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Lighting135With a trailer connected, turn signal
flashes six times and tone frequency
changes when pressing the lever until
resistance is felt and then releasing.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated by pressing >.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch headlights on automatically.
Rear fog lights
Operated by pressing r.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.
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136LightingReversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing 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
Instrument panelillumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
● instrument panel illumination
● Info-Display
● dome light
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy light
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Lighting137Operate rocker switch:w:automatic switching on
and offpress u:onpress v:off
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front courtesy light depending on rocker
switch position.
Reading lights
Operated by pressing s and t in
front and rear courtesy lights.
On vehicles with panoramaroof, rear
interior lights are located near the rear
handles.
Switch on reading lights by pressing
< on the cover.
Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.
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138LightingLighting featuresCentre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Headlights, tail lights, number plate
lights, instrument panel light, interior
lights and puddle lights are switched
on for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control.
This function works only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 16.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 23.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● all switches
● Driver Information Centre ● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
● puddle lights
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark. Theatre lighting is activated
if the driver's door is opened during
this time.
Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the turn signal lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
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Lighting139Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 23.
Battery discharge protection Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longestvehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in
two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window and mirrors ● heated seats
● fanIn the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
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140Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............140
Air conditioning system ...........140
Automatic climate control system .................................... 142
Dual automatic climate control system .................................... 147
Auxiliary heater ........................151
Air vents ..................................... 151
Adjustable air vents .................151
Fixed air vents ......................... 152
Maintenance .............................. 152
Air intake ................................. 152
Pollen filter ............................... 152
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 153
Service .................................... 153Climate control systems
Air conditioning system
Controller and buttons for the
following functions:
● temperature TEMP
● air distribution l M K
● fan speed Z
● cooling A/C
● air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting V
Heated rear window Ü 3 42.
Heated seats ß 3 53.
Ventilated seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 85.
Temperature TEMP
Turn controller:
red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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Climate control141Air distribution l M K
Press:
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well
Combinations are possible.
Setting is indicated by the LED in the
button.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning the
controller Z to the desired speed. J
means fan off.
Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
might inhibit Autostops.
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142Climate controlStop-start system 3 159.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 159.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press M for air distribution.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to coldest level.
● Set fan speed controller Z to
highest level.
● Open all vents.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.
Select air recirculation to assist in cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odors or exhaust. Whenrecirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate l.
Air distribution to l: Air recirculation
is deactivated.
Automatic climate control
system
In Automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.