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Lighting105Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied2=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment ladenHeadlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn adjuster on both headlight
housings 1
/4 turn clockwise to set
tourist mode.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pushing the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
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106LightingTurn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Rear fog lights
Operated by pushing the r button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
on headlights automatically.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.
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Lighting107Reversing 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
■ ambient light
■ dome light
■ Info-Display
■ illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
Interior lights Front courtesy lightDuring entry and exit of the vehicle,
the courtesy light automatically
switches on and then off after a delay.
Operate rocker switch:
w=automatic switching on
and offpress u=onpress v=off
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108Lighting
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Dome light Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Dome light illuminates gear shifting
console indirectly.
Ambient light Ambient light consists of indirect
lights in the doors, in the instrument
panel below the heating and
ventilation unit and in the passenger
foot well. 8 colours can be selected by
a button in the roof console.
Operate button with ignition switched
on:
m one brief
press=on or offS repeated
brief presses=colours change in
stepsS long press=colours change
continuously
Ambient light can be dimmed with the thumb wheel A together with the
instrument panel illumination 3 107.
The selected colour remains the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Ambient light comes on automatically when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing button m after switching off
ignition; ambient light remains on for
60 minutes.
Starlight panel
Starlight panel consists of approx.
64 LEDs. The intensity can be
dimmed with a button in the roof
console.
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Lighting109
Operate button with ignition switched
on:m one brief
press=on or offT repeated
brief presses=dimming
stepwiseT long press=dimming
continuously
The selected intensity remains the
next time the ignition is switched on.
Starlight comes on automatically
when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing button m after switching off
ignition; starlight remains on for
60 minutes.
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 3 122.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ all switches
■ Driver Information Centre
■ ambient light
■ starlight panel
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)
■ ambient light
■ starlight panel
They will switch off automatically after a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
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110Lighting
Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the 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 99.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21.
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, following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
■ auxiliary heater
■ heated rear window
■ 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.
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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128Driving and operating
ABS starts to regulate brake pressureas soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting off the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 86.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
Manual parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
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Driving and operating147
Pressing the LPG button switches
between petrol and liquid gas
operation as soon as the required
parameters (coolant temperature,
gas temperature and minimum
engine speed) have been reached.
The requirements are usually fulfilled
after approx. 60 seconds (depending
on exterior temperature) and the first
firm press on the accelerator. The
LED status shows the current
operating mode.LED off=petrol operationLED illuminates=liquid gas
operationLED flashes=no switching is
possible, one type
of fuel is empty
As soon as the liquid gas tanks are empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Every six months, run the petrol tank down until control indicator Y
illuminates, then refuel. This helps
maintain fuel quality and system
function for petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular
intervals to prevent corrosion in the
tank.
Faults and remedies
If gas mode is not possible, check the following:
■ Is there enough liquid gas present?
■ Is there enough petrol present for starting?
Due to extreme temperatures in
combination with the gas
composition, it may take slightly
longer before the system switches
from petrol to gas mode.
In extreme situations, the system may
also switch back to petrol mode if the
minimum requirements are not
fulfilled.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of all other faults.Caution
Repairs and adjustments may onlybe made by trained specialists in
order to maintain the safety and
warranty on the LPG system.
Liquid gas is given a particular odour
(odorised) so that any leaks can be
detected easily.
9 Warning
If you smell gas in the vehicle or in
the immediate vicinity, switch to petrol mode immediately. No
smoking. No naked flames or
ignition sources.
If the gas odour persists, do not start
the engine. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
When using underground car parks,
follow the instructions of the operator
and local laws.
Notice
In the event of an accident, switch off
the ignition and lights.