Interior Lighting

May 19, 2003 | 01:45 PM

Turbo2

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Interior Lighting

I just went to drive a new E-Class (E320) this weekend (although I had driven both the E320 and E500 last summer at an E-motion event, I never got a brochure). When looking through the brochure, I read about the interior lighting that comes on when it is dark. Can anyone comment on this, like, dislike, how bright is it, which lights come on, etc?

Thanks

May 19, 2003 | 02:01 PM

mwillems

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2009 ML320 CDi Bluetec

Like, a lot.

How bright? Dim in the back ground. You can set it yourself (passengers with switch, driver with menu)

May 19, 2003 | 02:06 PM

jim256

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'03 Mercedes E320

It's of value--there are halos around both the front and rear roof dome lights, and when you use the headlights they create a glow that provides ambient lighting for the interior. There's also one in the base of the mirror that bathes the console. Adjustment of the front halo is via the steering wheel buttons on the Settings menu (1 thru 5 brightness, 3 default is my preference), the rear is adjusted via a switch on the dome light (I have that somewhat brighter but nobody ever sits back there).

May 19, 2003 | 02:25 PM

bmw2mb

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530

the only thing i don't like is that the rear reading lamps are blinding..it shines on your lap and in your face. it should be a spot light....i'm sure this will be changing in the new e's.

May 19, 2003 | 02:25 PM

LA320OWNER

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2007 E350 Sport Package

It is controllable and is sort of like having a "night light" on in your car. You can very the intensity or turn it off. I like it.

May 19, 2003 | 02:27 PM

rayscar

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2003 MB E500

I have mine set for setting #4. I like it and so do my kids.

May 19, 2003 | 02:48 PM

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May 19, 2003 | 03:24 PM

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Love it.

May 19, 2003 | 08:26 PM

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Turbo2

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Thanks for the replies, glad to hear its such a welcome addition to the car.

May 19, 2003 | 09:49 PM

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May 20, 2003 | 01:22 AM

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2003 E320

OMG, I had only test driven the E-Class during the day, and the first time I drove the car at night was after I bought it! I was just AMAZED at how beautiful the dials and lighting are--particularly with the pano roof--at night!!! I wish I had bought the illuminated door sills in blue to go with the night lighting (but who thinks about interior lighting when it's usually so hohummm!). FABULOUS!!!