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Old May 19, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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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?

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Old May 19, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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Like, a lot.

How bright? Dim in the back ground. You can set it yourself (passengers with switch, driver with menu)
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Old May 19, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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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).
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Old May 19, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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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.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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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.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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I have mine set for setting #4. I like it and so do my kids.
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I like it and everyone comments (positively) on it.
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Very Classy-upscale- I love it. Kids do too. They don't actually need a light on, yet not be in total dark. Causes a "WOW" when new passangers see it along with the Pano Roof
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Thanks for the replies, glad to hear its such a welcome addition to the car.
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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!!!
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I'm sure this will sound silly - but the interior lighting is one of my favorite things about the car...
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