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Lights Lights: switching on and off
Fig. 85 Detailed view of
the dash panel: Light
switch
Switching on the side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 85 to position .
Switching on dipped or main beam headlights (driving lights)
Dipped beam headlights
– Turn the lights switch to position .
Main beam headlights
– Turn the lights switch to position
. –
Press the main beam lever forward ⇒ page 122.
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 run-
ning 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 sym-
bol 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 door is opened.
● Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here.
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This
has no influence on 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.
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● The warning symbol will appear on the instrument panel if a malfunc-
tion occurs ⇒ page 81.
● 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 ⇒ 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 1
.
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 ⇒ fig. 85 not turn the light switch to the symbol .
– First turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 85 to the position or .
– Then pull out the light switch to the second stop 2
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 vehi-
cle 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.
Coming home / leaving home function*
The coming home and leaving home functions are used to
light up the surroundings in the dark. The front fog lights,
the rear side lights and the number plate light switch on.
Fig. 87 Detailed view of
the dash panel: Coming
home and leaving home
functions
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Instrument lighting
The brightness of the instrument lighting, displays and cen-
tre console lighting can be varied as required.
Fig. 88 Instrument panel
lighting
– Press the +
button to increase the brightness.
– Press the -
button to reduce the brightness.
With the ignition switched on
The lighting of the digital displays will adjust automatically, depending on
the ambient light.
With the vehicle's lights switched on
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the brightness of the instrument
lighting, displays and centre console lighting can be varied by pressing the +
and - buttons. Headlight range control
When the dipped beam headlights are switched on, the
range of the headlights can be adjusted to suit the load of
the vehicle.
Fig. 89 Headlight range
control
– Briefly press the knob ⇒ fig. 89 to release it from its set posi-
tion.
– Turn the knob to the required setting.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being
changed unintentionally.
Settings
The settings roughly correspond to the following load conditions: Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
O
1
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– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being
changed unintentionally.
This button activates or deactivates the daytime running lights function.
With the function activated, when the ignition is switched on the daytime
running lights are turned on automatically.
Note
Please observe any relevant legal requirements which may apply in your
country.
Adaptive headlights* (for driving around bends)
When driving around bends, the headlights will light the
most important areas of the road.
Fig. 91 Adaptive head-
lights when driving
The dynamic cornering light gives better illumination of the curve area and
the side of the road when driving around a bend ⇒ fig. 91. The dynamic cor-nering light is controlled automatically depending on the speed and the
steering wheel angle.
The dipped beam headlights are regulated automatically when you drive
around a bend, depending on how far you turn the steering wheel. The two
main headlights move at different angles to avoid that the front of the vehi-
cle is left completely in the dark.
Note
The system operates from a speed of about 10 km/h.
Hazard warning lights
The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
Fig. 92 Centre console:
Switch for hazard warn-
ing lights
– Press the switch
⇒ fig. 92 to switch the hazard warning lights
on or off.
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Main beam headlights
– Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head-
lights off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Parking light
– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand park-
ing lights respectively.
Notes on these functions
● The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The turn
signal lamp or flashes in the instrument panel when the turns signals
⇒ page 65 are working.
● The turn signals are cancelled automatically when the steering wheel is
returned to the straight-ahead position.
● The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on. The main beam headlight indicator lamp then
comes on in the instrument panel.
● The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever, even if
no other lights are switched on. The main beam headlight indicator lamp
then comes on in the instrument panel.
● When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the tail light
on one side of the vehicle light up with reduced intensity. The parking lights
will only work with the ignition off.
CAUTION
Never use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if this would
dazzle oncoming traffic.
Interior lights
Front interior lights and glove compartment light
The front interior light also incorporates the reading lights
for the driver and passenger.
Fig. 94 Detail of headlin-
er: front interior lights
The rocker switch A
⇒ fig. 94 for the front interior light has the fol-
lowing functions:
Door light position
– Move switch A
to the centre position.
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Rear reading lights
Fig. 96 Detail of headlin-
er: rear reading lights
The reading lights are switched on and off with the switches
.Luggage compartment light
Fig. 97 Detailed view of
the top of the luggage
compartment: luggage
compartment lighting
The light is in the upper part of the luggage compartment.
The light ⇒ fig. 97 switches on automatically when the tailgate is opened.
The luggage compartment light is switched off automatically if the tailgate
is left open for more than 10 minutes.
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light switches itself off when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is
pushed back up.
Sun blind*
The rear side windows are fitted with sun blinds.
Fig. 100 Sun blind ex-
tended to cover rear side
window
Sun blind (rear side windows)
– Pull out the blind and hook it into the hooks at the top of the
door frame ⇒ fig. 100. Windscreen wipers
Windscreen wipers
The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers
and the automatic wash and wipe.
Fig. 101 Windscreen
wiper lever
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 101 has the following settings:
Short wipe
– Move the lever down to position 1
to give the windscreen a
short wipe.
Intermittent wipe / Rain sensor* (activate)
– Move the lever up to position 2
.
– Move the switch A
up or down to set the wiper intervals.
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Note
● Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long jour-
ney. Fill the reservoir ⇒ page 233.
● Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass which can
also impair the effectiveness of the rain sensor*. Check the condition of
windscreen wiper blades at regular intervals.
Rear window wiper
The windscreen wiper lever also operates the rear window
wiper and the automatic wash and wipe.
Fig. 102 Windscreen
wiper lever
The rear window wiper and the automatic wash/wipe system are
switched on as follows: Intermittent wipe
–
Push the windscreen wiper lever forwards until it clicks into the
first position ⇒ fig. 102 1
. The rear window wiper will wipe the
window approximately every 4 seconds.
Automatic wash/wipe
– Push the lever forwards to position 2
. The rear window wiper
will work for the time you hold the lever in this position.
– Release the lever. The rear window wiper will keep working for
approximately 4 seconds.
Deactivating the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever backwards until it returns to its original position.
The rear window wiper will start working automatically if reverse gear is en-
gaged while the windscreen wipers are switched on.
WARNING
For correct visibility and safe driving, the wiper must be in perfect condi-
tion ⇒ page 215. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass before using the windscreen wipers/rear window wiper. The wind-
screen wiper blades and even the windscreen wiper motor could be dam-
aged if you start the windscreen wipers/rear window wiper with the blades
frozen to the glass.
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