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110LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 110
Interior lighting ........................... 116
Lighting features ........................118Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=headlights
Control indicator 8 3 94.
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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116LightingReversing lightsThe reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing 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
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ instrument panel illumination
■ dome light
■ ambient light
■ Info-Display
■ illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with automatic light
control, the brightness can only be
adjusted when the exterior lights are
on and the light sensor detects night
conditions.
Interior lights Front courtesy light
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118LightingReading lights
Operated by pressing 2 for the left
and right side.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
■ headlights
■ tail lights
■ number plate lights
■ instrument panel light
■ interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 131.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ all switches
■ Driver Information Centre
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)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Path lightingHeadlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
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Lighting119
Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull the turn signal lever.
5. Close the 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 Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 106.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
Battery discharge
protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
■ auxiliary heater
■ heated rear window
■ heated windscreen
■ heated mirrors
■ heated seats
■ fanIn the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
Switching off electric lights 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 care199
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Centre high-mounted
brake light
Have LEDs replaced by a workshop.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring.
2. Remove lamp downwards, taking care not to pull on the cable.
3. Remove bulb holder from lamp housing by turning anticlockwise.
4. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise.
6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage.
Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Dome light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
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Hazard warning flashers ............114
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 110
Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................31
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 120
High beam ........................... 94, 111
High beam assist ..................94, 113
Hill start assist ........................... 146
Horn ....................................... 14, 76
I Identification plate .....................235
Ignition switch positions .............131
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 94
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination .....199
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 116
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interior care ............................... 230
Interior lighting ............................ 116
Interior lights ...................... 116, 199
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......140
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....54
J
Jump starting ............................. 224
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 170
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................25, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................139, 144
Manual transmission .................. 141Manual transmission automated 142
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................116
N New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................199
O Object detection systems ...........156
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 232, 236
Operate pedal ............................... 91
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 133
P
Parking ................................ 19, 135
Parking assist ............................ 156
Parking brake ............................ 146
Parking lights ............................. 115
Particulate filter ........................... 136
Performance .............................. 243
Performing work ........................184
Pollen filter ................................. 129
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering.............................. 91
Power windows ............................ 30