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 function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated / deactiva-
ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home
or
Leaving Home
» page 47 .
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. 51
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button
» Fig. 51 .
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.
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 64 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
The function switches on the side lights.
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. 48 on
page 65 .
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.
68Using the system
No.Consumer19ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, parking aid, switch for
OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button20Switch, airbag21WIV, tail lamp, dimming mirror, pressure sensor, telephone prepara-
tion, air mass sensor, headlight range control and headlight tilt22Instrument cluster, electromechanical power steering, databus23Central locking system and bonnet lid24Rear power window25Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Panorama window - sliding / tilting roof, electric sunblind28Fuel pump, injectors, AdBlue ®
heating29Front power window30front and rear lighter31Headlight cleaning system32Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating33Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating34Alarm, spare horn35Automatic gearbox DSG36Tow hitch
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 203
Distribution board cover.
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
With some equipment, the battery cover must be opened before removing the
cover for the fuse box » page 173.
Replacing fuses
›
Turn the securing bracket
A
» Fig. 203 in direction of the arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches.
.
›
Remove the cover.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the cover on the fuse box and the safety clip
A
move against the
arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches .
The cover is locked into position.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle!
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 204
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Automatic gearbox3Battery data module4ABS 198Do-it-yourself
