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Lighting103Reversing lightsThe reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers The inside of the light covers may mistup briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the
exterior lights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ Info-Display
■ Illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A until the required
brightness is obtained.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and centre courtesy lights
automatically come on and then
switch off after a delay.
Front courtesy light
Centre switch position: automatic
interior light.
To operate manually when the doors are closed:
On=Switch position IOff=Switch position 0
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104Lighting
Front courtesy light with readinglights
Operated with the c button when the
doors are closed.
Rear courtesy lights
Operated with switch.
I=On0=Offcentre=automatic
Load compartment lighting
The lighting switches on when the
load compartment is opened.
Reading lights
Operated with a buttons with ignition
on.
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Lighting105Lighting featuresCentre console lighting
Spotlight in interior mirror housing.
Daylight-dependent, automatically
regulated centre console lighting.
Entry lighting
After unlocking the vehicle, the
instrument panel lighting, the front
and rear foot well lighting and the
information display come on for a few
seconds.
Starting off 3 16.
Peripheral lighting
The exterior lights come on for
approx. 30 seconds.
To activate, press button q on the
radio remote control twice when the
vehicle is locked.
Country-specific application: To
switch on the function, press button
q on the radio remote control once
when the vehicle is locked.Switching on the ignition or pressing button p on the radio remote control
will deactivate the function.
This function can be activated and
deactivated depending on the key
being used. Vehicle personalisation
3 95.
Exit lighting The exterior lights illuminate for
approx. 30 seconds after the system
is activated and the driver's door is
closed.
Activating1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if inserting the key into
the ignition switch or pulling the turn
signal lever while the driver's door is
open.
Battery discharge
protection
To prevent the battery from becoming discharged, all the interior lighting is
switched off automatically after
5 minutes, when the ignition is
switched off.
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106Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............. 106
Air vents ..................................... 112
Maintenance .............................. 113Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Fan speed
■ Air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 31.
Temperature
red=warmblue=coldHeating will not be fully effective until
engine has reached normal operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan to the desired speed.
Air distributionM=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll=to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting the windows ■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
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■Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Notice
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected, an Autostop
will be inhibited.
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 116.Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has:
n=cooling4=air recirculation
Heated seats ß 3 38, Heated
steering wheel * 3 71.
Cooling n
Press button n to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button n again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from
under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
might inhibit Autostops.
Notice
If the climate control is set to
maximal cooling while the ambient
temperature is high, an Autostop
may be inhibited until the requested
temperature in the passenger
compartment has been reached.
If the climate control is set to
maximal cooling while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine may
restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 116.
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108Climate control
Air recirculation system 4
The air recirculation mode is operated with the 4 button.9Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
Air distribution to l: Air recirculation
is deactivated.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate s.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot air can disperse quickly.
■ Cooling n on.
■ Air circulation system 4 on.
■ Set temperature control to coldest level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to M.
■ Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Cooling n on.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door
windows.
Notice
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected, an Autostop will be inhibited.
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
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Climate control109Electronic climate control
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Air distribution and menu selection
■ Fan speed
AUTO=Automatic mode4=Air recirculatingV=Demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 31.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted with the air distribution and air flow
controls.
Data is shown on the Info-Display.
Setting modifications are briefly
shown in the Info-Display,
superimposed over the currently
displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Automatic modeBasic setting for maximum comfort:
■ Press AUTO button.
■ Open all air vents.
■ Air conditioning on.
■ Set desired temperature.
Temperature preselection
Temperatures can be set to the
desired value.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.
If the minimum temperature is set,Lo appears in the display and the
electronic climate control system runs
at maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature is set,
Hi appears in the display and the
electronic climate control system runs
at maximum heating.
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110Climate control
Notice
If the temperature is set to Lo or Hi,
an Autostop will be inhibited.
If the temperature is set to Lo or Hi
while the engine is in an Autostop,
the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 116.
Fan speed The selected fan speed is indicated
with x and the number in the display.
If the fan is switched off the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO button.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press the V button. V appears in
the display.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
To return to automatic mode: Press button V or AUTO .
Switch on heated rear window Ü.Notice
If the V button is pressed with fan
switched on while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until the V button is pressed again.
If the V button is pressed with fan
switched on while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 116.
Manual settings in climate menu Climate control system settings can
be changed via the centre control, the
buttons and the menus shown on the
display.
To view the menu, press the centre
control. The Climate menu appears in
the display.
Individual menu items are marked by
turning the centre control and
selected by pressing it.
To exit a menu, turn the centre control until Return or Main appear and
select.Air distribution
Turn the centre control. The Air
distribut. menu is activated, showing
the possible air distribution settings:Top=to windscreen and front
door windows.Centre=to vehicle occupants.Bottom=to foot well.
The Air distribut. menu can also be
called up via the Climate menu.
Return to automatic air distribution:
Deactivate corresponding setting or press button AUTO.
Cooling