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Coming/Leaving Home Function*
This function makes it possible to switch on the lights for a short
time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on Coming Home Function
– Switch off the ignition once the low beam is switched on.
– Leave the light switch in the position for low beam
.
– Close all the doors and the boot lid.
Switching on Leaving Home Function
– Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming/Leaving Home
switches on the following lights:
•Parking lights,
•Low beam,
•Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,
•Licence plate light.
Coming Home Function
The function Coming Home is only switched on, if the low beam was
switched on when the ignition is on.
The lights go out 80 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the lights go out 80 seconds after
switching off the ignition.
The light switch remains in the position for low beam also after switching
off the Coming Home Function, all lights are automatically switched off. On vehicles fitted with automatic driving lamp control you can also switch
the light switch in the position

⇒ page 63, fig. 41 . The function Coming
Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the interior rear
mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light sensor,
the Coming Home Function is not switched on after switching off the igni-
tion.
Leaving Home Function
The function Leaving Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount
of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value
of the light sensor, the Leaving Home Function is not switched on after
unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control.
After unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control, the lights come
on for 80 seconds. The Leaving Home Function is also switched off after
the ignition is switched on and after locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened within 30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle
is locked automatically.
Note
•If the Coming/Leaving Home Function is switched on constantly, the
battery will be heavily discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.
•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in
accordance with the legal requirements.
•For vehicles fitted with fog lights you can change the illumination
period of the Coming/Leaving Home Function by means of the information
display* ⇒page 28.
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Interior lighting
Front interior lighting and lighting of storage
compartment on front passenger side
Switching the interior light on
– Press the switch to the left, the symbol
 ⇒ fig. 48
appears.
Switching the interior light off
– Press the switch into the middle position O.
– On the version without reading lights press the switch to the right, the symbol O appears.
Door contact setting
– Press the switch to the right, the symbol
 appears. – On the version without reading lights press the switch into
the middle position
.
Reading lights*
– Press on one of the switches in order to switch the right or left reading light on or off.
Lighting of storage compartm ent on the front passenger
side*
– When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger side the lighting in the storage compartment
comes on.
– The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and goes out when the flap is closed.
The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door
or when the ignition key has been removed. The light goes out again
about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed. The interior
lighting is switched off when you lock the car or switch the ignition on. This
only applies when the switch for the corresponding interior lights is
standing on the door contact setting.
The interior lighting goes off after about 10 minutes when a door has been
left open in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
If the switch is in the position O (permanent lights), the interior lighting
goes off at the latest after 30 minutes in order to avoid discharging the
battery of the vehicle.
Note
We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage.
Fig. 48 Detail of the
headliner: front interior
lighting
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Rear interior lighting*
The rear interior lighting ⇒fig. 49 is actuated by moving the switch to the
symbol , O or to the middle position .
The same principles apply for the interior lighting at the rear as for the inte-
rior lighting at the front ⇒ page 70.
Note
We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.
Front door warning light*
The warning light is located in the door trim panel below ⇒fig. 50 .
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes
out about 10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging
the battery of the vehicle.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning
light.
Luggage compartment light*
The lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. The
luggage compartment lighting will switch off again automatically if the boot
lid remains open for more than about 30 minutes.
Fig. 49 Roof liner light
at the rearFig. 50 Front door:
Warning light
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Seats and Stowage89
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Note
•The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is
running. This has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
•If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automat-
ically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine
control.
Rear seats
Folding the rear seats forwards
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the rear seats can be
folded forwards, if necessary remove the rear seats. Both rear
seats can be folded forward individually on vehicles with divided
rear seats*.
Folding the rear seats forwards
– In order to avoid causing any damage when folding the rear seat forward it is important to adjust the front seats so that no
damage can occur when this is done.
– Pull up the rear seats in the direction of arrow and fold forwards in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 66.
– Press the unlocking knob and fold the rear seat backrest forwards ⇒fig. 67.
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear
head restraints removed before the seat backrests are folded forward.
Store the removed head restraints in such a way that they cannot be
Fig. 66 Folding the
rear seats forwards
Fig. 67 Unlock the seat
backrest
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Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒page 106, fig. 96 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper
attention or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled
manner may result in burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You
should therefore never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power sockets.
Note
•Connecting electrical components when the engine is not
running will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
•Further information ⇒page 270, “Accessories, changes and replace-
ment of parts”.
Power socket in the luggag e compartment (estate car)
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 97.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved elec-
trical accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts. The vehicle battery
will be discharged in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same principles apply here as for ⇒page 106.
Fig. 97 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
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•The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the
underside of the vehicle. Therefore do not place the vehicle, if you
wish to operate the auxiliary heating, in such a way that the exhaust
gases of the auxiliary heating can come easily into contact with
inflammable materials (e.g. dry grass) or easily inflammable
substances (e.g. fuel run out).
Note
•If the auxiliary heating runs, the fuel consumption comes from the
vehicle tank. Therefore the auxiliary heating should not be operated, if
there is very little fuel in the tank.
•The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the
underside of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must
not be blocked.
•If the auxiliary heating and ventilation is running, the vehicle battery
discharges. If the auxiliary heating and ventilation has been operated
several times over a longer period, the vehicle must be driven a few kilom-
eters in order to recharge the vehicle battery.
•The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a
coolant temperature of approx. 50 °C.
•At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water
vapour in the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is
not an operating problem.
•After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump runs for a
short period.
•The auxiliary heating and ventilation does not switch on or comes on,
if the vehicle battery indicates a low loading state.
•The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) switches on, if in the informa-
tion display: Please refuel! is indicated or was indicated before switching
off the ignition.
•When driving, the auxiliary heating can only be switched on, if the exte-
rior temperature is lower than 5 °C.
•The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or
leaves in order to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
•So that the warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on
the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating), the control dial ⇒page 119,
fig. 116 must be turned up to the stop to the right when heating. With
Climatic and Climatronic, you can maintain the temperature normally
selected by you (we recommend 22 °C). It is recommended to put the air
flow in the position
. For heating and climatic put the blower switch
⇒ page 119, fig. 116 if necessary ⇒page 124, fig. 119 in the position 2.
WARNING (continued)
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way (e.g. in the middle of the steering wheel or at the inner steering
wheel edge). In such cases, injuries to the arms, the hands and the
head can occur when the driver airbag is deployed.
Ignition lock
Petrol engines
- ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
- ignition switched on
- start engine
Diesel engines - interruption of fuel supply, ignition switched off, engine off, the
steering can be locked. - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
•You should not switch on any major electrical components during the
heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering
wheel until the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always
lock the steering as a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as
a deterrent against possible theft of your vehicle ⇒.
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot,
or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the
steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low
beam or main beam or other electrical components with major power
consumption are briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into
position when one releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before
starting the engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock
prevents the starter being engaged when the engine is running and thus
getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the
selector lever is in position P.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 129 Ignition lock
positions
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A2
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WARNING
•When driving, the ignition key mu st always be in the ignition
lock in the position (ignition switched on) without the engine
running. This position is indicate d by the warning lights coming on.
If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected locking of the
steering wheel - risk of accident!
•Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the
vehicle has come to a standstill (put on the handbrake or select the
selector lever position P). The steering lock might otherwise
engage unintentionally - risk of accident!
•Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the
vehicle, even for a short time. This is particularly important if chil-
dren are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise start the
engine or switch on electrical equipment (e.g. power windows) -
risk of accident or injury!
Starting engine
General
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition
key.
•Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the
position P or N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the hand-
brake firmly before starting the engine.
•The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine
which means that the starter only has to crank the engine.
•Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be
damage to the starter. The engine running noises may at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic
valve clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not an oper-
ating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid
⇒page 281.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The
tow-starting distance must not be more than 50 metres ⇒page 286.
WARNING
•Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The
exhaust gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and
colourless carbon monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon
monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
•Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Caution
•The starter may only be operated (ignition key position ), if the
engine is not running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching
off the engine, the starter or the engine can be damaged.
•Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as
long as the engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature
- risk of damaging the engine!
•Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter
should not be tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres.
For the sake of the environment
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right
away. Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more
rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower.
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