light control on/off
Switch the right front reading lamp on/off
Switch front interior lighting on/off
Switch the left front reading lamp on/off
Übersicht der Innenbeleuchtung

Rear roof control panel

Switch right reading lamp on/off
Switch left reading lamp on/off

Interior light control

General Notes

Except when the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after a certain time to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.

The color and brightness of the ambient lighting are set via the on-board computer.

Automatic interior lighting control

To switch on/off: press the buttonpress.
  • When automatic interior lighting control is switched on, the button is flush with the roof control unit. The interior lighting switches on automatically when you
    • unlock the vehicle or
    • open a door or
    • remove the key from the ignition lock.

    The interior light is activated for a set time when the key is removed from the ignition lock. This afterglow time can be switched on via the on-board computer.

    Manual interior lighting control

    Switching front interior lighting on/off: Press the buttonpress.

    Switching rear interior lighting on/off: Press the buttonpress.

    Switching reading lights on/off: Press the buttonpress.

    Crash-activated emergency lighting

    The interior lighting switches on automatically in an accident.

    Switching off crash-activated emergency lighting: Press the hazard warning button.

    or

    Lock the vehicle with the key and then unlock it.

    The interior lighting of the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) offers numerous comfort functions. Whether manual or automatic, it always provides good visibility in the interior without placing unnecessary strain on the battery.

    Thanks to crash-activated emergency lighting, interior lighting is automatically activated in an accident to make orientation easier.

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