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Lighting109Caution
Have the adjustment of the
headlights checked after
deactivation.
We recommend consulting a
workshop.
Vehicles with adaptive forward
lighting system
1. Key in ignition switch.
2. Pull turn signal lever and hold (headlight flash).
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After approx. three seconds, an acoustic signal sounds.
The headlights are aimed
automatically.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
control indicator f flashes as a
reminder for approx. four seconds.
For deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above.
Control indicator f will not flash when
function is deactivated.
Control indicator f 3 87.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.Adaptive forward lighting
The Adaptive forward lighting
functions are only available with Bi-
Xenon headlights. Light range, light
distribution and intensity of light are
variably triggered depending on the
light conditions, weather and road
type.
Playstreet lighting
Activated automatically at low speed
up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam
is turned at an angle of -5°/3° to the
roadside.
Town lighting Activated automatically at a speed up
to approx. 30 mph and when street
lights are detected by the light sensor. The light range is reduced by an
extended light distribution.
Country lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 30 and
72 mph. The beam of light and the
brightness is different between the
left and the right side.
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110LightingMotorway lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 72 mph and minimal
steering movements. It switches on
after a delay or directly when the
vehicle is powerfully accelerated. The light beam is longer and brighter.
Adverse weather lighting
Activated automatically up to a speed of approx. 43 mph, when the rain
sensor recognises condensation or
the wiper operates continuously. The
range, distribution and light intensity
is regulated variably depending on visibility.Dynamic curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel angle and speed,
improving lighting in curves.
Control indicator f 3 87.
Corner lighting On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the turn signal light, an additional left
or right reflector is switched on which illuminates the road at an right angle
to the direction of travel. It is activated
up to a speed of 25 mph.
Control indicator f 3 87.
Reversing function
If the headlights are on and reverse
gear is engaged, both corner lights
are switched on. They remain
illuminated for 20 seconds after disengaging reverse gear or until
driving faster than 10 mph in a
forward gear.
High beam assist This feature allows high beam as
main driving light by night and when
vehicle speed is faster than 25 mph.
It switches to low beam when: ● The camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
● The vehicle speed is slower than
12 mph.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
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114LightingRear
Operate rocker switch:
⃒:onw:automatic switching on and off§:offReading lights
The front reading lights are located inthe overhead console.
Press s and t to turn each light on
or off.
Glove box lighting Illuminates when the glovebox is
opened.
Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Following lights are switched on for a
short time by unlocking the vehicle
with the radio remote control:
● low beam
● sidelights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
This function works only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
vehicle settings. Vehicle
personalisation 3 99.
The following lights will additionally switch on when driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● some interior lights
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Lighting115Exit lightingLow beam, sidelights and tail lightsilluminate the surrounding area for an
adjustable time after leaving the
vehicle.
Switching on
Activation, deactivation and duration
of lighting of this function can be
changed in the vehicle settings.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
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 a few seconds.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the battery
when the ignition is switched off,
some interior lights are switched off
automatically after some time.
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Vehicle care1713. Press slider holder pin.
4. Pull wiper blade out.Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn off the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Halogen headlights
Low beam and high beamRemove protective cover. Low beam
1. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket connector.
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Vehicle care179No.Circuit1Sunroof2Exterior mirrors3–4–5Electrical brake control module6Intelligent battery sensor7–8Transmission control module9–10Headlight levelling11Rear window wiper12Heated rear window13Headlight actuator (left hand)14Heated exterior mirrors15–16Seat heating17Transmission control moduleNo.Circuit18Engine control module19Fuel pump20–21Cooling fan22–23Ignition coil/Engine control
module24Washer pump25Headlamp actuator (right hand)26Engine control sensors27–28Ignition29Ignition30Exhaust system31Left-hand high beam32Right-hand high beam33Engine control module34HornNo.Circuit35Air conditioning system36Front fog lamp
J-cases Fuses
No.Circuit1Electrical brake control module2Front wiper3Power module4Power terminal of instrument
panel fuse box5–6Fuel heater7–8Cooling fan9Cooling fan10Engine control module/Glow
plug11Starter
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226Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................71
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system . 116
High beam ........................... 87, 107
Hill start assist ........................... 136
Horn ....................................... 13, 72
I
Identification plate .....................207
Ignition switch positions .............125
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 87
Indicators ...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 88
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........180
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 113
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............54
Interior care ............................... 203
Interior lighting ............................ 113
Interior lights ...................... 113, 177
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......132
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52
J
Jump starting ............................. 197K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......85, 150
Lashing eyes ............................... 68
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 106
Load compartment ................24, 65
Load compartment cover .............67
Load compartment fuse box ......181
Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 132
Manual transmission .................. 133
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel-Display ........................... 88
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................113
N New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................177O
Object detection systems ...........143
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil, engine .......................... 205, 209
OnStar ........................................ 102
Operate pedal ............................... 84
Outside temperature ....................74
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P
Parking ................................ 17, 128
Parking assist ............................ 143
Parking brake ............................ 135
Particulate filter ........................... 129
Performance .............................. 213
Performing work ........................164
Pollen filter ................................. 122
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 85
Power steering fluid ....................167
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 86
Puncture ..................................... 193
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 223
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear carrier system ......................56
Rear floor storage cover ..............67