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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the light function
59
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
60
Turn signal and main beam
60
Automatic driving lamp control
61
Front and rear fog lights
61
Fog lights with the CORNER function
62
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
62
Hazard warning light system
62
Parking light
63
Driving abroad
63
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 46 on page 59 . The symbols which mark the individual
positions of the controls are identical.
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
■ The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Operating the light functionFig. 46
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 46 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 61
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 63
Switch on low beam
Headlight range control 
Turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 46 from position to
 gradually activates the
headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol- lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight range control to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving. 
59Lights and visibility

Headrests - removing and installingFig. 61
Front head restraints: removal/installation
Fig. 62
Rear head restraints: removal/installation
Read and observe
on page 69 first.
Front restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull out the head re-
straint in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 61 .
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat back-
rest in the direction of arrow
3
until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press locking button
B
in the direction of arrow
4
, while at the same time
using a flat-headed screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the lock-
ing button in opening
C
in the direction of arrow
5
» Fig. 62 .
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
6
.
›To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat back-
rest in the direction of arrow 7 until the locking button clicks into place.WARNINGPlease note the following points about the head restraint settings » page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
CAUTION
Store the head restraints that were removed in such a way that they are not
damaged or soiled.
Note
In sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the seat backrests and
cannot be removed.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
70
Front armrest setting
71
Rear armrest setting
71
Seat backrests
72
Front seat heating
Fig. 63
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The heat output can be adjusted with the ignition on.
The heater is turned on after the engine has started. 
70Using the system

Tyre labelRead and observe
on page 154 first.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and treadpattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 225/50R 17 91 T means:
225Tyre width in mm50Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial17Diameter of wheel in inches91Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 10 15... means that the tyre was manufactured in the 10th
week of the year 2015.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.
Load index838485868788Load
(In kg)487500515530545560
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
Speed
symbolSTUHVWMaximum speed
(in km/h)180190200210240270
WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres.
Winter operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
158
Snow chains
159
Do not use alloy rims with bevelled or polished surfaces during the winter. The
rim surface does not have sufficient corrosion protection and could be perma-
nently damaged (e.g. through grit).
Winter tyres
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on
wintry roads if you fit winter tyres (labelled M+S).
To get best possible handling, winter tyres must be fitted to all four wheels. The minimum tread depth must be 4 mm.
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear
on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
Winter tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
) of a lower
speed category can be used provided that the permissible maximum speed of
these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle
is higher.
On vehicles with the infotainment system with key the speed limit can be
set for winter tyres » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Adjust ve-
hicle systems .
For other vehicles with the MAXI DOT display there is the possibility to have
the speed limit set for winter tyres in a specialist workshop.
158General Maintenance

DimensionsFig. 198
Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 198SpecificationValueAHeightBasic dimension1459Vehicles with off-road package1472BFront trackBasic dimension1457Vehicles with the 1.2 l/66 kW TSI and 1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR engine1463CWidth1706DRear trackBasic dimension1494Vehicles with the 1.2 l/66 kW TSI and 1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR engine1500EWidth including exterior mirror1940FClearanceBasic dimension134Vehicles with off-road package141GWheel base2602HLength4304186Technical data

Under-body protections138
washing133
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
39
Vehicle data sticker183
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
183
Vehicle dimensions186
Vehicle height186
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)183
Vehicle length186
Vehicle tool kit161
Vehicle width186
vest holder for reflective vest
160
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
183
Visibility64
Visors See front sun visors
65
W
Warning triangle
160
warning when speeding41
Washing Automatic car wash system
134
by hand133
High-pressure cleaner134
Washing vehicles133
Waste container76
Weather conditions130
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
163
Caps163
Loosening and tightening163
Wheel rims154
Wheels Age of wheels
154
Changing161
Driving style156
Full trim162
General information154
Load index158
Snow chains159
Speed symbol158
Storage of wheels154
Tyre damage157
Tyre pressure155
Tyre size158
Tyre wear156
Tyre wear indicator156
Unidirectional tyres157
Wheel balance156
Wheels exchange156
Winter tyres158
Wi-Fi Connection
47
Password47
Password change49
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct Connection
48
Password change49
Setting48
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
173
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
145
Replenishing145
Warning light38
Winter145
Windscreen washer system145
Windscreen wipers66
Windscreen wipers Activating
66
Replacing the windscreen wipers173
Windscreen washer fluid145
Windscreen wipers and washers65
Winter operation158
De-icing windows136
Snow chains159
Winter tyres158
Winter tyres See Wheels
158
Wiper blades138
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 173
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
138
199Index