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Lighting87LightingExterior lighting............................ 87
Interior lighting ............................. 90
Lighting features ..........................92Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=Off0=Sidelights9 P=HeadlightsAUTO=Automatic light control>=Front fog lightsr=Rear fog lights
High beam control indicator P 3 82.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 82.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights (where fitted) and headlights,
depending on the lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Daytime running lights 3 88.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
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88LightingHigh beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
Adapt the headlight range to suit the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling of
oncoming traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to required position:
0=Front seat occupied4=Loaded up to permissible
maximum weightHeadlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 87.
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Lighting89Adaptive forward lightingCornering light
Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the
indicator is deactivated. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
When lane changing, move lever part
way to first stop. When released,
lever will spring back.
If the lever is moved past the first stop, the indicator is switched on
constantly. Switch the indicator off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position > and
release.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
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90LightingRear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position r and
release.
Rear fog lights will only operate when the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Reversing lights The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers 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
Interior lights With the switch in its central position,
the light functions as a courtesy light
and illuminates when the front doors
are opened.
When the front doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay.
Front courtesy light
Operated with the c button.
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The courtesy light extinguishes
immediately when the ignition is
switched on.
Rear courtesy lights
Bus
Low level and overhead courtesy
lights are located in the rear
passenger compartment.
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
Press c=onPress OFF=offLoad compartment lighting
Load compartment lighting can be setto illuminate when the side and rear
doors are opened, or switched on
constantly.
Operated by pressing the switch:
■ On constantly
■ Controlled by the function of the interior light
■ Off constantly
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay or immediately after the ignition
is switched on.
Reading lights
Front reading light
Operated with the l button.
The reading light can be directed as
required.
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Rear reading lightsBus
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
press l=on.press OFF=off.
Each reading light can then be
operated individually and directed as
required.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
1 minute after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
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This action can be repeated up to four
times to a maximum period of
4 minutes.
The lighting is turned off immediately
by turning the light switch to any
position and returning to 7.
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94Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............... 94
Air vents ..................................... 103
Maintenance .............................. 104Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Fan speed
■ Air distribution
■ Demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 33, Heated
seats ß 3 40.
Temperaturered=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellV=to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting thewindows ■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to V.