
Lights and visibility91
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Tips and Maintenance
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7.  Always take the vehicle key wi th you when you leave the vehicle.You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for 
instance when:•
reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
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there is an emergency
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your vehicle breaks down due to a technical defect
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you are towing another vehicle or your vehicle is being towed.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are 
switched on. That is that the two turn signal indicator lamps 
  and the 
indicator lamp in the switch 
 will flash at the same time. The hazard 
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.
WARNING
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The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always 
use the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the attention 
of other road users to your stationary vehicle.
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Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with 
inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt 
petrol. This could start a fire!Note
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The battery will run down if the hazard  warning lights are left on for a long 
time, even if the ignition is switched off.
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The use of the hazard warning lights d escribed here is subject to the rele-
vant statutory requirements.
Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the 
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following 
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up  ⇒fig. 60    to indicate  right, and 
all the way down   to indicate  left.
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up   or down   to the point where you incur  resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal will flash 
several times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash.
Fig. 60  Turn signal and 
main beam headlight 
lever
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Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position 
.
– Press the lever forward  ⇒page 91, fig. 60    to switch on the 
main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel   to operate the  flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand  parking lights respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the 
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other 
drivers.
Note
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 The  turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp 
 or  flashes in the combi-instrument. The 
warning lamp 
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a 
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb 
is defective, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn  signal bulbs are damaged, warning lamp 
 does not light up. You should 
have the bulb replaced.
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The main beam headlights  can only be switched on if the dipped beam 
headlights are already on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the combi-
instrument.
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The  headlight flasher  comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if 
no other lights are switch ed on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the 
combi-instrument.
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When the  parking lights  are switched on, the headlight and the rear light 
on the corresponding side of the vehicle  light up. The parking lights will only 
work if the key is removed from the igni tion. If the lights are switched on, a 
buzzer  gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.
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If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the 
ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds  when the driver door is opened. This 
is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave 
the parking light on.
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Lights and visibility93
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Interior lightsFront interior light The switch   ⇒fig. 61 is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position 
Sliding switch in central position Th e interior lights are automatically 
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the igni-
tion lock and turn off about 20 seconds  after the closure of the doors. The 
interior lights are switched off when the  vehicle is locked or when the ignition 
is switched on.
Interior light switched on 
Move the knob to the position 
.
Interior light switched off O
Move the knob to the position O  ⇒fig. 61 .
Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, th e interior lights will be switched off 
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.Front reading light*Switching on the reading light 
Press the corresponding button    ⇒fig. 62  to switch on the reading light.
Switching off the reading lights 
Press the corresponding button to switch off the reading light.
Fig. 61  Detail of the roof: 
Front reading light
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Fig. 62  Front reading 
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94Glove box light*The light in the glove box on the front passenger side will only light up if the 
lights are switched on and the glove box is open.Boot light*The light is activated when the tailgate is open, even when the ignition and 
lights are turned off. For this reason ensure that the tailgate is always 
closed.
VisibilitySun visorsThe sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their 
mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors 
⇒ fig. 64 .
The sun shades are fitted with a courtesy mirror, its cover and a card holder.
Fig. 63  Luggage 
compartment light
Fig. 64  Sun visor on the 
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Always note the corresponding warnings on  ⇒page 186.Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the 
glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wipers 
when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both 
the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
Note
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The windscreen wipers will only work when the ignition is switched on.
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The heat output of the heated jets* is controlled automatically when the 
ignition is switched on, dependi ng upon the outside temperature.
Rain sensor*
The rain sensor controls the frequency of the windscreen 
wiper intervals, depending on the amount of rain.Switching on the rain sensor
– Move the windscreen wiper lever into position    ⇒fig. 66 .
– Move the control   to the left or right to set the sensitivity of the  rain sensor. Switch to the right - high sensitivity. Switch to the left 
- low sensitivity.The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function. You will have to switch 
the rain sensor back on if you switch off the ignition. This is done by switching 
the wiper intermittent function off and back on.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 66  Windscreen wiper 
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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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Safety First
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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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Seats and stowage107
Safety First
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– Turn the appropriate thumb wheel  ⇒page 106, fig. 75  to switch 
on the seat heating. The seat heating is switched off in the 0 
position.The seat heating only works when the ignition is switched on. The left thumb 
wheel controls the left seat and the right thumb wheel the right seat.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or 
apply sharp pressure at a single poin t to the seat cushion and backrest.Rear seat benchFolding down rear seats
Folding seat down
– Remove the head restraint ⇒page 104.
– Pull the front edge of the seat cushion  ⇒fig. 76    upwards in 
the direction of the arrow.
– Lift the cushion   forwards in the direction of the arrow.
– Pull the release button ⇒ fig. 77 in the direction of the arrow and 
fold the backrest forwards.
– Insert the head restraints in their corresponding fastenings.
Folding seat forward
– Remove the head restraints from their fastening on the seat  cushion.
– Lift the backrest until it correctly engages in the catches.
– Check that it has engaged correctly.
Fig. 76  Folding up the 
rear seat cushion
Fig. 77  Button for 
unlocking the rear back-
rest
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