›Press the control lever all the way into position
or until it stops » Fig. 49
on page 68 .
The parking lights on the respective side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the side light on both sides ›
Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch to position
» page 67 , the
parking lights are turned on.
›
Switch off the ignition and lock the car.
After removing the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible warn-
ing sounds. After a few seconds, or after closing the driver's door, the acoustic
warning signal stops.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking lights may switch off automatically due to a low battery charge.
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, the
parking lights will not switch on automatically.
Entry space lighting
Read and observe
on page 66 first.
The lighting is positioned on the lower edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-nates the entry area of the front door.
The lighting switches on after unlocking or opening the vehicle door (depend-
ing on the lighting conditions).
The lighting switches off after around 30 seconds after closing the front door
or switching on the ignition.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 66 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
You can set the xenon headlights yourself by activating Travel mode Infotain-
ment menu
→
→
Light
. In this mode, no automatic beam adjustment is
made ahead of the vehicle.
Headlight Assist (Light Assist / Dynamic Light Assist)
Introduction
Fig. 53
Sensor window for the headlight
assistant
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating conditions
72
Switching on and off
72
The headlight assistant (referred to as just system in the following) automati-
cally switches the main beam on/off, if necessary, adjusts the beam of the
front headlights in accordance with the existing traffic situation (other vehi-
cles) and environmental conditions (e.g. driving through a lit village).
The switching on/off of the main beam, if necessary, the adaptation of the
headlight, is controlled by a sensor » Fig. 53.
Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist.
Light Assist
automatically switches the main beam on/off.
Dynamic Light Assist
automatically adjusts the light cone shape of the front head-
lights in order to prevent dazzling the oncoming and preceding vehicles, while
ensuring the highest possible illumination of the road edges.
If the driving mode Eco » page 240 , Select the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection) or travel mode » page 71 , Driving abroad is selected, the automatic
adjustment of the beam is deactivated,
Dynamic Light Assist
only switches the
main beam on/off automatically.
If the Xenon headlights are in the mode rain or fog » page 69 , then
DynamicLight Assist
is deactivated.
If there is a fault, the error message will appear in the instrument cluster dis-
play. Seek help from a specialist garage.
71Lights and visibility
The ambient lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment menu
→ →Ambient lighting
.
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero: Description of function surfaces
» Fig. 58
Enable / disable the background lighting
Activating of the brightness setting for all areas at the same time
Activating of the brightness setting for the dashboard area
Activating the brightness controls for the door area
Activating of the brightness setting for the footwell area only in white
Choice of colour options / brightness adjustment
Function surfaces for selecting lighting colour / brightness adjustment
To display B
.
C
.
D
and
E
tap on the function surface .
Note
The adjustment of the ambient lighting is stored (depending on the Infotain-
ment type) in the active user account personalisation » page 49.
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
74
Sun visors
75
Sunshade
75
Sunshade in the rear doors
75WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visors, which could limit the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or should the ve-
hicle collide.ABCDEFGWindscreen and rear window heaterFig. 59
Buttons for the front and rear window heater: Climatronic / man-
ual air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 59
Switch on/off the rear window heating
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heating is switched on, a light illuminates inside or below the but-
ton.
The heating automatically switches off after ten minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 273 , Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge protection of the vehi-
cle battery .■
If the lighting inside or below the button flashes, the heater will not work be-
cause of the low charge of the battery.
■
If the Climatronic recognises that the windshield could fog up, the windshield
heating is automatically switched on. This function can be activated / deactiva-
ted on the Climatronic control panel menu
→
.
74Using the system
Seat heating and ventilation
Introduction
Fig. 80
Button arrangement: Heated front seats (and ventilation) / heat-
ed rear seats
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front and rear seats with seat heating
85
Front seats with heating and ventilation
86
Depending on the equipment, the front seats can be heated or heated and
ventilated. The outer rear seats can only be heated.
Buttons for the seat heating and ventilation » Fig. 80
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Seat heating and ventilation left
Seat heating and ventilation right
The seat heating / ventilation only works when the engine is running. When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating / ventilation is also switch-ed off. if the engine is started again within 10 minutes, then the driver's seat
heating / ventilation is switched on again automatically according to the set-
ting before switching off the ignition.
WARNINGIf you have a limited pain and / or temperature sensitivity, e.g. due to medi-
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recom-
mend that you do not use the seat heating. If the seat heating is used, we
recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long dis-
tances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey.
Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not heat seats that do not contain occupants.
■
Do not heat seats in which objects are secured or resting (e.g. children´s
seat, a bag etc.).
■
Do not heat seats on which additional slipcovers or protective covers are fit-
ted.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating and ventilation switches
off automatically » page 273, Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge pro-
tection of the vehicle battery .
Front and rear seats with seat heating
Fig. 81
Seat heating switched on at max. heat: front seats / rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
›
To turn on the heating with maximum heat » Fig. 81, press the key
or
button.
85Seats and head restraints
CAUTIONNever fold and stow the through-loading bag when it is wet - risk of damaging
the through-loading bag.
Electrical sockets
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
12-volt socket in the front centre console
96
12 volt socket in the rear centre console
96
12 volt socket in luggage compartment
97
230-volt socket in the rear centre console
97WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
cause an accident!
■
Safely stow all devices during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – risk of death!
■
The devices may warm up during operation – risk of injury or fire!
■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■
The 12-Volt sockets also work if the ignition is switched off. When leaving
the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such
as children, unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
When using the 12 volt power outlets the following notes are to be observed.■The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts, otherwise the
electrical system of the vehicle may be damaged.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
12-volt socket in the front centre consoleFig. 108
Cover of the 12 volt power outlet
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
›
To use , open the storage compartment, remove the cover of the socket
» Fig. 108 and plug the electrical appliance plug into the socket.
12 volt socket in the rear centre console
Fig. 109
Open the cover / 12 volt power outlet
96Using the system
Fig. 110
Open storage compartment / cover of the 12 volt power outlet
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
›
To use , fold the cover in the direction of arrow » Fig. 109.
›
or: open the storage compartment and remove the cover of the 12-volt sock-
et » Fig. 110 .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
12 volt socket in luggage compartment
Fig. 111
Cover of the 12 volt power outlet
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
›
To use , open the cover of the socket » Fig. 111 and plug the electrical appli-
ance plug into the socket.
230-volt socket in the rear centre consoleFig. 112
Open the cover of the 230 volt outlet / 230 volt outlet
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
The 230-volt socket has a child safety lock. When inserting the plug, the fuse
is released, the socket is activated and the warning light above the socket is
illuminates green (if this flashes red, then the socket is deactivated).
The socket works with the engine running (in STOP mode in vehicles with the
START-STOP system) and for about 10 minutes after the engine is switched
off, provided an appliance was still connected prior to switching off the engine
(the warning light flashes green)).
›
To use , fold up the cover of the socket in the direction of arrow » Fig. 112 and
plug the electrical appliance plug into the socket.
An automatic deactivation of the socket can take place, for example, for the
following reasons. ▶ Excessive current.
▶ Low state of charge of the battery.
▶ High outlet temperature.
If disabling reasons no longer exist, the automatic activation of the socket can
be done.
Should no automatic activation of the socket take place, the connected devi-
ces must be disconnected from the power outlet and reconnect after a short
time.
97Practical features
Removable lightFig. 137
Removable lamp
Fig. 138
Removable light: Removing / inserting
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
The light is located on the left side of the luggage compartment and is used to light the luggage compartment or as a portable light.
The lamp is fitted with magnets. As a result, this can, for example, be fitted to
the vehicle body.
Description of the light » Fig. 137
Button to turn on / off the light
Part that lights up when the lamp is in the mount
Part that lights up when the lamp is not in the mount
If the light is in the mount, this will illuminate when the boot lid is opened.
›
To remove , hold the light in the area
D
and swivel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 138 .
›
To switch on the removed light, press button
A
» Fig. 137. Pressing the light
again will switched it off .
ABC›To
insert , first of all insert the light with the rear part E into the mount
» Fig. 138 and then push the light in the direction of arrow 2 until it audibly
clicks into place.
If the light is not switched off and is correctly inserted in the mount, the LED diodes in the front part of the light C
» Fig. 137 are automatically switched off.
If the lamp is not correctly inserted into the holder, this does not light up when
the boot lid is opened and the rechargeable batteries are not charged.
Lamp charges
The lamp is supplied by three rechargeable type NiMH AAA batteries. The bat-
teries are charged continuously with the engine running (to fully charge the
battery takes approximately 3 hours).
Replace batteries » page 292.
CAUTION
The light is not waterproof, so it must be protected from humidity - otherwise
there is risk of damage.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment (Estate)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Positions of the variable loading floor
110
Fold together / fold out the variable loading floor
110
Dividing the luggage compartment
111109Transport of cargo
Fig. 149
Rear operating elements
Read and observe on page 114 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressingthe corresponding button » Fig. 148.
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 117
Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob)
▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides) 1)
▶ Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Adjust the temperature for the right side (or for both sides) 2)
▶ Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 119
▶ Residual heat function on / off
» page 115
Interior temperature sensor
Display of the temperature set in the rear » Fig. 149
Set the rear temperature- deactivation / activation of the keys can be car-
ried out by pressing the button on the Climatronic
→ by tapping on
the function surfaces on the Infotainment screen.
▶ Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Switch recirculation on/off » page 117
ABCDEFGHIJIntense air flow to the windscreen on / off (when switching on, the air
flow to the windows and is also switched on)
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 74
Switching on/off the windscreen heater » page 74
Setting Climatronic in Infotainment ( can also be operated with some
functions)
Synchronize the temperature inside the entire vehicle according to the
temperature setting on the driver's side
Switching automatic mode on » page 116
Switch the cooling system on/off
When the function is switched on, an indicator lamp lights up inside or below
the button.
Setting temperature
The temperature can be set on the Climatronic control unit or in Infotain-
ment » page 116 . In the range between 16 ° C to 29.5 ° C, an automatic temper-
ature control takes place.
At a temperature setting below 16 ° C, lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum cooling performance .
At a temperature setting over 29.5 ° C, lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum heating output.
Residual heat function
After switching off the ignition, the engine residual heat is used for heat re-
tention in the vehicle interior. The function can only be switched on with the
ignition off within 30 minutes after stopping the engine. The residual heat
function turns off after about 30 minutes, or when the battery has a low
charge state.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor H » Fig. 148 - the function of the
Climatronic could be affected. 1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
115Heating and ventilation
Switch on / offFig. 154
Button for switching on / off (Climatronic / manual air condition-
ing)
Read and observe
and on page 118 first.
Functional requirements of the auxiliary heating. The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning light is not illuminated in the
instrument cluster).
Manual on / off ▶ Using the button on the operating part of the air conditioning
» Fig. 154.
▶ Using the (switch on) /
(switch off) button on the remote control opera-
tion.
Automatic on / off ▶ Via an automatically programmed and activated pre-set time in Infotainment.
▶ According to the environmental conditions.
Switching off the auxiliary heating takes place automatically when there is a
lack of fuel (warning light in the instrument cluster lights up).
After switching off the system, the coolant pump and the auxiliary heating will
continue running a little while longer in order to burn the remaining fuel in the
heating.
Setting automatic on / off
Climatronic: on the Climatronic, press the
button
→ Tap on the function
surface in the Infotainment screen. There will be a display of the last set op-
erating mode with the option to change this.
Manual air conditioning: on infotainment press the
button
→ tap on the
function surface .
Then follow the instructions in the Infotainment screen.
When automatic switching on is activated, the warning light in the
symbol
button lights up for about 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off » Fig. 154.
Operation in Infotainment
Fig. 155
Aux. heating: Main menu/set preset time
Read and observe
and on page 118 first.
Call up the main menu
›
On the Climatronic, press the button
→ Tap on the function surface
in
the Infotainment screen.
Or vehicles with manual air conditioning:
›
On Infotainment press the button
→ tap on the function surface
.
Function surfaces and display » Fig. 155
Departure time - Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
Setting the operating mode (heating / ventilation)
List of pre-selected times, activation / deactivation of the preset time
Set the preset times 1-3 and the duration (10-60 minutes)
When heating the windows are shown in red / with continuous aeration,
the windows are shown in blue
Currently displayed preset time
Activation of the currently displayed preset time
Setting the departure time: day, hour, minute
Only one preset time can be active. The activated preset time will be deactiva-
ted again after it has started automatically. For the next start, activate one of
the preset times.
ABCDEFGH119Heating and ventilation