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Instruments and controls
When operating with natural gas, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation 3 84.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes
The electronic key is no more within
the reception range of the vehicle
interior. The engine cannot be
started. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.
Illuminated
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
or The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the
Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start System 3 29.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
The
engine with manual transmission
automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 137.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 108.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlamp flash 3 109. Adaptive forward lighting
B
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding
dipped
beam lamp is deactivated and
the fog lamp is switched on.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical
dipped beam.
Control indicator B flashes for
approximately 4 seconds after the
ignition is switched on as a reminder
that the system has been switched
3 109.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
3 110.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the fog lamps are on
3 111.
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Lighting
Lighting
Exterior lighting .......................... 108
Interior lighting ........................... 113
Lighting features ........................114 Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7
= Off
8 = Parking lights
9 = Headlights
Control indicator 8 3 92.
If the ignition is switched off with the
headlights on, only the parking lights
remain illuminated. Automatic light control
Light switch set to AUTO: When the
engine is running, headlights are
switched on when external light
conditions are poor.
For
reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Move light switch to 9 if visibility is
poor because of fog or mist.
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Lighting
113
Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control Brightness can be adjusted when the
exterior
lights are on: Press knob k to
disengage and then turn it and hold
until the desired brightness is
obtained.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and centre courtesy lights
automatically come on and then
switch off after a delay. Front courtesy light
Operated with the c button.
Centre and rear courtesy lights
There are two versions. Operated with switch (I = on, 0 = off,
centre = automatic).
Deactivated with the
c button.
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Lighting
Reading lights Operated with a buttons or switch (I
= on, 0 = off, centre = automatic)
Sunvisor lights
The lighting switches on when the
cover is opened. Lighting features
Centre console lighting
Spot light in interior mirror housing.
Daylight-dependent, automatically
regulated centre console lighting.
Entry lighting
After unlocking the vehicle, the
instrument panel lighting and the
number
plate lamps come on for a few
seconds.
Exit lighting Headlights and reversing lights come
on
for approximately 30 seconds after
the system is activated and the
driver's door is closed.
Activating
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
Battery discharge
protection
To prevent the battery from becoming
discharged, all the interior lighting is
switched off automatically after 10
minutes, when the ignition is switched
off.
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Vehicle care
2. Remove bulb housing downward, taking care not to pull on the
cable.
3.
Lift flap and disconnect wiringplug from bulb holder. 4. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
to disengage.
5.
Remove bulb from holder andrenew bulb.
6. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise.
7. Connect wiring plug to bulb holder.
8. Insert and engage bulb housing. Interior lights
Front courtesy light, reading
lights
1. Disengage lens, press it
downward slightly and remove at
a downward angle.
2.
Remove bulb and renew.
3. Engage lens.
Rear courtesy light and reading
lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Glovebox light, foot well light
1. Prise the lamp out with
a screwdriver.
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Hill start assist ...........................
142
Horn ....................................... 14, 78
I
Identification plate .....................208
Ignition switch positions .............128
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Instrument cluster ........................ 83
Instrument panel illumination .....167
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 113
Instrument panel overview
........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........143
Interactive Driving System, Continuous Damping Control,
SPORT-mode ........................... 91
Interior care ............................... 191
Interior lights ...................... 113, 166
Interruption of power supply .....
........................................ 135, 139
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 65
J
Jump starting ............................. 185
K
Keys ............................................. 27 L
Lashing eyes
............................... 70
Lighting ...................................... 101
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................35, 69
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......171
Loading information .....................75
Load rails and hooks ...................70
Low engine oil level .....................91
Low fuel ....................................... 91
M
Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode .....................133, 138
Manual transmission
.................. 136
Manual transmission automated 136
Manual windows ..........................41
Memorised settings ......................29
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................112
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 116
Moonroof ..................................... 43
N
Natural gas operation ..................26
New vehicle running-in ..............127
Number plate light .....................165 O
Odometer .....................................
83
Open&Start system ............... 29, 92
Operation ................................... 115
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 129
P
Parking ................................ 18, 129
Parking assist ............................ 145
Parking brake ............................ 141
Parking lights ............................. 112
Performance .............................. 212
Performing work ........................155
Pollen filter ................................. 125
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating and diesel particle filter .......................................... 90
Q
Quickheat................................... 124
R
Radio reception ......................... 115
Radio remote control ...................28
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 112