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High‑beam headlamps XMake sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on ( Y page 63).XSwitching on: Push the combination
switch to position 004A.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0063 in the instrument cluster comes on.XSwitching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow 0047 to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0063 in the instrument cluster goes out.
High‑beam flasher
XPull the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow 0047.
Turn signals
0046Turn signals, right0047Turn signals, leftXSwitching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow 0046 or 0047.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp 0026 or 0024 in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets
automatically after major steering
wheel movement.i To signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the
combination switch only to the point of
resistance and release. The
corresponding turn signals will flash
three times.
Coming home function
Vehicles without rain-light sensor: The
interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: In
addition to the interior lamps, the
exterior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds depending on the
brightness of the ambient light when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle
XRemove the key from the starter switch.XExit the vehicle.XPress button 0038 on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior 11
lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
When returning to the vehicle
XPress button 0034 on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior and exterior 11
lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
Front fog lamps
GWarning!
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
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In low ambient lighting or foggy
conditions, only switch from position
005A to 0064 with the vehicle at a
standstill in a safe location. Switching
from 005A to 0064 will briefly switch off
the headlamps. Doing so while driving in
low ambient lighting conditions may result
in an accident.
i Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low‑beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.
i Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in
position 005A. To switch on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position 0064 first.XMake sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.XSwitching on: Press switch 0046.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.XSwitching off: Press switch 0046 once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch.XSwitching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch 0046.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.XSwitching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch 0046 once more.
Interior lighting
The interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
R immediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
R after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened
R after 15 seconds if all doors are closed
R after 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three
different positions.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0063The high‑beam
headlamp
indicator lamp
does not
illuminate
when the
high‑beam
headlamps are
switched on or
when using the
high‑beam
flasher.The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed.XHave the high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an
authorized smart center.0065The low‑beam
headlamp
indicator lamp
does not
illuminate
when the
low‑beam
headlamps are
switched on.The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed.XHave the low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an
authorized smart center.0026 0024
The turn signal
indicator lamp(s)
do(es) not illuminate
when the ignition is
switched on and the
corresponding turn
signal is switched on
or the hazard warning
flasher is switched
on.The turn signal indicator lamp(s) has (have) failed.XHave the turn signal indicator lamp(s) checked at an
authorized smart center.0026 0024
The turn signal
indicator lamp(s)
flashes at double
frequency.One of the turn signals is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 165).
or
XHave the turn signal checked at an authorized smart center
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Acoustic warning signalsProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsOnce the anti-theft
warning system* has
been armed, a visual
and audible alarm is
triggered.The alarm is triggered when
R someone opens a door or the tailgate
R the driver’s door is unlocked with the key ( Y page 162)
R the vehicle’s interior is entered
R there is motion inside the vehicle
R the vehicle is raised
To cancel the alarm:XInsert the key in the starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
XPress button 0034 or 0038 on the key.A warning signal
sounds.The door is opened while a gear is engaged with the engine
running and neither the brake nor accelerator pedals are
depressed.XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XMove the gear selector lever to park position P.
or
XTurn off the engine.You open the driver’s door with the key in starter switch
position 0.XClose the driver’s door.
or
XRemove the key from the starter switch.A warning signal
sounds.The seat belts are not fastened when the engine is started. For
details, see seat belt telltale ( Y page 151).XFasten your seat belts.You can hear a
continuous noise from
the front axle when
braking.The vehicle is equipped with a mechanical/acoustic brake pad
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Replacing transmitter battery
Notes
The remote control’s transmitter battery is
almost spent when the turn signals flash
rapidly nine times in a row when locking
the vehicle.
i If you do not replace the transmitter
battery, after about 100 more times you
will no longer be able to lock or unlock
the vehicle using the remote control.
XReplace the transmitter battery.
or
XHave the transmitter battery replaced at
an smart center.GWarning!
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive
substances. Therefore keep the batteries
out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states/provinces
require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.
Replacing battery
Replacement battery: CR 2016 button cell
! Replace the remote control’s
transmitter battery every two years at
the latest. Otherwise there is a danger of
leakage. The remote control could be
damaged.
XInsert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot at the eyelet of the key
housing.XCarefully turn the coin until key housing
top half 0046 is unlatched.XOpen key housing top half 0046 to the side.XRemove transmitter battery 0047 from the
board.
! Check the polarity when inserting the
new transmitter battery. You could
otherwise damage parts of the electrical
system. When inserting the batteries,
make sure they are clean and free of lint.
XInsert the new transmitter battery.XPress both halves of the key housing
together again.XCheck the operation of the remote
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Overview bulbsFront lampsHeadlampType0046Parking and side marker lamp
WY 5 W0047Turn signal lamp
2357 A008ALow‑beam headlamp
H7 (55 W)0088High‑beam headlamp
H7 (55 W)Front fog lamp*Type0046Front fog lamp
H 11Side turn signal lampType0046Side turn signal lamp
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Rear lampsTail lamp unitType0046Brake lamp/tail lamp/turn signal
lamp/side marker lamp
12 V 21/5 W0047Reflector
-008ABackup lamp
12 V 21 WLicense plate lampsType0046License plate lamps
C 5 WHigh‑mounted brake lampType0046High‑mounted brake lamp
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Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
0027 (Y page 62).XSwitch off the ignition.XOpen the service flap ( Y page 110).
Left headlamp, (right headlamp in reverse)
0046Bulb socket for parking, and side
marker lamp0047Bulb socket for turn signal lamp008ALow‑beam headlamp cover0088High‑beam headlamp cover
Parking and side marker lamp bulb
XRemoving:
Driver’s side: Turn bulb socket 0046 toward
the outside.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket 0046
toward the outside.XPull bulb socket 0046 out of the headlamp
housing.XPull the bulb out of bulb socket 0046.XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket 0046.XInsert bulb socket 0046 into the headlamp
housing.XDriver side: Turn bulb socket 0046 toward
the inside.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket 0046
toward the inside.Low‑beam headlamp bulbXRemoving: Take off low‑beam headlamp
cover 008A.XDetach the electrical connector.XBend the retainer spring end down and
forward until it unclips. Fold the
retainer spring back.XPull the bulb out of the headlamp
housing.XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into the
headlamp housing.XFold the retainer spring forward.XBend the retainer spring end forward
then up and back to clip in.XAttach the electrical connector.XReinstall low‑beam headlamp cover 008A.
High‑beam headlamp bulb
XRemoving: Take off high‑beam headlamp
cover 0088.XDetach the electrical connector.XTilt the bulb socket down and pull it out.XPull the bulb out of the bulb socket.XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.XFit the bulb so that the retaining lug of
the base plate is pointing up.XPress the bulb into the bulb socket until
it is fully engaged.XAttach the electrical connector.XReinstall high‑beam headlamp cover 0088.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
XRemoving: Turn bulb socket 0047
counterclockwise by a quarter of turn and
pull it out of the headlamp housing.XPress gently onto the bulb and turn it
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