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Lighting103LightingExterior lighting.......................... 103
Interior lighting ........................... 109
Lighting features ........................111Exterior 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 AUTO .8=sidelights9=low beamVehicles without automatic light
control:7=off
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and low beam automatically,
depending on the lighting conditions.
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Lighting109Rear fog light
Operated with the r button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up 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
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ Steering wheel controls
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
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110LightingInterior lightsCourtesy light
Front
Operate rocker switch:
press v=offw=automatic switching on
and offpress u=onRear
Operate rocker switch:
⃒=onw=automatic switching on and off§=offReading lights
The front reading lights are located in
the overhead console.
Press s and t to turn each light on
or off.
Glove box lighting
Illuminates when the glovebox is
opened.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the cover is opened.
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Lighting111Lighting featuresEntry lighting
Welcome lighting Following lights are switched on for a
short time by unlocking the vehicle
with the radio remote control:
■ low beam,
■ sidelights,
■ tail lights,
■ number plate lights,
■ instrument panel light,
■ interior lights.
This function works only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 99.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when driver's door is
opened:
■ some switches,
■ some interior lights.Exit lighting
Low beam, sidelights and tail lights
illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after leaving the
vehicle.
Switching on
Activation, deactivation and duration
of lighting of this function can be
changed in the Vehicle Settings.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
1. 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 a few seconds.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Battery discharge
protection To prevent discharge of the batterywhen the ignition is switched off,
some interior lights are switched off
automatically after some time.
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168Vehicle careInterior lightsCourtesy lights 1. To remove it, prise the opposite side of the light switch using a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the light assembly.
Load compartment light
1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Install light.Electrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
In a box above the positive terminal of the battery are some main fuses. If
necessary have them changed by a
workshop.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its
melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Notice
Not all fuse box descriptions in this
manual may apply to your vehicle.
When inspecting the fuse box, refer
to the fuse box label.
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214
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heating ........................................ 37
Heating and ventilation system . 112
High beam ........................... 88, 104
Hill start assist ........................... 130
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................197
Ignition switch positions .............119
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 88
Indicators ...................................... 79
Information displays...................... 89
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument panel fuse box .........170
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 109
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............54
Interior care ............................... 193
Interior lighting ............................ 109
Interior lights ...................... 110, 168
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......127
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52J
Jump starting ............................. 187
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane departure warning .......86, 144
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Lighting features .........................111
Light switch ................................ 103
Load compartment ................24, 66
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment fuse box ......172
Loading information .....................70
Low fuel ....................................... 88
M
Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 126
Manual transmission .................. 128
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................109N
New vehicle running-in ..............119
Number plate light .....................167
O
Object detection systems ...........138
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 195, 199
Operate pedal ............................... 85
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 120
P Parking ................................ 17, 122
Parking assist ............................ 138
Parking brake ............................ 130
Particulate filter ........................... 123
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................155
Pollen filter ................................. 117
Power outlets ............................... 78
Power steering.............................. 86
Power steering fluid ....................158
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 183