Lights and Visibility59
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
Switch for hazard warning lights
– Press switch ⇒ page 59, fig. 36 to switch the hazard
warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the
hazard warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn
signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You
can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is
switched off.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard
warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•you encounter traffic congestion,
•your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal and main beam lever
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched
on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following func-
tions:
Right
and left turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒fig. 37 .
– If you only wish to flash three times (the so-called conven- ience turn signal*), push the lever briefly up to the upper or
lower pressure point and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in
this position.
Fig. 36 Dash panel:
Switch for hazard
warning lights
Fig. 37 Turn signal and
main beam lever
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