Interior Lighting - Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class Owner's Manual

the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X
To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out.
Headlamps misted up on the inside
The headlamps may mist up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X
Switch on the lights and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes, depend-
ing on the length of the journey and the
weather conditions (humidity and temper-
ature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.

Interior lighting

Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
p To switch the left-hand front reading
:
lamp on/off
c To switch the front interior lighting
;
on
v To switch the rear interior lighting
=
on/off
| To switch the front interior lighting/
?
automatic interior lighting control off
p To switch the right-hand front read-
A
ing lamp on/off
To switch the automatic interior lighting
B
control on
Rear-compartment overhead control panel
p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
:
on/off
p To switch the right-hand reading
;
lamp on/off
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 key is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may be
set using the on-board computer
( Y page 222).
Automatic interior lighting control
X
To switch on: set the switch to centre
position B.
X
To switch off: set the switch to the |
position.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
unlock the vehicle
R
open a door
R
remove the key from the ignition lock
R
Interior lighting
Z
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