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and vision
Lights and vision
Exterior lights
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 40 Dashboard: Light switch
Light switch -f/_-
T urn the switch to the appropriate position. The
::oo� symbol lights up when the lights are on.
0 - Lights off (on vehicles for some markets the
daytime running lights* are switched on when
the ignition is switched on).
AUTO* -The automatic headlights switch on (and
off again) automatically according to the ambi
ent light conditions (for instance at dusk, in the
rain or in a tunnel).
::oo� -Side lights
io -Dipped headlights
�- All-weather lights*
@!l - Rear fog Lig ht(s)
All-weather lights*
On vehicles with all-weather lights, the front
lights are adjusted automatically so that the
headlights on your own vehicle do not blind you,
for instance when driving on a wet road.
Automatic dynamic headlight range control*
Your vehicle is equipped with a headlight range
control to prevent oncoming traffic from being
dazzled when the vehicle is heavily laden. The
headlight beam settings are adjusted automati
cally (even during braking and acceleration).
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This function is not available on all export versions.
44 Light
functions
The following Light functions depend on which
equipment is fitted in your vehicle and work only
when the Light switch is set to AUTO.
Static cornering light (turning light)* (on
vehicles with LED headlights) -the turning Light
is automatically activated when the steering
wheel angle exceeds a specified value (up to
about 70 km/h) or when the turn signals are
switched on (up to about 40 km/h). This feature
provides better illumination at the side of the ve
hicle when you turn off at a junction.
Motorway light* (on vehicles with LED head
lights) -this function adjusts the vehicle Lighting
on motorways, according to your speed.
Speed-dependent light distribution* (on
vehicles with LED headlights) -this function ad
justs the light distribution as required in towns,
on motorways and on other main roads. Intersec
tions can also be illuminated if your vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system*.
Headlight dip settings for driving at home
and abroad 1
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If you drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left
hand drive country, or vice versa, it is not neces
sary to adjust the headlights, as they are de
signed for use when driving on the left or right.
A WARNING
- The automatic headlights* are only intended
to assist the driver. The driver must always
ensure that the headlights are used when
required, and may have to switch them on
manually when the Light conditions or visi
bility are poor. For example, the light sen
sors are not able to detect fog. Therefore,
you should always switch on the dipped
headlights io in these conditions and when
driving after dark.
- To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the
rear fog light should only be used in accord-
ance with statutory regulations.
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CX) For
a comfortable climate inside the vehicle:
- In the summer, adjust the temperature to just
a few degrees below the outside temperature
- Do not turn the blower up too high
- Do not point the air outlets directly at the occu-
pants
� Adjusting the blower speed
The rotary control (D can be used to adjust the
blower speed in small steps. You should leave
the blower on at a low setting to prevent the win
dows from misting up and to ensure that the ve
hicle interior is constantly ventilated. To demist
the windows, we recommend that you increase
the blower speed and set control @ to�-
! A IC !
Switching air cooling* on/off
The air cooling system only works when the blow
er is switched on. When the air cooling is switch
ed off, the air is neither cooled nor dehumidified.
The windows may mist up as a result. The air
cooling is switched off automatically at low out
side temperatures.
I • I • I Adjusting
the temperature
The rotary control @ can be used to adjust the
temperature in small steps.
Adjusting the air distribution
The rotary control @ can be used to adjust the
air distribution.
At the � setting, the windscreen and side win
dows are defrosted or demisted. The air recircu
lation is switched off, but can be switched on
again manually by pressing the� button.
The round air outlets in the dashboard can be ad
justed ¢page 63.
To prevent the front side windows from misting
up in wet weather, it's a good idea to open the
side air outlets and point them to the side. Heating
and cooling
� Switching air recirculation on/off
In air recirculation mode, the air from the interi
or of the vehicle is filtered and recirculated. This
setting prevents fumes etc. from entering the in
terior. We recommend switching on the air recir
culation mode when driving through a tunnel or
in traff ic queues ¢,&.
The air recirculation mode is switched off when
the control is in the defrost position �-
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Switching rear window heating on/
off
If the rear window heating is activated with the
ignition switched on, the battery management
determines whether or not the battery charge
level is sufficient for the rear window heating to
be switched on. Otherwise the rear window heat
ing operates when the engine is running, and
switches off automatically after about
10 -20 minutes, depending on the outside tem
perature.
To switch on the rear window heating perma
nently, press and hold the !lliil REAR! button for at
least two seconds. This setting will be stored for
approximately 15 minutes after the ignition is
switched off.
A WARNING
For reasons of safety you should not leave the
air recirculation switched on for too long. This
mode prevents fresh air from entering the ve
hicle, so the windows can mist over if the air
cooling is switched off. Bad visibility can
cause an accident.
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and cooling
Controls for automatic air conditioner
Applies to: vehicles with automatic air conditioner
Fig. 66 Automatic air conditioner: Controls
The rotary controls, the buttons in the rotary
controls and the switches are used to control the
functions. The functions can be switched on and
off by pressing the buttons. The LED in the corre
sponding button lights up when the function is
switched on.
We recommend pressing the !AUTO! button and
setting the temperature to 22 °( (72 °F). The air
conditioner is fully automatic, and will maintain
the desired temperature at a constant level. The
temperature of the air supplied to the interior,
the blower speed and the air distribution are
regulated automatically. When the heater is on,
the blower normally only switches to a higher
speed once the coolant has warmed up sufficient
ly (this does not apply to the defrost setting).
� Adjusting the blower speed
The rotary control @ can be used to adjust the
blower speed in small steps. You should leave
the blower on at a low setting to prevent the win
dows from misting up and to ensure that the ve
hicle interior is constantly ventilated. You can ad
just the blower speed manually. Press the !AUTO!
button for automatic control of the blower
speed.
62 !AIC!
Switching air cooling on/off
The air cooling mode is switched on/off when the
!A IC!
button is pressed. When the air cooling is
switched off, the air is neither cooled nor dehu
midified. The windows may mist up as a result.
The air cooling is switched off automatically at
low outside temperatures (below zero).
The rotary control @ can be used to adjust the
temperature.
I • I •I Setting the temperature
The rotary control @ can be used to adjust the
temperature in small steps.
!AUTO! Switching automatic mode on/off
The automatic mode is switched on when the
!AUTO! button is pressed. The AUTO mode is
switched off immediately when you operate any
of the manual air controls. The automatic mode
maintains a constant temperature inside the ve
hicle. Air temperature, output and distribution
are regulated automatically.
Adjusting the air distribution
The rotary control @ can be used to adjust the
air distribution. Press the !AUTO! button for au
tomatic air distribution.
The round air outlets in the dashboard can be ad-
justed ¢ page 63.
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prevent the front side windows from misting
up in wet weather, it's a good idea to open the
side air outlets and point them to the side.
� Switching air recirculation on/off
The air recirculation mode can be switched on
manually or automatically*.
- To switch the manual air recirculation mode
on/off, press the[;] button.
- The automatic* air recirculation function must
be activated on the infotainment system. Se
lect the following on the infotainment system:
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button > Car > left control button > Ve
hicle settings > A/C > Auto recirculation. The
air quality sensor, which is designed for the de
tection of diesel and petrol exhaust fumes, au
tomatically switches the air recirculation mode
on or off depending on the level of pollution in
the outside air.
In air recirculation mode, the air from the interi
or of the vehicle is filtered and recirculated. This
setting prevents fumes etc. from entering the in
terior. We recommend switching on the air recir
culation mode when driving through a tunnel or
in traffic queues ¢ A.
The air recirculation mode is switched off when
the [;] or I
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Switching the defroster on/off
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted
or demisted as quickly as possible. Most of the
air comes out of the outlets below the wind
screen. The air recirculation mode is deactivated.
The temperature is regulated automatically.
The defroster is switched off when the !AUTO!
button is pressed.
l[jjj) REAR!
Switching the rear window heating
on/off
If the rear window heating is activated with the
ignition switched on, the battery management
determines whether or not the battery charge
level is sufficient for the rear window heating to
be switched on. Otherwise the rear window heat
ing operates when the engine is running, and
switches off automatically after about Heating
and cooling
10 -20 minutes, depending on the outside tem
perature.
To switch on the rear window heating perma
nently, press and hold the l[jjj) REA
R!
button for at
least two seconds. This setting will be stored for
approximately 15 minutes after the ignition is
switched off.
A WARNING
For reasons of safety you should not leave the
air recirculation switched on for too long. This
mode prevents fresh air from entering the ve
hicle, so the windows can mist over if the air
cooling is switched off. Bad visibility can
cause an accident.
Adjusting air outlets
Fig. 67 Dashboard: Adjusting air outlet
To adjust the air flow direction, turn the ribbed
outer adjustment ring(!)¢ Fig. 67.
To adjust the air flow intensity, move the lev
er @ on the air outlet. To shut off the air flow,
move the lever all the way to the left.
Seat heating
Applies to: vehicles with seat heating
Fig. 68 Air outlet: Seat heating
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and cooling
The seat heating has three levels. The heat level
is indicated by an LED.
... To switch on the seat heating, press the� but
ton once .
... To reduce the level, press the� button again .
... To switch off the seat heating, press the� but-
ton repeatedly until all the LEDs have gone out.
The seat heating automatically switches from
level 3 to level 2 after about 10 minutes.
When not to switch on the seat heating
Do not switch on the seat heating in the follow
ing situations:
- Seat is unused
- A protective cover is fitted on the seat
- A child seat is fitted on the seat
- The seat is damp or wet
A WARNING
People with limited capacity to feel pain or
sense temperature could burn themselves
when using the seat heating. These people
must not use the seat heating -risk of injury!
CD CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heating elements of
the seat heating, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point.
Note
- The setting for the driver's seat heating is
assigned to the key in use.
- If the passenger's seat heating was on when
you last switched off the ignition, it will be
switched on automatically only if the igni
tion is switched on again within 10 minutes.
64 Neck
heating
Applies to: vehicles with neck heating
The neck heating works when the engine is run
ning.
Fig. 69 Driver's seat: Air outlets for neck heating
Fig. 70 Dashboard: Neck heating
The neck heating has three levels. The neck heat
ing is switched on when you turn the knob clock
wise ¢ Fig. 70. The LEDs above the seat symbol
indicate the blower level. To reduce the blower
level, turn the knob anti-clockwise. To switch off
the neck heating, turn the knob anti-clockwise
until all the LEDs have gone out.
The neck heating automatically switches from
level 3 to level 2 after about 6 minutes when the
soft top is closed.
A WARNING
- People with limited capacity to feel pain or
sense temperature could burn themselves
when using the neck heating. These people
must not use the neck heating -risk of in
jury!
- If the air outlets in the seat ¢ Fig. 69 are
covered by items of clothing or similar while
the neck heating is on, the air that emerges
immediately afterwards can be very hot.
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belts
Even at urban speeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h, the
forces acting on the occupants in a collision can
reach the equivalent of 1 ton (1,000 kg) or more.
At greater speed these forces are even higher.
Again: if the speed doubles, the forces increase
by a factor of four.
Passengers who do not wear seat belts are not
"attached" to the vehicle. In a frontal collision
they will continue to move forward at the speed
their car was travelling just before the impact.
What happens to passengers not wearing
seat belts?
Passengers not wearing seat belts risk fatal inju
ries in the event of an accident.
Fig. 191 A driver not wearing a seat belt can be thrown
forwards
In a frontal collision, unbelted passengers will be
thrown forwards and make violent contact with
the steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen, etc
¢ Fig. 191. Passengers not wearing their belts
risk being thrown out of the car. This could result
in potentially fatal injuries.
The common belief that occupants can brace
their weight with their hands in a minor collision
is false. Even at Low speeds the forces acting on
the body in a collision are so great that it is not
possible to hold yourself in the seat.
232 How
to wear seat belts
properly
Putting on the seat belts
Always fasten your seat belts before driving o
ff.
Fig. 192 Driver's seat: Seat belt
Fig. 193 Driver's seat: Belt buckle and latch plate
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seat belt¢ page 54, Front seats.
.. To fasten the belt, take hold of the belt and
pull it evenly across your chest and lap
¢Fig. 193, ¢ ,A .
.. Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap
propriate seat and push it down until it is se
curely locked with an audible click.
.. Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fas-
tened.
The three-point inertia reel belts are tensioned
automatically. The retractor system gives com
plete freedom of movement, as long as the pull
on the belt is slow. Hard braking Locks the belt.
The belt will also lock when you accelerate, drive
up or down a steep hill or corner sharply.
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the passenger's airbag
Applies to: vehicles with key-operated switch for passenger's
airbag
If an airbag has been deactivated, it should be
reactivated as soon as possible so that it can
continue to give the required protection.
Fig. 199 Glove box: Key-operated switch for deactivating
passenger's airbag
Fig. 200 Warning lamp lights up when passenger's airbag
is deactivated
If you install a rearward-facing child seat on the
passenger's seat you must deactivate the pas
senger's airbag beforehand .
... To deactivate the passenger's airbag, use the
emergency key to turn the key-operated switch
to OFF ¢ Fig. 199 .
... The
passenger's airbag can be reactivated by
turning the key to position ON.
Monitoring of airbag system
The indicator lamp JJI ¢ page 16 will light up for
a few seconds every time the ignition is switched
on.
If the passenger's airbag has been deactivated,
the indicator lamp "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
or" AIR BAG OFF" will light up constantly as a
reminder¢ Fig. 200 . Airbag
system
.&_ WARNING
- Never install a rearward-facing child seat on
the passenger's seat unless the passenger's
airbag has been deactivated -this can result
in potentially fatal injuries to the child
¢page 223.
- If you have deactivated the passenger's air
bag, reactivate it as soon as the child seat is
no longer needed so that the airbag can
continue to give the required protection.
- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the key-operated switch is set to the correct
position.
Description of front airbags
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat
belts.
Fig. 201 Steering wheel: Driver's airbag
Fig. 202 Dashboard: Passenger's airbag
The front airbag for the driver is located in the
padded hub of the steering wheel¢ Fig. 201. The
front airbag for the passenger is in the dash
board above the glove box ¢Fig. 202. The loca
tions of the airbags are marked with the word
"AIRBAG". Ill--
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system
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front air
bags give additional head and chest protection
for the driver and passenger in the event of a se
vere frontal collision <=> A in Important safety
notes on the front airbag system on page 238.
How the front airbags work
When fully inflated, the airbags reduce the risk
of head or chest injury.
Fig. 203 Front airbags in inflated condition
The driver's and passenger's airbag are triggered
in certain frontal collisions c:> Fig. 203. Further
airbag systems may also be triggered, depending
on the circumstances.
When the system is triggered, the airbags fill
with a propellant gas and open out in front of the
driver and passenger<=> Fig. 203. In order to pro
vide the desired extra protection in an accident,
the airbags have to inflate extremely rapidly
(within fractions of a second). The fully deployed
airbags cushion the forwards movement of the
front occupants and help to reduce the risk of in
jury to the head and the upper part of the body.
Special openings in the airbag allow the gas to
escape at a controlled rate to restrain the for
ward movement of the occupant's head and tor
so. Once the impact has been absorbed, the air
bag deflates sufficiently for the front occupants
to see forward.
238 Important
safety notes on the front airbag
system
There are a number of safety points concerning
the airbag system which you should remember.
This will help to reduce the risk of injury in an ac
cident.
Fig. 204 Minimum distance from steering wheel
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- It is important for the driver and passenger
to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm
from the steering wheel or dashboard
<=> Fig. 204. The airbag system will not be
able to give the required protection if you sit
too close to the steering wheel or dash
board. There is also a risk of injury if the air
bags are inflated. Additionally, the seat po
sition should always be adjusted to the body
size of the occupant.
- If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean
forward or to the side, or are not seated cor
rectly while the vehicle is in motion, you are
at greater risk of injury. Should the airbag
system be triggered in an accident there is
an even greater risk of injury.
- Never let a child travel on the passenger
seat without an appropriate restraint sys
tem. If the airbag is triggered in an acci
dent, the child could sustain serious or fatal
injuries c:> page 223, Child seats.
- Child seats in which the child faces the rear
of the car are located directly in the path of
the passenger's airbag if it inflates. In this
case, the child could sustain serious or fatal
injuries if the airbag were to be deployed.
- Applies to vehicles on which the passeng-
er's airbag cannot be deactivated: Do NOT
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