Welcome lights

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When the vehicle is unlocked the side lights are switched on for approximately 20 seconds. This allows the vehicle to be identified more easily in unfavorable incident light.

Before the welcome lights can be activated the light switch must first be turned to "Position 2" or the "AUTO Position". The welcome lights are activated as soon as the vehicle's locks are disengaged. The Car Access System (CAS) supports this process by furnishing the status of the central locking system through K CAN2. The footwell module (FRM) receives the "unlock" status message and responds by switching on the exterior lights for approximately 20 seconds. While the welcome lights are on they can be deactivated again at any time with the status "Terminal 15 on".

The following lightings are activated:

Tail light
Side lights
Side marker light
Interior lighting
Ground lights
Number-plate light
Indicator lamp in the instrument cluster