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92Turn 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. 55    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 it. The turn signal will flash several 
times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash. Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position 
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–Press the lever forward  ⇒fig. 55    to switch on the main 
beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel   to operate the  flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking  lights on, 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
• The  turn signals  only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp 
 or  flashes in the instrument panel. 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 defec-
tive, the warning lamp flashes at double sp eed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs 
are damaged, warning lamp 
 does not light up. Change the bulb.
Fig. 55  Turn signal and 
main beam headlight 
lever
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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 instru-
ment panel.
•The  headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if 
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the 
instrument panel.
•When the  parking lights  are switched on, the headlight and the tail light 
on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will only 
work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, a 
buzzer gives an warning buzzer while the driver door is open.•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.
Interior lightsFront interior light The switch    ⇒fig. 56 is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position 
Sliding switch in central position The interior lights are automatically 
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the igni-
tion lock And turn off approx. 20 seconds after closing 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 
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Interior light switched off O
Move the switch to position O  ⇒fig. 56 .
Fig. 56  Interior roof trim: 
front interior lights
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Windscreen washersFront windscreen wipers 
 
The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers 
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever  ⇒fig. 59  has the following positions:
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to position  .
Intermittent wipe 
– Move the lever up to position  . – Move the control   to the left or right to set the length of the 
intervals. Control to the left: long intervals; control to the right: 
short intervals. Four wiper interval stages can be set using switch .
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position  .
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position  .
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position   to give the windscreen a  brief 
wipe.
Wash and wipe automatic system 
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position  , the wind- screen washer is activated.
– Release the lever. The wipers-washers will keep running for  approximately four seconds.The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five seconds once the 
wipe/wash system has been operated.
WARNING
•Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and safety levels while 
driving.•In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless 
you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system. 
Fig. 59  Windscreen wiper 
and windscreen wash 
lever
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96The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure 
your view of the road.•Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 189.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
•The windscreen wipers will only work when the ignition is switched on.•The heat output of the heated jets* is controlled automatically when the 
ignition is switched on, depending upon the outside temperature.•In certain versions of vehicles with alarms, the windscreen wiper will only 
work when the ignition is on and the bonnet closed.•When the intermittent wipe function is on, the intervals are directly 
proportional to the speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed the shorter 
the intervals.
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. 60.
– Move the control   to the left or right to set the sensitivity of the  rain sensor. Control to the right: highly sensitive. Control to the 
left: less sensitive.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. 60  Windscreen wiper 
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Note
•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. 61 . 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. 
The wiper will continue to function  for a short period if you switch 
off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system
– Press the lever fully fo rwards to position   ⇒fig. 61 . 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.
– Release the lever. 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
•A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.•Always note the corresponding warnings on  ⇒page 189.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
•The rear window wiper will only work when the ignition is switched on.•Depending on the version of the model, when you engage reverse gear 
and with the headlight wiper activated, the lamps are wiped.
Fig. 61  Windscreen wiper 
and windscreen wash 
lever: rear window wiper
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Switching on anti-dazzle function
– Press button   ⇒page 98, fig. 62 . Warning lamp is lit.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on. 
The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the interior rear vision mirror will 
darken automatically  according to the amount of light it receives. The anti-
dazzle function is cancelled if reverse gear is engaged.
Note
•The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun 
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects 
preventing light from reaching the rear vision mirror.•If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in 
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from 
working well or even from working at all.Folding in the exterior mirrorsThe exterior mirrors of the vehicle may be folded in. For this, press the mirror 
housing towards the vehicle.
Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic car wash, fold in the mirrors to 
avoid damage.
Electric exterior mirrors* 
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in 
the driver door.Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob  ⇒fig. 63  to position  L ( left exterior mirror).
2.  Turn the rotary knob to positi on the mirror so that you have a 
good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3.  Turn knob to position  R (right exterior mirror ).
4.  Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a  good view to the rear of the car  ⇒.
Heated exterior mirrors*
– Press the demisting button 
  ⇒ page 90, fig. 53
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– The mirrors demist for some minutes to prevent draining the battery.
– If necessary, press the button again to repeat the function.
Folding in exterior mirrors*
– Turn the control  ⇒page 99, fig. 63  to position 
 to fold in the 
exterior mirrors. You should always  fold in the exterior mirrors if 
you are driving through an automatic car wash. This will help 
prevent damage.
Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*
– Turn the knob to position L or R to fold the exterior mirrors back  out  ⇒ .
WARNING
•The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision 
however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you 
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when 
changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.•If possible, use the rear vision mirror to estimate distances to vehicles 
behind you.•Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror 
and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer 
needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.
Note
•If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be 
adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.•In vehicles with electric exterior mirrors, the following points should be 
observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the 
adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be 
completely folded  electrically. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as 
this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.•The rear vision mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as 
described before.•The fold-in function on the exterior mirrors is not active at speeds over 40 
km/h.
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120Air conditioningHeatingControls– Using the controls  ⇒fig. 93    and   and with the switch   
you can adjust the temperature, the air distribution and the 
blower speed.
– Press the button   to switch air recirculation mode on or off.  When the function is activated, a warning light on the button is 
turned on.Te m p e r a t u r e
Switch   adjusts temperature. The required temperature inside the vehicle 
cannot be lower than the ambient temperature. Maximum heat output, which  is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when the engine 
has reached its operating temperature.
Blower
The air flow can be set at four speeds with switch  . The blower should 
always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution
Control   for setting the flow of air in the required direction.
 – Air distribution towards the windscreen in order to demist. For safety 
reasons,  it is not recommended to switch air recirculation on. – Air distribution to the upper body. – Air distribution to footwell. – Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
Air recirculation mode 
Air recirculation mode   on (a lam p lights up in red) prevents strong odours 
from the outside air from entering in the vehicle, for example when passing 
through a tunnel or in a traffic jam  ⇒.
When the outside temperature is low, air recirculation mode improves 
heating performance by heating air from  the interior instead of cold air from 
the outside.
WARNING
•For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with 
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise 
yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, 
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Fig. 93  Heating controls 
on the dash panel
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