Lighting109LightingExterior lighting.......................... 109
Interior lighting ........................... 118
Lighting features ........................119Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=headlights
Control indicator 8 3 94.
Light switch with Automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO=automatic light control:
Headlights are switched on
and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.m=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO.8=sidelights9=headlights
118LightingReversing 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.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
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Front courtesy light
Operate rocker switch:
w=automatic switching on
and offpress u=onpress v=off
Dome light
Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Ambient light Ambient light consists of indirect
lights in the doors and around the
gear selector lever.
Ambient light can be dimmed using
thumb wheel A together with the
instrument panel illumination 3 118.
It is also activated with Entry lighting
3 119 and Exit lighting 3 120.
Reading lights
Operated with s
and t buttons in
courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.
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,
■ puddle lights.
Some functions work only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 133.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ all switches,
■ Driver Information Centre,
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■ door pocket lights,
■ console lights.
Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 103.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21.
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)
■ Door and console lights
■ Puddle lights
They will switch off automatically after a delay and will be activated again ifthe driver's door is opened.
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Activating
1. Switch off ignition
2. Remove ignition key
3. Open driver's door
4. Pull turn signal lever
5. Close 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
3 103.
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, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
■ Auxiliary heater
■ Heated rear window and mirrors
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■ Heated seats
■ Fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms 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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5. Insert bulb holder into lamphousing and turn clockwise.
6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage.
Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
■ in the front left of the engine compartment,
■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage
compartment, or, in right-hand
drive vehicles, behind the
glovebox,
■ behind a cover on the left side of the
load compartment.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognized by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in the
fuse box in the engine compartment.
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No.Circuit1Displays2Body control unit, exterior lights3Body control unit, exterior lights4Infotainment system5Infotainment system, instru‐
ment6Power outlet, cigarette lighter7Power outlet8Body control module, left low
beam9Body control module, right low
beam10Body control module, door locks11Interior fan12Driver power seat13Passenger power seat14Diagnostic connector15AirbagNo.Circuit16Boot lid relay17Air conditioning system18Service diagnose19Body control module, brake
lights, tail lights, interior lights20-21Instrument panel22Ignition system23Body control module24Body control module25–26Trunk power outlet accessory
Load compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
Fuse assignments
246
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 109
Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................78
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 94, 110
High beam assist ..................94, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 146
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................228
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 94
Indicators ...................................... 84
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........199
Instrument panel illumination .....196
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 118
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........148
Interior care ............................... 223
Interior lighting ............................ 118Interior lights ...................... 118, 196
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......142
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....68
J
Jump starting ............................. 218
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 170
Lashing eyes ............................... 75
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................24, 72
Load compartment fuse box ......200
Loading information .....................76
Low fuel ....................................... 93
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 141
Manual transmission .................. 143
Memorised settings ......................21Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................118
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................195
O Object detection systems ...........156
Odometer ..................................... 85
Oil, engine .......................... 226, 230
Operate pedal ............................... 90
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 17, 137
Parking assist ............................ 156
Parking brake ............................ 144
Parking lights ............................. 117
Particulate filter ........................... 138
Performance .............................. 234
Performing work ........................181
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power steering.............................. 92
Power steering fluid ....................184
Power windows ............................ 31