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Lighting135LightingExterior lighting.......................... 135
Interior lighting ........................... 144
Lighting features ........................145Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=headlights
Control indicator 8 3 115.
Light switch with Automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO=automatic light control:
Headlights are switched on
and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditionsm=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO8=sidelights9=headlights
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144LightingInterior lightingInstrument 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 offpress u=onpress v=off
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front
courtesy light depending on rocker
switch position.
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Lighting145Reading lights
Operated by pressing s and t 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, number plate
lights, instrument panel light, interior
lights and the light pipes in doors and
FlexConsole 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 3 157.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 129.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is opened:
■ all switches
■ Driver Information Centre
■ door pocket lights
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
■ number plate lights (puddle lights)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
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146Lighting
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 Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 129.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.
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
2. Remove the bulb from the socketby 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.
Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
■ in the front left of the engine compartment
■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage
compartment, or, in right-hand
drive vehicles, behind the glovebox
■ behind a cover on the left side of the
load compartment
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
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Vehicle care241Instrument panel fuse box
In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is behind the storage
compartment in the instrument panel.
Open the compartment and push it to the left to unlock. Fold the
compartment down and remove it.
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/Instrument6Power outlet/Cigarette lighter7Power outlet8Left low beam/Body control
module9Right low beam/Body control
module/Airbag module10Door locks/Body control module11Interior fan12–13–
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GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................215
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 65
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 121
H Halogen headlights ....................229
Hand brake ......................... 170, 171
Hazard warning flashers ............142
Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 135
Headlights when driving abroad 138
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 147
High beam ......................... 115, 136
High beam assist ................116, 136
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 97I
Identification plate .....................270
Ignition switch positions .............157
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 117
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........241
Instrument panel illumination .....237
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 144
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............65
Interactive driving system ...........174
Interior care ............................... 265
Interior lighting ............................ 144
Interior lights ...................... 144, 237
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....64
J Jump starting ............................. 259
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....113, 205
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................24, 78
Load compartment cover .............81
Load compartment fuse box ......242
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 169
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................143
N New vehicle running-in ..............157
Number plate light .....................236
O
Object detection systems ...........192
Odometer ................................... 104