
Headlight beam adjustmentFig. 23
Dash panel: Knob for headlamp
levelling
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 23 from position
to
gradually activates the
headlight beam adjustment, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions correspond approximately to the following car load. Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.All seats occupied, luggage compartment loaded.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment loaded.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehicles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Daytime running light (DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 33.
The daytime running lights function provides the lighting of the front of the vehi-
cle.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch into position » Fig. 22 on page 33 .
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi- tions are met:
The ignition is switched on.
The light switch is in position
» Fig. 22 on page 33.
When the daytime running lights are switched on, the lighting for the instrument
cluster is switched off, and the parking lights and the license plate light do not light up.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 24
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Lever positions » Fig. 24
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on high beam
Switch on high beam or headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
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When the left or right turn signal is on, the warning light or flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the warning light lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Turn signal for changing lanes - to only flash briefly, only move the lever up or
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Convenience turn signal
If you only wish to flash three times, briefly push the lever to the upper or lower
pressure point and release again.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
■ The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.■The turn signal only operates if the ignition is switched on.■
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
■
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the igni-
tion lock. The acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is closed.
Fog lights
Fig. 25
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 33.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position or » Fig. 25 .
›
Pull the light switch into position
1
, the symbol in the light switch lights up.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
Rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 33.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position
or
» Fig. 25 on page 35 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 35, the rear fog light is switched
on by turning the light switch to the position
and is pulled out directly to the
position
2
. This switch can only be put into one position.
The warning light
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 19,
The rear fog light .
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Hazard warning light systemFig. 26
Button for hazard warning light
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 33.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button
» Fig. 26 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch on
automatically.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
Parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 33.
Switch on parking light
›
Turn the light switch » Fig. 25 on page 35 to position
and lock the vehicle.
Indoor Lighting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior light - Version 1
36
Interior light - Version 2
37
Interior light - Version 1
Fig. 27
Interior lighting – version 1
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 36.
Slide switch positions » Fig. 27 .
Switching on the light
Switching off the light
Operate light by using the door contact switch (middle position)
If operation of the lights using the door contact switch is enabled (switch is in the
» Fig. 27 position), the light will come on , if one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
If operation of the lights with the door contact switch is enabled (switch is the
» Fig. 27 position), the light will go off , if one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on
› a few seconds after all the doors have been closed.
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NoteIf the interior light remains switched on when the ignition is switched off or if one
of the doors is open, the light will automatically go out after around 10 minutes.
Interior light - Version 2
Fig. 28
Interior lighting – version 2
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 36.
Positions of the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 28 .
Switching on the light
Switching off the light
Operate light by using the door contact switch (middle position)
By pressing the
B
» Fig. 28 switch, the reading lights can be turned on/off.
The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for » page 36, Interior
light - Version 1 .
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
37
Sun visors
38
Rear window heaterFig. 29
Button for rear window heater
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
Switch the rear window heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button. The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after approx. 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automatically,
in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 137,
Automatic load deactivation .
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■The capacity of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is approximately 3 litres.■The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean-
er to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or
cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example.
Operating windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 31
Operating lever: Windscreen wipers and washer settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 38.
Lever positions » Fig. 31
Wipers off
Interval windscreen wiping
slow windscreen wiping
rapid windscreen wiping
Flick windscreen wiping (spring-tensioned position)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position) Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular inter- vals after a few seconds)
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned position)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat
later.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
wiper to continue for another 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen).
01234567Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhatlater.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on the period ofspraying of the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after releasing it 6
.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 32
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 38.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms into
the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Press the windscreen wiper lever into position
4
» Fig. 31 on page 39 and the
windscreen wiper arms will move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the windscreen wiper arm from the rear window and slightly tilt the wind-
screen wiper blade towards the wiper arm, arrow
A
» Fig. 32 .
›
Hold the windscreen wiper arm at the top end.
›
Press the locking button
1
and remove the wiper blade in the direction of ar-
row
B
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Exterior mirrorsFig. 34
Side door - knob for the exterior mirrors: mechanical / electrical
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 40.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
Mechanically-adjustable mirrors
The mirror surface can be set in the desired position » Fig. 34 -
with the rotary
knob set.
Electrically-adjustable mirrors
The mirror surface can be set in the desired position » Fig. 34 -
with the rotary
knob set.
The knob can be moved into the following positions. Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows. To
put it back into its original position, it should be folded back from the side window
until it audibly clicks into place.
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WARNING■The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat backrest that has been folded forwards » page 102.■
Only adjust the seat backrest when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure that the seat backrest has been
properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
The seat backrest that has been folded forwards must never be used to
transport objects that: ■could restrict the driver's view;
■ can make it impossible for the driver to operate the vehicle, e.g. if they
could fall under the pedals or protrude into the driver's area; ■ could injure passengers when the driver accelerates sharply, changes di-
rection or brakes.
Front seat heating
Fig. 37
Heated front seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 42.
The front seats can be heated electrically. In some seat versions, the seat back-
rest is heated as well.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
›
Press the symbol button
or
» Fig. 37 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu-
lated up to the switch-off. The level of the seat heating is indicated by the num-
ber of illuminated warning lights in the switch.WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver or front passenger
seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regular
breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recu-
perate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.■
Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele- ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 120, Seat covers .
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 137,
Automatic load deactivation .
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NoteWe recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist
garage once every year.
Control elements
Fig. 64
The air conditioning system: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 59.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 64 :
Set the temperature (turn to the left: to reduce the temperature: turn to the right: to increase temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Fan out, stage 4: the highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 57
Switch recirculation on / off » page 61
Switching the cooling system on/off
ABCDENote■ If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, the total amount of air
is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort.■
The warning light in the button ( » Fig. 64, Pos.
E
) lights after activation,
even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met » page 59 . As a result, the readiness for cooling is signalled when all condi-
tions are satisfied » page 59.
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