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12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch:
7=Off0=Sidelights9 P=HeadlightsAUTO=Automatic light control:
Headlights are switched
on and off automatically.>=Front fog lightsr=Rear fog lights
Lighting 3 87, Headlight warning
device 3 84, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 89.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn light switch:
>=Front fog lightsr=Rear fog lightsHeadlight flash, high beam and
low beam
Pull lever.
High beam 3 88, Headlight flash
3 88.
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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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92Lighting
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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140Vehicle careBulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn off the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Bulb checkAfter a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Headlights
Headlights have separate systems for high beam 1 and low beam 2.
High beam
1. Remove headlamp protective
cover.
2. Detach wiring connector from bulb.
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142Vehicle care
Sidelights
1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach wiring connector from bulb.
3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise to disengage.
4. Withdraw bulb holder from reflector housing.
5. Detach bulb from bulb holder andrenew the bulb.
6. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs in the reflectorhousing and rotate clockwise to
secure.
7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.
8. Replace protective cover.
Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light
Headlights have separate systems forhigh beam 1 and low beam 2. The
cornering light 3 is located between
the headlights.
1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach wiring connector from bulb.
3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise to disengage.
4. Withdraw bulb holder from reflector housing.