12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=low beam
Automatic light control
AUTO=automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control8=sidelights9=low beam
Fog lights
Press light switch:
>=front fog lightsr=rear fog light
Lighting 3 104.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 105, High
beam 3 105, Headlight flash 3 105,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 107.
Instruments and controls89
Illuminates when high beam is on orduring headlight flash 3 105 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 107.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 107.
Flashes System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 106.
Automatic light control 3 105.
Fog light
> illuminates green.The front fog lights are on 3 110.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 110.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 137.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 139.Bonnet open
/ illuminates when the bonnet is
open on vehicles with stop-start
system.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.
Lighting105
Tail lightsTail 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.
Daytime running light 3 107.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
low beam is switched on.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered the low
beam is switched on.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 107.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
Lighting107
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds.
The headlights are aimed
automatically.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
control indicator f flashes as a
reminder for approx. 4 seconds.
For deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above.
Control indicator f will not flash when
function is deactivated.
Control indicator f 3 89.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.Adaptive forward lighting
The Adaptive forward lighting
functions are only available with Bi-
Xenon headlights. Light range, light
distribution and intensity of light are
variably triggered depending on the
light conditions, weather and road
type.
Playstreet lightingActivated automatically at low speed
up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam
is turned at an angle of -5°/3° to the
roadside.
Town lighting Activated automatically at a speed up
to approx. 30 mph and when street
lights are detected by the light sensor.
The light range is reduced by an
extended light distribution.
Country lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 30 and
72 mph. The beam of light and the
brightness is different between the
left and the right side.Motorway lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 72 mph and minimal
steering movements. It switches on
after a delay or directly when the vehicle is powerfully accelerated. The
light beam is longer and brighter.
Adverse weather lighting
Activated automatically up to a speed
of approx. 43 mph, when the rain
sensor recognises condensation or the wiper operates continuously. The
range, distribution and light intensity
is regulated variably depending on visibility.
222IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 161
Adaptive forward lighting .....89, 107
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................46, 84
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 119
Air vents...................................... 119
All-wheel drive ........................... 132
Antilock brake system ................ 132
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................198
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............105
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............128
Auxiliary heater ........................... 118
B Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery voltage ............................. 97Bicycle rack .................................. 57
Bonnet ....................................... 163
Bonnet open ................................. 89
Brake and clutch fluid .................203
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 134
Brake fluid .................................. 166
Brakes ............................... 132, 166
Breakdown.................................. 196
Bulb replacement ....................... 169
C
Capacities .................................. 214
Catalytic converter .....................127
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 174
Changing tyre and wheel size ...186
Charging system .......................... 85
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 95
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................121
223
Controls........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............203
Cruise control ...................... 89, 137
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............217
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......86, 136
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......168
Diesel particle filter ...............87, 126
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........137
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 156
Driving hints ................................ 121
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 175
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..130
Electronic Stability Control.......... 135Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87
Electronic Stability Control off....... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......162
Engine compartment fuse box ...176
Engine coolant ........................... 164
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 210
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Engine identification ...................206
Engine oil ................... 163, 203, 207
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................219
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 198
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................12, 104
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 130 First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 172
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Forward collision alert................. 139Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 110
Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn signal lights ...............172
Fuel............................................. 149
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 155
Fuel for diesel engines ..............150
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......150
Fuel for petrol engines ...............149
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 175
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................156
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Glove box lighting .......................112
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 93
H
Halogen headlights ....................169
Hand brake ......................... 132, 133
Hazard warning flashers ............109
Headlight flash ........................... 105
Headlight range adjustment ......105
Headlights when driving abroad 106
Head restraint adjustment .............8