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Lighting of storage compartment on the front passenger side
– When opening the flap of the storage comp artment on the front passenger side the
lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
– The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and goes
out when the flap is closed.
The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door or when the
ignition key has been removed. The light go es out again about 30 seconds after all the
doors have been closed. The interior lighting is switched off when you lock the car or
switch the ignition on. This only applies when the switch for the corresponding interior
lights is standing n the door contact setting.
The interior lighting goes off after about 10 minutes when a door has been left open in
order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
If the switch is in the position
(permanent lights), the interior lighting goes off at the
latest after 10 minutes in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
Two diffuse lights* are integrated in the interior lighting, which illuminates the shift
lever and the middle of the dash panel. Th ey are switched on automatically when
switching on the parking light.
Furthermore, after switching on the ignition when the parking lights are switched on,
the door handle lighting* comes on.
Together with the front interior light, the rear interior light is simultaniously switched
on or off.
Note
We recommend having these bulbs re placed by a specialist garage.
Front reading lightsFig. 54 Detail of the headliner: Front reading lights / front reading lights with integrated inte-
rior monitorFront reading lights– You switch on or off the reading light on the right or left by pressing the switch
fig. 54 .
Interior lighting and rear reading lightsInterior lighting– The rear interior lighting is operated together with the front interior lighting
page 67.
Fig. 55 Detail of the headliner: Interior
lighting and rear reading lights
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Reading lights– You switch on or off the reading light on the right or left by pressing the switch
page 68, fig. 55 .
Rear reading lights* (Combi)
Valid for vehicles which are fitte d with a panoramic sliding roof.Switching the interior light on– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol
fig. 56 .
Switching the interior light off– Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol O.Door contact setting– Position the cover glass into middle position
.
Front door warning light*The warning light* is located in the door trim panel below fig. 57 .
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light.Entry lighting*The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid. The
light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing all the
doors or the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the ignition
is switched off.
WARNING
If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when th e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.
Fig. 56 Detail of the headliner: Rear
reading lights
Fig. 57 Front door: Warning light
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Attaching a wiper blade– Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking button .
– Check whether the wiper bl ade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
The same remarks apply here as for page 76.Rear-view mirrorManual dimming interior rear-view mirrorBasic setting– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.Dimming mirror– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.Automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror*Switching on the automatic dimming– Press the button fig. 66 - the warning light lights up.
Switching off the automatic dimming– Press again the button - the warning light goes out .
If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on the bottom edge
of the mirror. When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged,
the mirror always moves back into the basic position.
Note
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window in the housing on the luggage compartment cover is not in use or the light
striking the interior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
Exterior mirrorYou can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +20 °C.
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on and
at a speed of up to 15 km/h.
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Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
page 77, fig. 67 .
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
The adjustment of both mirrors simultaneously or each individual mirror is possible in
the information display table on page 26 in the menu point Mirror adjust.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control– Turn the rotary knob to position
.
Folding in both exterior mirrors*– Turn the rotary knob to position
.
Folding exterior mirrors* using the key with radio remote control– If all the windows are clos ed, press the unlock button page 49, fig. 37 on the
radio remote control for approx. 2 seconds.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror*
When the rotary knob is in position
page 77, fig. 67 and the reverse gear is
engaged, the surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid in seeing the
kerb of the pavement when parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position
and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the exterior
mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored.
WARNING
Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the
mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances
to the following vehicles.
Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distances
to the following vehicles.Note
Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
Exterior mirror with entry lighting*The lighting is positioned on the bo ttom edge of the exterior mirror.The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front doors after the car is unlocked.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the front door. The
lighting goes out about 30 seconds after th e doors are closed or if the ignition is
switched on.
If the doors remain open, the lighting go es out automatically after about 10 minutes
provided the ignition is not switched on.Automatic dimming exterior mirror*The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the interior mirror. If the automatic
dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on the light
striking the mirror from the rear.
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When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
always moves back into the
basic position (not dimmed).
Note
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is not
affected by other objects.
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
If you switch off the automatic dimming inte rior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
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Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)Description
The Climatic is a combined coolin g and heating system. It makes it
possible to optimally control the air temperature at any season of the
year.Description of the Climatic
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is operating
properly.
The cooling only operates if button fig. 121 is pressed, and the following
conditions are met:
engine running,
outside temperature above approx. +2°C and
blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operatin g. Lengthy and uneven distribution of the
air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for example when getting
out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.Note
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor ator of the air conditioning system. This
produces a permanent odour when the air co nditioning system is operating which can
only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).
Using the systemFig. 121 Climatic: Control elementsSetting temperature– Turn the control dial fig. 121 to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.Controlling blower– Turn the blower switch into one of the po sitions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the
blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button - recirculated air mode page 113.Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control
page 110.switching cooling on and off– Press the button fig. 121 . The warning light lights up in the button.
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Note
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 page 110, fig. 119 in the
opened position.Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standi ng in a traffic jam.Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button page 111, fig. 121 the warning light lights up in the
button.
Switching recirculated air mode off– Press again the button - the wa rning light in the button goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
is in position
page 111, fig. 121 . You can also switch recirculated air mode on
again from this setting by repeatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mo de off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
Setup
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 2
Defrosting the windscreen
and side windows
recommended 22°C
3
Switched off
Do not switch on
Open and align with the side window
Free windscreen and side
windows from mist
Desired temperature
2
switched on
Do not switch on
Open and align with the side window
The fastest heating
recommended 22°C
2
Switched off
briefly switched on
Opening
Comfortable heating
Desired temperature
2 or 3
Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
the fastest cooling
recommended 22°C
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3
switched on
briefly switched on
Opening
optimal cooling
Desired temperature
1, 2 or 3
switched on
Do not switch on
open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the left up to the stop
Desired position
Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
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Setting the blower speed
Depending on the vehicle equipment: Butto
n for direct switching on/off of auxil-
iary heating* page 117, or switching on/off of windscreen heater*
Switching on/off of the temperature setting in dual mode
Switching cooling on and off
Setting of the temperature for the right side.
Note
Below the top row of buttons is located the interior temperature sensor. Do not glue
or cover over the sensor, otherwise it could have an unfavourable effect on the
Climatronic.Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant tempera-
ture and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.Switching automatic mode on– Set a temperature between +18 °C and +26 °C.
– Move the air outlet vents 2 and 3 page 110, fig. 119 , so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
– Press the button . In the right or left top corner a warning light lights up, depending on which unit was last selected.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button lights up, the
Climatronic operates in “HIGH” mode. The “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of the
Climatronic.
When pressing again the button , the Climatronic changes into the “LOW” mode
and the warning light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses only in this
mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise level, this is
more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air conditioning system is
reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing again the button , you change into the “HIGH” mode. The automatic mode is switched off by pres
sing the button for the air distribution or
increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless
regulated.
switching cooling on and offswitching cooling on and off– Press the button . The warning light lights up in the button.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The warning light in the button goes out. Only the function of the ventilation remains
active when no lower temperature than the outside temperature can be reached.Setting temperatureYou can separate the interior temperature for the left and right side separately.
– You can set the temperature for both sides after switching on the ignition with the control dial .
– If you wish to set the temperature for the right side, turn the control dial . The warning light in the button lights up, this indicates that differing tempera-
tures for the left and right side can be set.
If the warning light in the button ligh ts up, the temperature for both sides
cannot be set with the control dial . You can reinitiate this function by pressing the
button . The warning light in the button which indicates the possibility to set
differing temperatures for the left and right side, goes out.
You can set the interior temperature between +18°C and +26°C. The interior temper-
ature is regulated automatically within this range. If you chose a temperature lower
than +18°C, a blue symbol lights up at the start of the numerical scale. If you chose a
temperature higher than +26°C, a red symbol lights up at the end of the numerical
scale. In both limit positions the Climatro nic operates at maximum cooling or heating
capacity, respectively. The temperatur e is not controlled in this case.
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg
area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle,
can result in chills in sensitive persons.
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