If the boot lid is closed after the vehicle has been locked and the key with
which the vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid will
be unlocked (partially opened). The turn signal lights flash four times as an in-
dication that the boot lid has been unlocked again. The luggage compartment
lid remains released (partially open).
The following message is shown in the instrument cluster display.Key in vehicle.KEY IN VEHICLE
CAUTION
■ Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device in the door
handle.■
After leaving the car there is no automatic locking.
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 40
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from outside and no door is open the
button
» Fig. 40 can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
The locking is shown by the illuminated symbol
.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking. ▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
As soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside, the safe lock prevents open-
ing the doors from the inside.
This function is pointed out by the following message on the display of the in-
strument cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner's manual!CHECK SAFELOCK
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
▶ By locking twice within 2 seconds.
▶ By disabling the button for interior monitoring and anti-towing » page 58.
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The safelock switches on the next time the vehicle is locked.
WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!55Unlocking and opening
Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
67
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
68
Turn signal and main beam
68
Automatic driving lamp control
69
Xenon headlight
69
Front and rear fog lights
70
Fog lights with the CORNER function
71
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
71
Hazard warning light system
71
Parking lights
72
Driving abroad
72
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 54 on page 67 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean » page 197, Headlight glasses .
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 lights
Fig. 54
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 54 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 69
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 72
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control
Turn the dial
B
» Fig. 54 from position
to
to gradually adjust the headlight
range control and shorten the light cone.
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
67Lights and visibility
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Xenon headlight
The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip-
ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.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.
Note
■ The light switch is in position or and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The daytime running lights light up the area in front of and to the rear of the
vehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position
or
.
The ignition is switched on.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 55
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 67 first.
Operating lever positions » Fig. 55
Activate right turn signal light - indicator light flashes in the instrument cluster
Activate left turn signal light - indicator light flashes in the instrument
cluster
Depending on equipment (spring-tensioned position):
▶ Switch on main beam – indicator light lights up in the instrument cluster
▶ Activate headlamp assistant » page 72
Depending on equipment (spring-tensioned position):
▶ Switch off main beam / headlight flasher on (spring-tensioned position)
▶ Deactivate headlamp assistant / activate headlight flasher (spring-ten-
sioned position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
“Convenience turn signal”
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point
A
or
B
then
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times.
ABCD1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 71 .
68Using the system
Fog lights with the CORNER functionRead and observe
on page 67 first.
The function CORNER provides better illumination of the nearby environment
when turning, manoeuvring or anything similar.
The function automatically switches on the fog lights on each side of the ve- hicle, if the following conditions are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position .
Enabling / disabling and setting functions
The functions and setting of the lighting duration can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment system » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter CARVehicle settings .
CAUTION■
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar
objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impair-
ing the function or its reliability.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 58
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on and off
›
Press the button
» Fig. 58 .
When you turn it on the warning light
flashes in the button and at the same
time the warning lights
in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
The automatic activation of hazard warning lights can take place during a
heavy braking. After starting or accelerating the hazard warning system is au-
tomatically switched off.
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
71Lights and visibility
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light
on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever to position
A
or
B
as far as the stop » Fig. 55 on
page 68 .
The parking lights on the right or left side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the side light on both sides
›
With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position .
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds.
After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm is
turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking light cannot be turned off automatic due to the low battery
charge level.■
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, then
there is no automatic switching off of the parking light.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. In order to avoid this,
the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
You can adjust the Xenon headlights yourself by setting the travel mode in In- fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CARVehicle settings .
Headlamp Assistant (Light Assist / Dynamic Light Assist)
Introduction
Fig. 59
Camera view window for the
headlamp assistant
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
73
Switching on and off
73
Information messages
73
The headlamp assistant (following as system) can prevent the dazzling of oth-
er road users.
The system automatically switches the high beam on / off, if necessary, ad-
justs the beam of the headlights in accordance with the existing traffic (other
vehicles) and environmental conditions (e.g. driving through a lighted village).
The switching on / off of the high beam, if necessary adaptation of the head-
lamp is controlled by a camera » Fig. 59.
Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist. ▶
Light Assist
▶
Dynamic Light AssistLight Assist
The system automatically switches the high beam on / off.
Dynamic Light Assist
The system automatically adjusts the light cone shape of the headlights in or-
der to prevent the dazzling oncoming and preceding vehicles, while ensuring
the highest possible illumination of the road edges.
72Using the system
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seatFig. 75
Memory buttons and SET button
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The pre-set buttons on the driver's seat make it possible to save the driver's
seat and exterior mirror positions.
Each of the three memory buttons
B
» Fig. 75 can each be assigned a set po-
sition.
Storing driver's seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch-on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat and the two mirrors to the desired position.
›
Press the button (Position
A
» Fig. 75 ).
›
Within 10 seconds after pressing the
button, press the desired memory
button
B
.
An acknowledgement sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
The function of lowering the passenger mirror surface when reversing must be
enabled in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehi-
cle Settings .
›
Switch-on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 75 .
›
Turn the knob for the external mirror control to the position for the passen-
ger side mirror adjustment » page 80.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved settingIgnitionDriver's doorPress the required memory button B
» Fig. 75Switched offOpenShortClosedLongActivatedOpenLongClosedLong
Stopping the ongoing adjustment ▶ Press any button on the driver's seat or the button on the remote control
key.
Note
Each time you save the seat- and exterior mirror settings for forward travel
you also have to re-save the setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger
side for reversing.
Memory function of the remote control key
Read and observe
on page 81 first.
The automatic storage of the driver's seat and exterior mirror positions when
locking the vehicle can be turned on in the memory of the remote control key
(hereafter as function of automatic storage).
This function can also be enabled or disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s
Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Activate the function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 75 on page 83 .
›
After the seat has assumed the position stored under this button, at the
same time press the button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the automatic storage function for each key is
confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Storing driver's seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage.
When automatic storage is activated, the current positions of the driver's seat
and the external mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key
each time the vehicle is locked.
83Seats and head restraints
When the vehicle is next unlocked using the same key, the driver's seat and
the external mirrors assume the positions stored in the memory of this key.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing
The function of lowering the passenger mirror surface when reversing must be
enabled in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehi-
cle Settings .›
Unlock the vehicle with the relevant remote control key.
›
Switch-on the ignition.
›
Turn the knob for the external mirror control to the position for the passen-
ger side mirror adjustment » page 80.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Disable function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press the button (Position
A
» Fig. 75 on page 83 ) and hold.
›
At the same time, press the button on the remote control key within
10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the automatic storage function for each key is
confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the current adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the button on the remote control
key.
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 76
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
Read and observe on page 81 first.
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 76 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
Folding backwards
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 76 .
›
Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat which was folded forwards » page 19.■
Adjust the seat backrest only when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure the seat backrest has been
properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■ Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,
e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone. ■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-
rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
84Using the system
Information on the cooling system
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met
» page 118 .
The warning light below the button
» Fig. 154 illuminates after activation,
even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have
been met. The lighting up of the indicator light in the button signals the opera-
tional readiness of the cooling system.
When the air distribution control is turned to position
the cooling system is
activated.
Note
During operation of the manual air conditioning, an increase in engine idle
speed may occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient
heating comfort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 155
Front operating elements
Fig. 156
Rear operating elements
Read and observe and on page 119 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the out-flowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
Individual functions can be set and switched on by turning the rotary switch or
by pressing the button in question. When the function is switched on, an indi-
cator lamp lights up inside or below the button.
Some functions can also be operated in the infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter Adjustment of the heating and cooling system .
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 155 and » Fig. 156
Adjust the temperature for the left side (if applicable for the entire vehicle
interior) 1)
▶ Lower the temperature
▶ Increase the temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob)
▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Set the temperature for the right-hand side (if necessary set for the entire
vehicle interior) 2)
▶ Lower the temperature
▶ Increase the temperature
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
ABCDEF1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
120Using the system