
Lights and visibility89
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Tips and Maintenance
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The rear fog light is so bright that  it can dazzle drivers behind you. You 
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
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If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with 
a factory-fitted  towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically 
be switched off.
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The use of the lighting described here  is subject to the relevant statutory 
requirements.
Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range controlInstrument and switch lighting 
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and 
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the 
thumb wheel  ⇒fig. 57   .
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an 
automatic headlight range system. Headlight range control 
Using the electrical headlight range control,   you can adjust the headlight 
range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. In this way it is 
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same 
time, the driver has the best possible 
lighting for the road ahead using the 
correct headlight settings.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on. 
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down   from the basic setting  0.
Dynamic headlight range control
Ve hi c le s wit h  gas discharge lamps  (xenon lamps) are equipped with dynamic 
headlight range control . This means that when tu rning on the lights their 
range is adjusts to account for the load the vehicle is carrying.
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps are not fitted with headlight range 
control.
Rear window heating 
Fig. 57  Detail of the dash 
panel: Regulation for 
instrument and switch 
illumination and head-
light range control
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Fig. 58  Instrument panel: 
rear window heater switch
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Lights and visibility
90The rear window heating only works when  the engine is running. When it is 
switched on, a lamp lights up on the switch.
After 20 minutes, the heating device of the rear window switches off automat-
ically. If the button is pushed again, after 20 minutes the rear window heater 
stays on continuously until the ignition is switched off.
For the sake of the environment
The rear window heater should be disconnected as soon as the glass is 
demisted. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel .
Note
To avoid possible damage to the battery, an automatic temporary disconnec-
tion of this function is possible, co ming back on when normal operating 
conditions are re-established.
Hazard warning lights 
 
The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of 
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2.  Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒ .
3.  Switch the engine off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5.  On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic  move the selector lever to  P.
6.  Use the warning triangle to draw  the attention of other road users 
to your vehicle.
Fig. 59  Detail of the dash 
panel: Hazard warning 
light switch
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Lights and visibility97
Safety First
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Tips and Maintenance
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Note
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Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may 
cause sensor disruption or faults.
Rear window wiper 
The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper 
and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forwards to position    ⇒fig. 67 . The wiper will 
wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds. Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position   towards the steering wheel. 
T h e  wi p e r  will  co n t i n u e  to  fun c t i o n  fo r  a  s h o r t  p e r i o d  i f  yo u  s wi tch  
off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system
– Press the lever fully forwards to position    ⇒fig. 67 . The rear 
wiper and washer operate at the same time. The windscreen 
wash system will function as long as you hold the lever in this 
position.
– Return the lever back to the rest position. The washer system  stops and the wipers continue until the end of the cycle.
– Move the lever towards the steering wheel to switch off.
WARNING
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A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.
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Always note the corresponding warnings on  ⇒page 186.Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass 
before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the 
wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade 
and the wiper motor.
Note
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The rear window wiper will only work when the ignition is switched on.
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Depending on the model version, when reverse gear is engaged and the 
rear wiper is on, it will wipe the rear window.
F i g .  6 7  W i n d o w  w a s h  a n d  
wipe lever: Rear window 
wiper
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Rearview mirrorsAdjusting the head restraintsBefore beginning any journey, adjust  the rear-view mirrors for correct 
visibility.Interior mirror
It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the 
rear window.Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
In the basic mirror position, the lever at  the bottom edge of the mirror should 
be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*
The automatic anti-da zzle function can be switched on and off 
as desired.Switching off anti-dazzle function
– Press button   ⇒ fig. 69. Warning lamp   goes out.
Switching on anti-dazzle function
– Press button   ⇒ fig. 69. Warning lamp is lit.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the  ignition is switched on. 
The green indicator lamp ligh ts up in the mirror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is activa ted the interior mirror will darken auto-
matically  according to the amount of light it receives (for example from the 
headlights of a vehicle behind). The  anti-dazzle function is cancelled if 
reverse gear is engaged.
Fig. 69  Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror.
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Note•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun 
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects 
preventing light from reac hing the interior mirror.
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If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in 
front of the sensors. Doing so could pr event the anti-dazzle function from 
working well or even from working at all.
Folding in the wing mirrorsThe wing mirrors of the vehicle may be folded in. For this, press the mirror 
housing towards the vehicle.
Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic car wash, fold in the mirrors to 
avoid damage.
Electric wing mirrors* 
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in 
the centre console.Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob  ⇒fig. 70  to position  L ( left exterior mirror ).
2.  Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a  good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3.  Turn knob to position  R (right exterior mirror ).
4.  Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a  good view to the rear of the car  ⇒.
Heating the exterior mirrors*
– Turn the control to the demisting position 
  ⇒ fig. 70 .Fig. 70  Exterior mirror 
control
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Seats and stowage
102Seats and stowageThe importance of correct seat adjustmentProper seat adjustment optimi ses the level of protection 
offered by seat belts and airbags.Your vehicle has  five passenger places, two individual front seats and three 
places on the rear seat. Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
The driver seat and front passenger seat can be adjusted in many ways to suit 
the physical requirements of the vehicl e occupants. The correct seat position 
is very important for:•
fast and easy operation of all controls on the instrument panel,
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relaxed posture that does not cause drowsiness,
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safe driving  ⇒page 7,
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and to ensure that the seat belts and airbag system provide maximum 
protection  ⇒page 16.
WARNING
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If the driver and passengers assume improper sitting positions, they 
may sustain critical injuries.
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Never transport more people than there are seats available in the 
vehicle.
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Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat 
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system  ⇒page 40, “Child safety”.
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The front seats and all head restraints must always be adjusted to body 
size and the seat belt must always  be properly adjusted to provide you and 
your passengers with optimum protection.
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Always keep your feet in the foot well when the vehicle is moving; never 
rest them on the dash panel, out of  the window or on the seat. This also 
applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to an 
increased risk of injury in the event of a braking manoeuvre or an accident. 
If the airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incor-
rect sitting position.
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It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance 
of at least 25 cm from the steering wh eel or dash panel. Failure to respect 
the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of 
fatal injury. The distance between the driver and the steering wheel or 
between the front passenger and the dash panel should always be as great 
as possible.
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Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only when the vehicle is 
stationary. Otherwise your seat could move unexpectedly while the vehicle 
is moving. This could increase the risk of an accident and therefore injury. 
In addition, while adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting 
position. Risk of fatal accidents.
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Special guidelines apply to installing a child seat on the front 
passenger seat. When installing a chil d seat, observe the warning note in 
the  ⇒page 40, “Child safety”.WARNING (continued)
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WARNING
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Loose luggage and other  loose items in the vehicle can cause serious 
injuries.
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Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and 
change the way the vehicle handles.
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During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the 
passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.
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Always put objects in the luggage compartment.
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When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a change 
in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
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Please observe information on safe driving  ⇒page 7, “Safe driving”.Caution
Hard objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating 
element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
The ventilation slots in front of the rear  side windows must not be covered as 
this would prevent st ale air being extracted from the vehicle.
Luggage compartment coverRemoving the cover
–Disengage the loops  ⇒fig. 89    from the retaining pins  .
– Extract the cover from its slot, in its rest position and pull  outwards.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover, this 
will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
Note
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Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compartment 
cover, rear visibility is not reduced.
Fig. 89  Luggage 
compartment cover
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 117
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioningHeating and ventilationControls– Using the controls ⇒fig. 90   and   and with the switch   
you can set the temperature, air distribution and the blower 
speed.
– Press the button   to switch air recirculation mode on or off. A  button is illuminated by a yellow lamp for as long as the function 
is switched on.Temperature
Switch   sets the temperature. The required temperature inside the vehicle 
cannot be lower than the ambient tem perature. Maximum heat output, which  is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when the engine 
has reached its operating temperature.
Blower
The airflow can be set at four speeds with switch  . The blower should 
always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution
Control   for setting the flow of air in the required direction.
 – Air distribution towards the windsc
reen. Air recirculation is, for safety 
reasons,  not possible in this position. – Air distribution to the upper body. – Air distribution to footwell. – Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
Air recirculation mode 
Air recirculation   on (button symbol   lights up) prevents strong odours 
in the outside air from entering the vehicle interior, for example when driving 
through a tunnel or queuing in traffic  ⇒.
When the outside temperature is low, using air recirculation mode provides 
more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold 
air from outside.
WARNING
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For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with 
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise 
yourself with the correct operation of  the heating and ventilation system, 
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Fig. 90  On the dash 
panel: Heater controls
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AC
AB
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AB
AC
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