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12In brief27Auxiliary heater ...................111
28 Storage compartment ..........66
Fuse box ............................ 176Exterior lighting
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Lighting 3 97, Automatic light
control 3 97, Headlight warning
device 3 93, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 100.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
Front and rear fog lights 3 100,
3 101.
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Lighting97LightingExterior lighting............................ 97
Light switch ................................ 97
Automatic light control ...............97
High beam ................................. 98
High beam assist .......................98
Headlight flash ........................... 99
Headlight range adjustment ......99
Headlights when driving abroad ...................................... 99
Daytime running lights ...............99
Adaptive forward lighting .........100
Hazard warning flashers ..........100
Turn and lane-change signals . 100
Front fog lights ......................... 100
Rear fog lights ......................... 101
Reversing lights .......................101
Misted light covers ...................101
Interior lighting ........................... 101
Interior lights ............................ 101
Load compartment lighting ......102
Reading lights .......................... 102
Lighting features ........................103
Exit lighting .............................. 103
Battery discharge protection ....104Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
High beam control indicator P 3 91.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 91.
Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights (where fitted) and headlights,
depending on the lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
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98LightingDaytime running lights 3 99.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
High beam assist This feature allows high beam to
function as the main driving light at
night and when vehicle speed is
faster than approx. 28 mph.
It switches to low beam when:
● A sensor detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high
beam.
Activation
Turn the outer light switch to AUTO
then push the turn signal lever
forwards to activate high beam assist.
The control indicator í illuminates
continuously in the instrument cluster when the assist is activated, while the
blue control indicator 7 3 91
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator í 3 91.
Notice
Use of the system does not relieve
the driver from full responsibility for
vehicle operation.
Deactivation
Push the turn signal lever forwards
again. Control indicator í
extinguishes.
High beam assist is also deactivated when the outer light switch is moved
out of the AUTO position.
Notice
Depending on version, the system
can be also be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
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Lighting99General informationPerformance of the system can be
affected due to the following:
● Extreme weather conditions, e.g.
heavy rain, fog or snow.
● The front camera or the windscreen is obstructed.
● Oncoming or preceding vehicle lights are not detected.
● Headlights are not adjusted correctly.
● Various reflective surfaces may also cause the system to fail todetect other vehicles.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
With low beam switched on, adapt the
headlight range to suit the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to required
position:
0:front seat occupied4:loaded up to permissible
maximum weightHeadlights 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.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 97.
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Lighting101Front fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Rear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position ø
and
release.
Rear fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers 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
Interior lights
Courtesy lights illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control or the front doors are opened.
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay or immediately after the ignition
is switched on.
Front courtesy light
With the switch in its central position,
the light functions as a courtesy light.
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Lighting103Rear reading lightsCombi, Bus
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
press l:onpress OFF:off
Courtesy lights c 3 101.
Each reading light can then be
switched on or off individually and
directed as required.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to
four times.
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104LightingThe headlights are turned off
immediately by turning the light switch
to any position and returning to 7.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights may be
switched off automatically after some
time.
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Driving and operating149Infotainment system display screen
In vehicles with Navigation system,
the rear view camera display is shown
on the Infotainment system display
screen.
Trajectory lane display image (1)
Depending on version, the trajectory
lane (1) of the vehicle is shown in blue
on the Info-Display. It shows the path of the vehicle in accordance with the
steering angle.
Fixed lane display image (2)
The fixed lane display (2) shows the
path of the vehicle if the wheels are
kept straight.
Guide lines (3, 4, 5) are used together
with the fixed lane display (2) and indicate the distance behind the
vehicle.The guide line intervals are as
follows:3 (red):30 cm4 (yellow):70 cm5 (green):150 cmSettings
Settings, e.g. brightness, can be set
via the Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated after a
delay if reverse gear is not engaged.
Fault
The rear view camera may not operate properly when:
● the surrounding is dark
● the sun or the beam of headlights
is shining directly into the camera lens
● ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean
the lens, rinse it with water, and
wipe it with a soft cloth