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86 Instrument cluster
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Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
High beam, see page 134
ABS malfunction, see page 269
Brake warning lamp (except Canada), see
page 266.
Parking brake engaged, see page 266
Brake fluid low, see page 266
ESP. Adjust driving to road condition,
see page 270
Fasten seat belts, see page 270
SRS malfunction, see page 267Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on when
the engine is running, it indicates a
malfunction of the fuel management system,
emission control system, systems which
impact emissions, or the fuel cap is not
closed tight. In all cases, we recommend that
you have the malfunction checked as soon as
possible, see page 265.
ABS
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129 Exterior lamp switch
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MOff
UAutomatic headlamp mode, see below.
CPar k ing lamps (als o s id e m ar ker lamps , taillamps ,
licence plate lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When the engine is running, the low
beam is additionally switched on.BParking lamps plus low beam or high beam
headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).
ˆStanding lamps, right (turn left one stop)
‚Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops)
‡Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking
lamps and/or low beam headlamps on. Green
indicator in lamp switch comes on.
†Rear fog lamp (pull out to second detent) in
addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in
lamp switch comes on.
Note:
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps
(except standing lamps) are not switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and / or
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position M or U.
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131 Exterior lamp switch
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Turn exterior lamp switch to positionM orU.
When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps
are automatically switched on. In low ambient light
conditions the parking lamps will also switch on.
•Canada only:
When shifting from a driving position to
position “N” or “P”, the low beam switches off
(3 minutes delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch
should be turned to position B to permit
activation of the high beam headlamps.•USA only:
The high beam headlamps can also be activated
when driving with the daytime running lamp mode
activated and exterior lamp switch in positionM.
To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see the
individual setting menu “LIGHTING” – “LIGHT
CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE” on page 114.
Note:
See page 129 for notes on the exterior lamp switch.
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134 Combination switch
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Combination switch
1Low beam
(exterior lamp switch position B)
2High beam
(exterior lamp switch position B)3High beam flasher (high beam available
independent of exterior lamp switch position)
4Turn signals, right
5Turn signals, left
To signal minor directional changes, such as changing
lanes on a highway, move combination switch briefly to
the point of resistance only and release. The turn
signals blink three times.
To operate the turn signals continuously, move the
combination switch past the point of resistance (up or
down). The switch is automatically canceled when the
steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.
Turn signal failure
If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator
system flashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate.
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260 What you should know at the gas station
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•Bulbs
Front:
high and low beam: H4 60 / 55W 12V
fog lamp: H3 55W 12V
standing and parking lamp: T 4W 12V
turn signal lamp: PY 21W 12V (1156NA[cp 32])
Side:
side marker lamp yellow: T 4W 12V
side marker lamp red: T 4W 12V
turn signal lamp: WY 5W 12V 5W
Rear:
tail lamp: R 5W 12V
stop lamp: P 21W 12V
turn signal lamp: PY 21W 12V
backup lamp: P 21W 12V
fog lamp: P 21W 12V
license plate lamp: C 5W 12V (tubular)
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283 Malfunction and warning messages
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Line 1 Line 2 C*
3RD BRAKE LAMP
3
CHECK LAMPS! 2
ADD. TURN SIG LAMP, RH CHECK LAMPS! 2
ADD. TURN SIG LAMP, LH CHECK LAMPS! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1
BRAKE LAMP
2
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
BRAKE LAMP, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
BRAKE LAMP, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
LOW BEAM, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
LOW BEAM, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
VISIT WORKSHOP!
1
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 2
FRONT FOGLAMP, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
FRONT FOGLAMP, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
HIGH BEAM, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
HIGH BEAM, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
LICENSE PLATE, L CHECK LAMPS! 2
LICENSE PLATE, R CHECK LAMPS! 2
LIGHTS SWITCH OFF LAMPS! 1
LEFT FRT. PARK LAMP CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
1
RIGHT FRT. PARK LAMP CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
1
TURN SIGNAL F, L CHECK LAMPS
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
4
2 Line 1 Line 2 C*
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330 Exterior lamps
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5Protection cover
6Electrical connector (standing- and parking lamp)
7Electrical connector (high- and low beam)8Retainer spring
9Bulb for high- and low beam
10Bulb socket for standing- and parking lamp
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331 Exterior lamps
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H4 60 / 55W 12V
Remove protection cover (5) and pull off electrical
connector (6).
Unclip retainer spring (8) and take out bulb (9).
Insert new bulb so that the base locates in the recess on
the holder.
Clip in retainer spring (8), plug the electrical
connector (6) onto the bulb (9) and press on protection
cover (5).
Bulbs for parking and standing lamp
T 4W 12V
Pull off electrical connector (6) from the bulb (10).
Push bulb (10) into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb (10) in socket, push in and turn
clockwise until it clicks in.
Plug electrical connector (6) onto the bulb (10).To reinstall headlamp:
Insert headlamp (3) and screw in headlamp-securing
screws (4).
Install head lamp trim panel (2) and seal and screw in
securing screws (1).
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