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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Opening the windows
– Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the
window has moved to the desired position.
– Press the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically open all the way.
Closing the windows
– Pull the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the window
has moved to the desired position.
– Pull the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically close all the way.
NoteThe windows will work for about ten minutes after the ignition has been
switched off. The window switches are only disabled when one of the front
doors is opened.Opening and closing the window s using the central locking function
The windows can be opened or closed simultaneously when
the vehicle is unlocked or locked.Opening the windows using the remote control
– Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control until
the windows reach the desired position. Opening the windows using the ignition key
– unlock the driver's door with the key and hold the key in the
unlock position until all the windows are open.
Closing the windows using the remote control
– Press and hold the lock button until all windows are closed ⇒ .
Closing the windows using the ignition key
– Lock the driver's door with the key and hold the key in the lock position until all the windows are closed ⇒.
The windows will stop moving when you release the remote control button or
turn the key back to its initial position in the door lock.
WARNING
•Be careful when closing the windows to ensure nobody is hurt.•For safety reasons, you should only use the remote control open and
close functions within about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid injuries,
always keep an eye on the windows when pressing the button to close
them. The windows stop moving as soon as the button is released.
Possible malfunctionsAutomatic open and close function not working
The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery has been
temporarily disconnected. The function can be restored as follows:•Close the window as far as it will go by lifting and holding the window
switch.
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112•Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This will re-enable
the automatic function.Sun roof / deflector*DescriptionThe sliding/tilting sun roof is operated using the rotary control ⇒fig. 82 . The
rotary control for sliding the roof open can be adjusted to several different
settings (with click stops). This control only works when the ignition is
switched on. The rotary control must be in the position if you want to tilt
the roof up at the rear.
The sun roof will work for about ten minutes after the ignition has been
switched off. However, it is immediately disabled when one of the front doors
is opened.
Sliding/Tilting
The sun roof will create less wind noise if it is opened in the
comfort setting.Comfort setting
– Turn the control until it engages at position ⇒fig. 82 . The sun
roof will now only open as far as the comfort setting which means
there is less wind noise.
Opening completely
– Turn the switch to position and hold it until the sun roof reaches the desired position. This position can cause more wind
noise.
Tilting open
– Turn the control to position .
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Fig. 82 Details of head-
liner: Rotary sun roof
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Practical tips
Technical Data
– With the control in position 0, press the control briefly to make
the roof tilt open all the way.
– To open the roof as far as an intermediate setting, press and hold
the control until the roof has moved to the desired position.When you release the switch it will automatically spring back from position
to position .
The sliding sun blind in the headliner automatically opens when the sunroof
is slid open. If required, it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
It is advisable to close the sun blind when the vehicle is left standing in the
sun. It is important to remember to close the sunroof when parking the
vehicle or if it suddenly starts raining – especially when the sun blind is
extended.
For further information on the automatic close function, see ⇒page 113.ClosingClosing
– Turn the control to position ⇒page 112, fig. 82 to close the
sunroof ⇒.
Closing the sunroof from the tilt position
– Pull the specially formed rear end of the control and hold it until
the sunroof has moved down to the desired position.
–Pull the switch briefly to lower the sunroof automatically to the
fully closed position. If required, the sunroof can be stopped in
any position by briefly pulling the control again ⇒.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sliding/tilting roof. There is a risk of suffering
injury. For this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the
vehicle.Automatic close function
The sun roof can also be closed from outside the vehicle.– Turn the key in the lock on the driver's door and hold it in the lock
position or press the lock button on the remote control until the
roof has closed all the way ⇒.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury.Sunroof / deflector*The solar cells in the roof power the climate control fan.
The solar roof is operated in the same way as the normal sliding/tilting sun
roof.
The interior trim is fixed to the solar roof and cannot be opened and closed
separately.
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114Closing the sunroof by overriding the safety cut-out
It is possible to override the safety cut-out to close the
sunroof.The sliding sunroof mechanism is equipped with a safety cut-out. If
the roof should fail to close normally, it can be closed by overriding
the safety cut-out.
– Turn the control to position ⇒page 112, fig. 82 .
– Pull on the control switch until the roof closes.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury. For
this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
Closing the sunroof manually
The sunroof can be closed by hand if the electrical system
should fail to operate.
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Fig. 83 Details of head-
liner: Points for applying
screwdriverFig. 84 Details of head-
liner: Crank handle for
manual operations
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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
– Carefully insert the flat end of a screwdriver (from the car's tool
kit) at the rear of the glass cover on the interior light ⇒page 114,
fig. 83 .
– Carefully lever off the glass cover.
– Take the crank handle from its mounting on the inside of the fuse box cover ⇒ page 262.
– Insert the crank handle all the way into the hexagonal socket ⇒ page 114, fig. 84.
– Hold the crank handle in position and turn it to close the sun roof.
– Reinstall the glass cover: insert the plastic lugs first and then press the cover upwards.
– Have the fault repaired.
NoteYou can use the screwdriver handle to make it easier to turn the crank. Detach
the handle from the screwdriver and then fit the handle onto the crank.
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116Lights and visibilityLightsLights: switching on and off
Switching on parking lights
–Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 85 to position
.
Switching on dipped or main beam headlights (driving lights)
Dipped headlights
– Turn the lights switch to position
.
Main beam headlights
– Turn the lights switch to position . – Press the main beam lever forward
⇒page 123.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position O.
Daytime running lights: In vehicles for countries where daytime running
lights are obligatory and in all vehicles with AFS headlights, daytime running
lights are turned on or off with the ignition. Daytime running lights have main
beam flashers, as usual, but not the dipped-beam headlight function
The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The head-
lights are automatically switched to side lights after the ignition has been
switched off.
If the side lights or the dipped-beam headlights are turned on, the
symbol
will come on together with the lights switch.
Note
•If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,
a buzzer sounds when the driver's door is opened.•Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the lighting
systems described here.•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the rear lights and the indicators may be temporarily misted. This does
not affect the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on the lights, the
area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be demisted.
However, the edges may continue to be misted up.
Fig. 85 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
Light switch
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Technical Data
Automatic headlight switch* (sensor-controlled)
If you set the light switch to “AUTO”, the headlights will switch
on and switch off automatically according to the ambient light
level.Turning on dipped-beam headlights
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 86 to the AUTO position.
Turning off dipped-beam headlights
– Turn the light switch to position O.The symbol on the switch lights up when the switch is in the AUTO position.
The dipped beams, side lights, rear lights and number plate lights come on
together when the headlights are switched on automatically.
When you are using the automatic headlights switch, you can also operate
the main beam headlights, however, please note the following: If you enable the main beam headlights while using the automatic headlights function
during the day
(e.g. when driving through a tunnel), but do not disable them
again, only the dipped beam headlights will come on the next time the lights
are automatically switched on. To be able to use the main beam headlights
again, you must first pull the main beam lever back to the "off" position and
then push it forward again to "on".
The side lights, headlights, fog lights and rear fog light can still be switched
on manually in the normal way by using the lights switch ⇒page 116.
The mirror inside the vehicle is fitted with sensors that measure the ambient
light. The dipped-beam headlights will be switched on automatically if the
available light drops below the factory preset value (for instance when driving
through a tunnel, etc.). The headlights switch off again automatically when
the light level increases ⇒ .
WARNING
•The automatic dipped-beam headlights are only intended to assist the
driver. Automatic dipped-beam headlights do not relieve the driver of his
or her responsibility to control them an d turn off or turn on the lights manu-
ally according to weather or lighting conditions. The light sensors are, for
example, unable to detect rain and fog - you should therefore always switch
on the dipped-beam headlights
manually in these conditions and when
driving after dark.
•Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here.Note
•If automatic headlight switching is activated, when the ignition is turned
off the dipped-beam headlights are turned off, and when the key is removed
from the ignition the side lights are turned off.•If you have to attach any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so
in front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the automatic dipped-beam
Fig. 86 Detailed view of
instrument panel: Light
switch
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118headlight or anti-dazzle function from working correctly or even from working
at all.•The warning symbol
will appear on the instrument panel if a malfunc-
tion occurs ⇒ page 80.
•Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here.Front fog lights
The light switch can also be used to turn on the front fog
lights.Switching on the front fog lights
–Do
⇒ page 116, fig. 85 not turn the light switch to the symbol
.
– First turn the light switch to the position
or .
– Then pull the light switch out to the first stop .
The front fog light symbol
next to the switch will light up when the front fog
lights are on.
Rear fog light
The light switch can also be used to turn on the rear fog light.–Do
⇒ page 116, fig. 85 not turn the light switch to the symbol
. – First turn the light switch
⇒ page 116, fig. 85 to the position
or .
– Then pull out the light switch to the second stop to switch on the rear fog light.
The symbols
and
next to the switch will light up when the rear fog light
is switched on.
If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle
with a factory-fitted towing bracket*, only the rear fog light on the trailer or
caravan will light up.
Caution
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should only be used
in accordance with legal regulations.
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