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Lighting79LightingExterior lighting............................ 79
Interior lighting ............................. 82
Lighting features ..........................83Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=Off0=Sidelights9P=Headlights
High beam control indicator P 3 73.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 73.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is activated and the engine is running, the system switches
between daytime running lights and headlights depending on the lighting
conditions.
To activate: 1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Turn light switch to 0 and return
to 7.
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3. Repeat step 2 within approx.5 seconds.
4. A double acoustic signal sounds for confirmation.
Repeat the operation to deactivate.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable
to have the automatic light control
function activated.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.High 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=No load4=Loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
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Lighting81Headlights 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.
Hazard warning flashersOperated 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 >.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
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82LightingRear fog lightsTurn inner switch to position >r.
Rear fog light comes on in
conjunction with front fog lights and
will only operate when the ignition and headlights are switched on.
Reversing 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 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
Depending on vehicle, the interior
lights may be operated with a switch
or by tilting the lens to one of
3 positions, i.e.:
■ On
■ Courtesy lights
■ Off
With the switch or lens 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
approx. 20 seconds or immediately
after the ignition is switched on.
Load compartment lighting Load compartment lighting can be setto illuminate when the side and rear
doors are opened, or switched on
constantly.
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Operated by tilting the lens to one of3 positions, i.e.:
■ On
■ Controlled by the function of the front interior light
■ Off
When the front interior light is
functioning as a courtesy light, move
the lens of the load compartment light
to its central position; the load
compartment light functions as a
courtesy light and also illuminates
when the side or rear doors are
opened.
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after
approx. 20 seconds or immediately
after the ignition is switched on.
Reading lights
A separate spotlight for the front passenger side may be located
alongside the front interior light.
Operated with the switch.Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to four
times to a maximum period of
2 minutes.
The lighting is turned off immediately
by switching on the ignition or turning the light switch.
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84Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............... 84
Air vents ....................................... 90
Maintenance ................................ 91Climate 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
the 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 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.
■ 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.
Air conditioning system
Additional to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has:
AC=cooling4=air recirculationCooling (AC)
Operated with the AC button and
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is a little above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
Air recirculation system 4
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. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and avoid the use
of air distribution settings J and V.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
■ Cooling AC on.
■ Air recirculation system 4 on.
■ Set air distribution control to M.
■ Set temperature control to coldest level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Open all air vents.
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86Climate controlRear heating system
The rear passenger compartment
heating fan assists air flow to the rear
passenger compartment via the rear
air vents.
Notice
Country-specific version: Heating
will cease to operate if the vehicle
fuel level drops below 11 litres.
The rate of air flow is determined by
the fan. Air temperature is controlled
using the temperature control on the
instrument panel.
The fan has 3 speeds:
0=off3=high speed
Rear air conditioning
system
The rear air conditioning system is
actuated in conjunction with the front
passenger compartment air
conditioning system.
Rear air conditioning fan switch
The rear air conditioning fan assists
air flow to the rear passenger
compartment via the rear air vents.
Switch on the fan while the air
conditioning system is operating to
allow cooled and dehumidified (dried) air to be distributed.
The rate of air flow is determined by
the fan.
The fan has 3 speeds:
0=off3=high speed