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Old 10-13-2008, 11:05 PM
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Lights turning on when unlocking car

Today while I was walking with my friend (we both have 08 C-Classes) to her car, I noticed that her lights (front and rear) automatically turned on when she unlocked her car with her smartkey. Is there a way to do this? Or is it part of a package?
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Didn't the dealer run you through the menu options when the car was delivered?

http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...html#d13e20926
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not at all actually
surprisingly I knew more than he did
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<<Didn't the dealer run you through the menu options when the car was delivered?>>

Just leave the headlight switch in automatic. One click to the right.
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Originally Posted by RLE
<<Didn't the dealer run you through the menu options when the car was delivered?>>

Just leave the headlight switch in automatic. One click to the right.
There is an option in the "Settings" under "lights" section. Surround lights. Turn them on as well.
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There is an option in the "Settings" under "lights" section. Surround lights. Turn them on as well.
That's what I did. Check the manual.
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<<Didn't the dealer run you through the menu options when the car was delivered?>>
Uh, no. I wish.
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Is there any adjustment for the sensitivity of the light meter. Mine tends to flicker on and off a bit while coming through a few really shady areas in the neighborhood. Do you think this would potentially hurt the car if it switches on/off a lot?
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You mean the exterior lights? Don't run in A mode if you don't want them to switch, use manual control.

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