The function is switched on automatically if the following conditions are met:The light switch is in position » Fig. 32 on page 53.
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced. The ignition is switched off.
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactivated
via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 29 .
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the light sensor attached be- tween the windscreen and the interior mirror » page 53.
The function switches on the parking and low beam lights, the entry lighting in
the exterior mirrors and the licence plate light.
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60 seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the tailgate or after
the preset time.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a preset time or after the vehicle is
locked.
CAUTION
Do not affix any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the wind-
screen, so that its functionality is not impaired or disabled.
Note
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged par-
ticularly in short-haul traffic.Hazard warning light systemFig. 34
Button for hazard warning light
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 51.
Switching on/off
›
Press the
» Fig. 34 button.
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.
When the turn signal is switched on while the hazard warning light system is on
(and ignition is switched on), only the turn signal light for the selected driving di- rection will flash while the turn signal is switched on.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
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