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136LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 136
Interior lighting ........................... 145
Lighting features ........................146Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=headlights
Control indicator 8 3 114.
Light switch with Automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO=automatic light control:
Headlights are 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=headlights
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Lighting145Interior 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 and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy lightOperate rocker switch:w=automatic switching on
and off.press u=on.press v=off.
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front
courtesy light depending on rocker
switch position.
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146LightingReading lights
Operated with s and t buttons in
front and rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
Headlights, tail lights, reversing lights,
number plate lights, instrument panel
light, interior lights, light pipes in
doors and FlexConsole and puddle
lights are switched on for a short time
by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control. This function works
only in the dark and facilitates locating
the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 158.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 128.The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ All switches
■ Driver Information Centre
■ Door pocket lights
■ Light pipes in doors and FlexConsole
Exit lighting
The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
■ Interior lights
■ Instrument panel light (only when it
is dark)
■ Light pipes in doors and FlexConsole
■ Puddle lights
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
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Lighting147
Headlights, tail lights, reversing lights
and number plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustabletime after leaving the vehicle.
Switching on
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 two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 128.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21.
Battery discharge
protection
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
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Vehicle care237
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise.
5. On left vehicle side: insert front end into wing, slide forward and
insert rear end.
On right vehicle side: insert rear
end into wing, slide rearward and insert front end.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring. Remove cover.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling.
3. Replace the bulb and insert it into
the socket.
4. Push the cover into the housing.
Interior lights Courtesy lights, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
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242Vehicle care
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox, then
open the cover and fold it down.
No.Circuit1Cruise control, speed limiter,
adaptive cruise control, steering wheel controls2Exterior lights, body control
module3Exterior lights, body control
module4Infotainment system5Infotainment system, instru‐
ment6Power outlet, cigarette lighter7Power outlet8Left low beam, body control
module9Right low beam, body control
module, airbag module10Door locks, body control module11Interior fan12–13–No.Circuit14Diagnostic connector15Airbag16Power outlet17Air conditioning system18Logistics19Body control module20Body control module21Instrument panel cluster, anti-
theft alarm system22Ignition sensor23Body control module24Body control module25–26–
Load compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
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GGauges ....................................... 102
General information ...................216
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 63
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 119
H Halogen headlights ....................229
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................95
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 148
High beam ......................... 114, 137
High beam assist ................114, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 95I
Identification plate .....................269
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 113
Indicators .................................... 102
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................102
Instrument panel fuse box .........241
Instrument panel illumination .....238
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............63
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 264
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 237
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....62
J Jump starting ............................. 259
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....111, 205
Lashing eyes ............................... 86
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................24, 76
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......242
Loading information .....................92
Load rails and hooks ...................86
Low fuel ..................................... 113
Low washer fluid ........................114
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................237
O
Object detection systems ...192, 195
Odometer ................................... 102