Interior lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
74
Rear interior light
74
Ambient lighting
75
Door warning light
75
Entry space lighting
75
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off.
With the ignition off, the lights turn off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Front interior light
Fig. 61
Operation of the front light
Switching on / off » Fig. 61
Automatic operation
Rear light
Front and rear lights
Passenger light
Automatic operation of the light - switch
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
ABCDThe system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Rear interior light
Fig. 62
Interior light, rear: Variant 1
Fig. 63
Interior light, rear: Variant 2 / Variant 3
Variant 1 » Fig. 62
Switch left reading lamp on/off
Switch right reading lamp on/off
Variant 2: moving the lamp lens
C
» Fig. 63
Switching on
Switching off
Automatic operation 1)
AB1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 74.
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Variant 3 » Fig. 63
Switching on / off
The rear lights - variant 1/variant 3 are operated together with the front lights. ▶ When the front interior lighting is switched on, the rear interior lighting also
turns on automatically.
▶ When the front interior lighting is switched off, the rear interior lighting can
be turned on/off as required.
Ambient lighting
The ambient lighting illuminates the panel, side door panels and the footwell.
The brightness (and in certain cases the colour) of the lighting can be adjusted
in the Infotainment system » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR vehi-
cle settings .
Door warning light
Fig. 64
Front door warning light
The warning light » Fig. 64 turns on when the door is opened.
The warning light turns off when the door is closed.
There is a reflector installed here on some vehicles instead.
Entry space lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror and can
illuminate the entry area of the front door.
The light turns off after the vehicle is unlocked or the front door opens, de-
pending on external conditions and the particular vehicle equipment.
The lighting switches off around 30 seconds after the front door is closed or the ignition is switched on.
DVisibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
75
Sun visors in the front
76
Sun screen
76
Sun screen in the rear doors
77WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 65
Buttons for the front and rear window heater: Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 75 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.The heating can be activated with the ignition on.
The heater is turned on after the engine has started.
Buttons for the heating in the centre console (depending on vehicle equip-
ment) » Fig. 65
Activate/deactivate the heated rear window
Activate/deactivate the windshield heating
When the heater is activated, a lamp illuminates inside or below the button.
75Lights and visibility
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 216 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light within or below the button flashes, the radiator will not work be-
cause of the low state of the battery.
■
If the Climatronic recognises that the windshield could fog up, the windshield
heating is automatically switched on. This function can be activated/deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle
settings .
Sun visors in the front
Fig. 66
Fold down flap / flip up flap / make-up mirror and parking permit
holder
Read and observe
on page 75 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 66
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
Light (turns on when the cover of the make-up mirror is pushed to one
side)
Parking ticket holder
12ABCWARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
Sun screen
Fig. 67
Sun screen
Read and observe
on page 75 first.
The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover.
Extending
›
Pull the sun blind on the handle
A
in the direction of arrow » Fig. 67 and
hook in the magnetic brackets
B
.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun blind from the handle
A
» Fig. 67 out of the bracket and
hold it in such a way that it can roll up slowly into the housing without being
damaged.
Note
It is not necessary to roll up the sun blind before opening the boot lid.76Using the system
Sun screen in the rear doorsFig. 68
Sun blind on the rear door
Read and observe
on page 75 first.
Extending
›
Pull out the sun blind with the handle
A
in the direction of arrow » Fig. 68
and hang it in the bracket
B
on the top edge of the door.
Retracting
›
Remove the sun blind from the handle
A
» Fig. 68 out of the bracket and
hold it in such a way that it can roll up slowly without being damaged.
Windscreen wipers and washers
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
78
Headlight cleaning system
78
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet and boot are closed.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
▶ Switch on the windscreen wipers.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 237.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 198, Wiper blades .■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the pane.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. The wiper stops automatically after 5 attempts to eliminate the ob-
stacle, in order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Remove the obstacle and
switch the wiper on again.
Note
■ Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the
windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rub-
bers.■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
77Lights and visibility
Windscreen wipers and washersFig. 69
Operation of wipers and washers: front / rear
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
Operating lever positions Wipers off
Depending on specification:
▶ Intermittent windscreen wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
Slow windscreen wiping
Rapid windscreen wiping
Front screen touch wiping / wiper arms service position (spring-loaded
position)
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
Rear screen wiping
Spraying and wiping the rear window (spring-loaded position)
Depending on specification:
▶ To set the wiper interval for the windscreen
▶ Sensitivity setting of the automatic wiping with rain
By setting the switch in the direction of the arrow wipers sweep more of-
ten.
Spraying and wiping the windscreen
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
01234567ASpraying and wiping the rear window
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
The operating lever remains in position 6
.
Activating / deactivating of the automatic windscreen wiping with rain
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In-
fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle settings .
Automatic rear window wiping
If the lever is in position
2
or
3
» Fig. 69 , the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the operating lever is in the
position
1
) the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in
continuous mode (no break between each wiping process).
The automatic rear wiper can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Note
■ If the operating lever is in the position 2 or 3 and the speed of the vehicle
drops below 4 km / h, the wiping speed is reduced. The original wiping speed is
restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 8 km/h.■
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after every ten squirts.
The headlight washer system works under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C.
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To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to
be regularly cleared of snow and ice, e.g. free with a de-icing spray.
Rear mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
79
Exterior mirrors
80WARNING■ Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of
vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
WARNINGThe mirrors with automatic dimming contain an electrolyte liquid which can
escape if mirror glass is broken.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath appara-
tus.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. If
necessary get medical assistance.
Interior mirror dimmingFig. 70
Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-darkening
Read and observe
on page 79 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 70 -
Basic position of the mirror
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming
After starting the engine, the mirror darkens » Fig. 70 -
automatically.
The mirror dimming is controlled by the light incident on the sensors on the
front and back of the mirror.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external devices (e.g. navigation systems) on to the windscreen or in the vicinity of the interior mirror »
.
WARNING■
The illuminated display of an external navigation device can lead to op-
erational faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.■
The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling
on the sensors is not impaired, e.g. by the rear sun roller blind.
1279Lights and visibility
When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating and seat ventilation is also
switched off. If the engine is started again within 10 minutes, the driver's seat
heating and seat ventilation is automatically turned on again at the last set-
ting.WARNINGIf you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we rec-
ommend not to use the seat heating. There may be difficult to heal burns. If
the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your
journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from
the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not turn on any of the seat heaters if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the relevant seat heating if the seats have objects attached
to or placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
When there are additional protective covers or protective covers mounted on
each of the seats, do not turn the seat heating on.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating and ventilation switches
off automatically » page 216, Automatic load deactivation .
Front seats with heating
Read and observe
and on page 89 first.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights below the switch.
Seat heating operation
›
Press button or
.
The seat heating is switched on at maximum heat » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level is down-regulated up to the
switch-off.
Front seats with heating and ventilationFig. 87
Infotainment display: Front seat
heating and ventilation with
maximum heating / ventilation
level switched on
Read and observe and on page 89 first.
The heating / ventilation level is indicated by the number of illuminated func-
tion keys in Infotainment, if necessary, by the number of illuminated warning
lights below the button.
The heating / ventilation setting can also be adjusted in the Infotainment us-
ing function keys
A
and
B
» Fig. 87 and with the respective function key
turned off.
Seat heating operation only
›
Press button or
.
The seat heating is switched on at maximum heat » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level is down-regulated up to the
switch-off.
The heat output can be set in the Infotainment.
Only use seat ventilation
›
Press button or
.
›
Turn off the seat heating.
›
Set the ventilation level in the Infotainment with the function keys
A
» Fig. 87
.
Another setting of the ventilation level up to turn off can also take place by
pressing the buttons and
again.
Operating the seat heating and ventilation simultaneously
›
Press button or
.
›
Adjust the heating / ventilation level in the Infotainment.
Below the button the control lamps » Fig. 86 on page 88 -
illuminate.
89Seats and head restraints
The setting of the heating / ventilation level by pressing the keys and is
not possible .
Rear seats with seat heating
Fig. 88
The seat heating is switched on
at maximum heat
Read and observe and on page 89 first.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.
Seat heating operation
›
Press button or
.
The seat heating is switched on at maximum heat » Fig. 88.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level is down-regulated up to the
switch-off.
The adjustment of the heating power can be locked and unlocked in the Info-
tainment with the function key
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter Adjustment of the heating and cooling system . In the locked setting the
heating power can only be adjusted down to turn off.
Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
91
Storage compartment on the driver's side
91
stowage compartments in the doors
91
Storage compartment in the front centre console
92
Cup holders
92
Waste container
93
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
94
Glasses compartment
95
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
95
Storage compartment under passenger seat
96
Clothes hook
96
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
97
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
97
Storage compartments for umbrella
97
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
98
Storage compartment in the rear armrest
98
Removable through-loading bag
98
AUX and USB inputs
99WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating, cornering or with an incorrect driv-
ing action) and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic – there is
the risk of an accident.■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
90Using the system