conditions such as spray. There is a risk ofan accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehi-
cle's lighting at all times.
Low-beam headlamps
XTo switch on: turn combination switch con-
trol 0043until 0058is at marking 0044.
The 0058 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
XTo switch on: turn combination switch con-
trol 0043until 0060is at marking 0044.
Canada only: the standing lamps are only
switched on when the engine is switched off.
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front foglamps have the
"Foglamps" function.
XTo switch on: make sure that the standing
lamps or low-beam headlamps are switched on.
XTurn combination switch middle ring 006D
until marking 006Cis at 005A.
The 005A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
XTo switch off: turn combination switch
middle ring 006Duntil marking 006Cis at
005A.
The 005A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
iIf you switch off the engine (only in the
0058 position) or turn off the lights, the
foglamps are also switched off.
Rear fog lamp
XTo switch on: make sure that the fog lamps
or low-beam headlamps are switched on.
XTurn combination switch middle ring 006D
until marking 006Cis at 005E.
The 005E indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
XTo switch off: turn combination switch
middle ring 006Duntil marking 006Cis at
005E.
The 005E indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
iIf you switch off the engine (only in the
0058 position) or turn off the lights, the
rear foglamps are also switched off.
Switching on the turn signals
XStart the engine.
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043(right turn signal)
or 0044 (left turn signal).
The corresponding turn signal flashes
three times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0043(right turn signal) or 0044(left
turn signal).
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>> Lights and windshield wipers.
Switching on the high-beam headlamps
and headlamp flasher
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on: start the engine.
XTurn the combination switch control until
0057or0058 (if available) is at the mark-
ing.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0043.
The 0057 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
XTo deactivate: move combination switch 0043
back to its normal position.
The 0057 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher
XTo switch on: pull the combination switch
in the direction of arrow 0044.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
Ran air bag is deployed
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to
a standstill
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button0043.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0043.
The hazard warning lamps switch off automat- ically if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions
may cause moisture to form in the headlamp.
This moisture does not affect the function-
ality of the headlamp.
Interior lighting
Overview
0043Interior lighting
0044Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
0087Depending on the position of the switch:
Interior lighting switched on
Automatic interior lighting control on
Interior lighting69
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Z
Interior lighting switched off
0085Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
The interior lighting is switched on when a
door is open: if the corresponding door is
closed correctly the interior lighting goes
out.
Interior lighting control
If the doors are unlocked with the remote con-
trol, the interval timer for the interior
lighting is triggered. The interval timer
restarts when a door is opened.
The front interior lighting and the luggage
compartment light go out gradually.
The interior lighting interval timer is
switched off:
Rif a door remains open, the interior light-
ing switches off after 15 minutes without
dimming
Rif all doors (with additional locking mech-
anism) are closed, the interior lighting
switches off after 15 seconds
Rif all doors (without locking mechanism)
are closed, the interior lighting switches
off after 3 to 4 minutes
Ras soon as the engine is started and for as
long as the engine is running
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very
hot when operating. If you change a bulb,
you could burn yourself on these compo-
nents. There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
Ryou touch it
Rit is hot
Ryou drop it
Ryou scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only fit spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube
with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit
and rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed (
Ypage 70).
If you require assistance replacing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
The daytime driving lights and part of the
rear light clusters of your vehicle are equip-
ped with LED light bulbs. Do not replace these
bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified special-
ist workshop which has the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required.
Headlamps and lamps are an important aspect
of vehicle safety. You must therefore make
sure that these function correctly at all
times. Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
0043Low-beam/high-beam headlamps: HB2
0044Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
0087Foglamps: H16
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Tail lamp
0043
Tail lamp/brake lamp/side marker lamp:
P 21 5 W
0044Rear fog lamp: P 21 W
0087Backup lamp: W 16 W
0085Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
Tail lamps (vehicles with partial LEDs)
0043
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
0044Backup lamp: W 16 W
0043License plate lighting: W 5 W
0043Side turn signal lamps: WY 5 W
0043Interior lighting: W 5 W
Changing the front bulbs
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The radiator fan may continue to run after
the engine has been switched off or start
without warning. There is a risk of injury.
If you need to operate in the front area:
Rswitch off the ignition
Rtake off jewelry and watches
Rnever reach into the fan rotation area
Rkeep clothing and hair, for example, away
from the fan.
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Z
Combination switch
0043
Control for wiping frequency and sensi-
tivity of the rain sensor
00480Windshield wipers off
004900AE Intermittent wipe
0058 Automatic wipe (rain sensor)
004A1Continuous wipe, slow
004B2 Continuous wipe, fast
008400D4 Wipes with washer fluid
XTo switch on: turn the key to position 1or 2
in the ignition lock (Ypage 87).
XPress the combination switch to the 00AE
position or 1.
or
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XPress the combination switch down or up to
the corresponding position.
XTo wipe with washer fluid 00D4: pull the
combination switch towards the steering
wheel.
XTo switch off: press the combination switch
to position 0.
Position 2changes to position 1when the
engine is stopped.
In position 1or in the 00AEposition, the
windshield wipers stop automatically when
the engine is stopped and the driver's door is
opened.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in position0058
the windshield wipers stop automatically
when the engine is stopped.
The windshield will no longer be wiped prop- erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic con-
ditions.
Intermittent wipe
Vehicles with a rain sensor: the appropriate
wiping frequency is automatically set
according to the intensity of the rain. With
intermittent wiping you can also adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor using con-
trol 0043. When the sensitivity is set to high,
the windshield wiper wipes more frequently.
XTo switch on: start the engine (Ypage 87).
XPress the combination switch to the 0058
position.
The windshield wipers sweep once.
Switching the rear window wiper on/off
Combination switch
0043
Control
0048003F Rear window wiper off
004900C5Rear window wiper on
004A00E2Wiping with washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock or start the engine (Ypage 87).
XTurn control 0043on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move
while you are changing the wiper blades,
you could be trapped by the wiper arm.
There is a risk of injury.
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Z
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
The windshield wipers
do not stop or continue
wiping with the same
speed regardless of a
change in position.The combination switch or rain sensor is malfunctioning.
XStop the vehicle, paying attention to traffic conditions as you
do so and switch off the engine.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock and open the driver's door.
XTurn the key to position1in the ignition lock. Then try to start
the engine again.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The windshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XStop the vehicle, paying attention to traffic conditions as you
do so and switch off the engine.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the Smart Key from the
ignition lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers on again after 30 seconds.
The windshield wiper
has stopped in the mid-
dle of the windshield.The windshield wiper drive has stopped for safety reasons.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's Man- ual. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (Ypage 20).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol- lowing pages. The windows could otherwise
fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Automatic climate control regulates the tem-
perature and the humidity of the vehicle
interior. It also filters undesirable substan-
ces out of the air.
Automatic climate control is only available
when the engine is running. Optimum opera-
tion is only achieved with the side windows
closed.
iWhen the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed up the cooling process, and the desired
vehicle interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most
particles of dust and pollen. It also
reduces odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle inte-
rior. For this reason, you should always
observe the interval for replacing the fil- ter, which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
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Automatic climate control panel
0043Increases the airflow (Ypage 82)
0044Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 82)
0087Switches the air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 84)
0085Switches the rear window heating on/off (Ypage 82)
Switches the exterior mirror heating on/off (for vehicles with heated exterior mirrors
only)
0083Sets the air distribution (Ypage 81)
0084Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 81)
006BSwitches the climate control on/off (Ypage 80)
006CSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 81)
006DReduces the airflow (Ypage 82)
006ESets the temperature (Ypage 81)
Optimum use of automatic climate con-
trol
Automatic climate control
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control optimally.
RActivate climate control primarily using
the 0058 button.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡(22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode.
Operating the climate control systems
Switching the climate control on/off
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Switching the sound on/off
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine
(
Ypage 87).
XTo switch on: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp under the 0058button
lights up.
or
XPress the 00F2button.
or
XPress the 0064button.
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>> Climate control.