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Instruments and controls95Stop watch
Select menu item Stop Watch from
the Board Computer menu.
To start, select menu item Start. To
stop, select menu item Stop.
To reset, select menu item Reset.
The relevant stop watch display can
be selected in the Options menu:
Driving Time excl. Stops
The time the vehicle is in motion is
recorded. Stationary time is not
included.
Driving Time incl. Stops
The time the vehicle is in motion is
recorded. The time the vehicle is
stationary with the ignition switched
on is included.
Travel Time Measurement of the time from
manual activation via Start to manual
deactivation via Reset.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle-specific functions P1 to
P7 can be activated and deactivated.
The setting selected is automatically
stored depending on the vehicle key
used.
Different settings are stored for each
vehicle key. Use of a specific vehicle
key will activate the settings
associated with it.
A total of up to five vehicle keys can
be programmed separately.
Programming permits the technical
prerequisite of the relevant function.
To activate and deactivate the
functions and set the functions,
please see the relevant sections.
Programming ■ Turn the ignition off, the key must be in the ignition switch.
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98LightingLightingExterior lighting............................ 98
Interior lighting ........................... 103
Lighting features ........................105Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO=Automatic light control:
Exterior lighting is
switched on and off
automatically depending
on external lighting
conditions.m=Activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control. Switch turns back
to AUTO8=sidelights9=low beam
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 85.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
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Lighting101Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
The hazard warning flashers activate
automatically if the airbags deploy.
Turn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release. This function
can be activated or deactivated
depending on the key used 3 95.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever slightly.
Acoustic turn signal The volume of the acoustic turn signal
can be adjusted. This function can be programmed depending on the key
used 3 95.
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102LightingFront fog lights
Operated with the > button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch the low beam on automatically.
Rear fog lights
Operated with the r button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch the low beam on automatically.
The rear fog light can only be
switched on when both the ignition and the low beam or sidelights (with
front fog lights) are on.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing.
Parking lights
When parked, the parking lights on
one side can be activated:
1. Set light switch to m or AUTO .
2. Ignition off.
3. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.
To switch it off, switch on the ignition
or move the turn signal lever in the
opposite direction.
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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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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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Climate control107
■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.