X
Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0004or000B.
i If your vehicle is only equipped with one
rear fog lamp, you must turn the light
switch to 0004.
i When the light switch is set to 0007, you
cannot switch on the front or rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the front fog lamps: pull the
light switch out to the first locking point.
The green 0005indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: pull the
light switch out to the second locking point.
The yellow 0007indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps/rear
fog lamp: push in the light switch to the
stop.
The 0007 and0005 indicator lamp on the
light switch go out. Combination switch
Turn signal lamps 0005
To indicate a right turn
0006 To indicate a left turn X
To indicate: press the combination switch
in desired direction 0005or0006 until it
engages.
The combination switch automatically
returns to its original position after large
steering movements.
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly in desired direction 0005
or 0006.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
High-beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher 0005
High-beam headlamps
0006 High-beam flasher
X To switch on the high-beam
headlamps: switch on the low-beam
headlamps (Y page 90).
X Press combination switch 0005forwards.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i In the 0007position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. 92
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers
signal lamps on the side of the vehicle
selected will light up.
The hazard warning lamps switch on
automatically if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to
a halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h).
If the hazard warning lamps have been
switched on automatically, press the 0011
hazard warning lamp switch to switch them
off.
i The hazard warning lamps work even
when the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically
with a high-pressure water jet if the "Wipe
with washer fluid" function is activated
(Y page 103) while the low-beam headlamps
are on and the engine is running.
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" (Y page 246) section. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the low-beam headlamps and
drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Switching the dashboard lighting on/
off
Overview Standard interior light
0008
Interior light switched on
0009 Interior light switched off
000A Automatic control system switched on Interior lights in the overhead control panel
0005 To switch the left-hand reading lamp on/
off
0006 To switch the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
0026 Right-hand reading lamp
0025 Interior light
0023 To switch the automatic control system
on/off
0024 To switch the interior light on/off
0018 Left-hand reading lamp
If you switch on the interior light or reading
lamp on the overhead control panel manually, 94
Interior lightingLights and windshield wipers
correctly at all times. Have the headlamp
setting checked regularly.
R Always switch off the vehicle's lighting
system before changing a bulb.
This will prevent a short circuit.
R Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs
with your bare hands. Always use a clean,
lint-free cloth or only touch the base of the
bulb when installing.
Even minor contamination can burn into
the glass surface and reduce the service life
of the bulbs.
R Do not use a bulb that has bee ndropped or
that has scratches on its glass tube.
The bulb could may explode.
R Only use bulbs in closed lamps which have
been designed for this purpose.
R Only use spare bulbs of the same type and
with the prescribed voltage
R Protect the bulbs from moisture when in
use.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
R Have the LEDs and bulbs of the following
lamps changed at a qualified specialist
workshop:
- the additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
- the high-mounted brake lamp
- the Bi-Xenon bulbs
- front fog lamps
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Fron
tbulbs
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0005
Additional turn signal
lamps in the exterior
mirrors PY 16 W
0006
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
0026
Halogen headlamps:
low-bea mheadlamps H7 55 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps:
low-beam/high-beam
headlamps D1S–35 W
0025
Halogen headlamps:
high-beam headlamps H7 55 W
Cornering lamps H7 55 W
0023
Fog lamps H11 55 W
0024
Parking lamps/
standing lamps WY 5 WChanging bulbs
97Lights and windshield wipers Z
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Ope nthe hood (Y page 240).
X Turn housing cover 0005counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Press a new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Insert the bulb holder into the lamp.
X Position housing cover 0005and turn it
clockwise as far as it will go.
X Close the hood. Rear bulbs (Cargo Van/Passenger
Van)
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0005
High-mounted brake
lamp LED
0006
Brake lamps P 21 W
0026
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W Lights Bulb type
0025
Tail lamps/standing
lamps R 5 W
0023
License plate lamp W 5 W
0024
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
0018
Backup lamps P 21 W
Tail lamps
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the rear door.
X Undo screws 0005and remove the rear lamp
lens in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull the connector off the bulb holder. Changing bulbs
99Lights and windshield wipers Z
0006
Retaining lugs
0026 Brake lamps
0025 Standing lamp/tail lamp
0023 Backup lamps
0024 Turn signal lamps
0018 Rear fog lamp
X Release retaining lugs 0006and take the bulb
holder out of the tail lamp.
X Applying ligh tpressure to the bulb, turn it
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Press the connector into the bulb holder.
X Insert the lamp lens.
To do this, clip the bulbh older into the three
holes provided at the side and tighten
screws 0005. License plate lamp X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Insert a screwdriver or similar implement
into recess 0006and carefully pry off lamp
lens 0005.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Insert a new bulb.
X Align lamp lens 0005and clip it in so that it
engages. Rear bulbs (Cab Chassis)
Overview of bulb types Chassis (example: Chassis Cab)
Lights Bulb type
0005
Perimeter lamp/
standing lamp R 5 W
0006
Tail lamps R 5 W
0026
Brake lamps P 21 W
0025
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W100
Changing bulbsLights and windshiel
dwipers
Lights Bulb type
0023
Backup lamps P 21 W
0024
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
0018
License plate lamp R 5 W
Tail lamps
0005
Screws
0006 Lamp lens
0026 Perimete rlamp/standing lamp
0025 Turn signal lamps
0023 Brake lamps
0024 Tail lamps
0018 Rear fog lamp
0019 License plate lamp
001A Backup lamps
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0005and remove lamp lens 0006.
X Applying light pressure to the bulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position lamp lens 0006and tighten
screws 0005. Additional lamps
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof Perimete
rlamp (Cab Chassis) Type of lamp: W
5W
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0005and remove the lamp unit.
X Turn bulb holder 0006and remove it.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder 0006.
X Press the new bulb into bulb holder 0006.
X Screw bulb holder 0006into the lamp unit.
X Carefully position the lamp housing and
tighten screws 0005.
Courtes ylights Type of lamp: W
5W Changing bulbs
101Lights an dwindshield wipers Z
Control panel for the air-conditioning system
0005
Sets the temperature (Y page 113)
0021 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 114)
0006 Sets the airflow (Y page 114)
0026 Increases the airflow
0025 Reduces the airflow
0026 0022 Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 116)
0025 001F Switches the reheat function (window air dehumidification) on/of f(Ypage 114)
0023 Sets the air distribution (Y page 113)
000B0021 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 114)
0024 0008 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 113)
0018 Blower setting bar display
0021 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 114)Information on the air-conditioning
system
Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use the air-
conditioning system optimally.
R Switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification function .The indicator
lamp in the switch lights up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). Only
change the temperature in small
increments.
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly,
until the windshield is clear again. R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up as no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Only use the reheat function until the
fogged up windows are clear again. 110
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control
Activating/deactivating rear-
compartment climate control via the
control panel X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
Vehicle with rear-compartment heating/
rear-compartment air conditioning
X To switch on/off: press the001Bswitch.
If the indicator lamp in the butto nlights up,
the rear-compartment heating/rear-
compartmen tair conditioning is switched
on. Switching the cooling with air
dehumidification function on/off
Important information If you switch off the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled (in warm weather)
or dehumidified. The windows could fog up
more quickly.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensatio nmay appear on the underside
of the vehicle when in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
Switching on/off Vehicle with air conditioning
X
Press the 0008button.
If the indicator lamp in the butto nlights up,
cooling with air dehumidification is
switched on. Setting the temperature
Increasing/reducing temperature in
the front compartment via the control
panel Only change the temperature in small
increments. Start at the center position, or at
22 †.
X
Switch on climate control (Y page 112).
X Turn temperature control 0005clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise to reduce the
temperature (Y page 110).
Increasing/reducing temperature in
the rear compartment via the control
panel Only change the temperature in small
increments.
X
Switch on climate control (Y page 112).
X Turn rear-compartment temperature
control 0026(Ypage 111) or rear-
compartment air-conditioning system 0006
(Y page 112) clockwise to increase or
counterclockwise to reduce the
temperature.
i Vehicles with additional air conditioning
and heating in the rear compartment: if you
set the temperature control to the center
position, only one of the two climate
control systems works in the rear
compartmen tand in air-recirculation mode
(Y page 116). Setting the air distribution
Ai rd istribution settings The air distribution symbols have the
following meanings:
0027
Directs air through the center
and side air vents
000B0021 Directs air to the windshield and
the air vents Operating the climate control system
113Climate control