F0U0042mfig. 49
The daytime running lights are an alterna-
tive to the dipped beam headlights for dri-
ving during the daytime in countries where it is com-
pulsory to have lights on during the day, and they
are also permitted in those countries where this not
obligatory. Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped headlights when driving at night or through
tunnels. The use of daytime running lights is gov-
erned by the highway code of the country in which
you are driving. Keep to the rules.
WARNING
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights.
The ignition key has to be in the MAR position for the
exterior lights to come on. The instrument panel and the
various controls on the dashboard will be lit up when the
exterior lights are switched on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (D.R.L.) fig. 49
(for versions/markets where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR and the twist switch
turned to position
Othe daytime running lights are auto-
matically activated; the other lights and interior lighting
remain off. The daytime running lights function can be
switched on/off using the display menus (see “Multifunction
display and reconfigurable multifunction display” in this sec-
tion). If the daytime running lights are deactivated, no light
comes on when the twist switch is turned to
O.DIPPED HEADLAMPS/SIDE LIGHTS fig. 49
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn the twist switch
to
2. If dipped beams are activated, the daytime lights
go out and the side lights and dipped beams come on. The
light 3 on the instrument panel comes on. When the ig-
nition key is turned to STOP or removed and the twist
switch is turned from
Oto 2, all the side lights and tail-
lights and number plate lights come on. The
3warning
light will come on in the instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 49
With the twist switch at position
2, push the stalk for-
wards toward the dashboard (stable position). The warn-
ing light
1on the instrument panel will come on. They
switch off when the stalk is pulled towards the wheel
(dipped beams come back on).
FLASHING fig. 49
You can flash the headlights by pulling the stalk towards
the wheel (temporary position). The light
1on the in-
strument panel will come on.
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AND MESSAGES
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F0U0038mfig. 6272
F0U0056mfig. 60
F0U0057mfig. 61
The use of rear fog lamps is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Keep to the rules.
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 61
Press button A to activate the “CITY” function (see the
“Electric power steering system” paragraph in this sec-
tion). When the function is active, the word CITY is lit
up on the instrument panel. Press the button again to de-
activate the function.
HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 62
Press button A to turn this function on. It will turn off
automatically after about 20 minutes. REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 60
Press button 4to turn these lights on with the dipped
beam headlights or the front fog lights (where provided)
switched on.
The 4light on the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off, or turn off the
dipped beams and/or the front fog lights (where provid-
ed).KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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