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Related information
•Low beam headlights (p. 141)
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Rear fog lights (certain models only) 13
The rear fog light(s) are considerably brighter than the normal taillight and should be used onlywhen conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smokeor dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to lessthan approx. 500 ft. (150 meters).
Rear fog light button
NOTE
Rear fog lights are not available on all models or in all markets.
The rear fog lights can only be used when: •
the ignition is in mode
II or if the engine is
running and the lighting ring is in the
or position
• the lighting ring is in the
position and
the front fog lights are on
Press the button to turn the rear fog lights on/off. The rear fog light indicator symbol
in the instrument panel illuminates when the rear fog lights are switched on. The rear fog lights turn off automatically when:
• the start knob is turned to
STOP or when
the lighting ring is turned to the
posi-
tion
• the lighting ring is in the
position and
the front fog lights are turned off
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
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Some models are equipped with one rear fog light only, on the driver's side of the vehicle.

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Brake lights The brake lights illuminate automatically when the brakes are applied.
In addition to illuminating when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights also illuminate whenone of the driver support systems (e.g., adaptivecruise control, City Safety or collision warning)slow the vehicle.
Related information
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 269)
• City Safety
™ (p. 304)
• Emergency brake lights (p. 358)
Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flashers should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard.
Hazard warning flasher button
Press the button to activate the flashers. Press the button again to turn off the flashers. Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flashers may vary, depending on whereyou live.
Related information
• Using turn signals (p. 146)
Using turn signals
The turn signals are controlled using the left steering wheel lever. The turn signals flash threetimes or continuously, depending on how far upor down the lever is moved.
Turn signals
Short flashing sequenceThe driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by moving the left steeringwheel lever up or down to the first positionand releasing it. This function can be acti-vated/deactivated in the center display.

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NOTE
•This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, see the message in theinstrument panel.
Continuous flashing sequenceMove the lever as far up or down as possible to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automaticallyby the movement of the steering wheel, or thelever can be returned to its initial position byhand.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 146)
• Settings view (p. 109)
Passenger compartment lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is con- trolled using the buttons in the ceiling above thefront and rear seats.
All passenger compartment lighting can be turned on and off manually within 30 minutesafter:
• the vehicle is unlocked but the engine hasnot been started
• the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode
0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lights and courtesy lighting
Driver's side reading light
Courtesy lighting
Courtesy lighting ( AUTO) switch
Passenger's side reading light
Front reading lights
Turn the reading lights on or off by pressing the respective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.
Courtesy lighting
Turn the footwell and overhead courtesy lighting on or off by pressing the button briefly.
Courtesy lighting switch
Activate the automatic function by briefly press- ing the AUTO button in the ceiling console. The
indicator light in the button will illuminate. WithAUTO activated, the courtesy lighting will switch
on and off as follows: The courtesy lighting: • comes on when the vehicle is unlocked and when the ignition is switched off
• goes off when the engine is started andwhen the vehicle is locked
• comes on or goes off when one of the sidedoors is opened or closed
• remains on for 2 minutes if a side door is leftopen
The courtesy lighting switches off when:

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Rear interior lighting
Rear reading lights
The rear interior lighting/reading lights are located in the ceiling.
Rear reading lights: second 14
and third row * of seats
Rear reading light: second row of seats in models with a laminated panoramic roof *
The rear reading lights are turned on or off by briefly pressing the button in the ceiling console.Adjust the brightness by pressing and holdingthe button.
Glove compartment lightingThe glove compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the glove compartment is openedor closed.
Vanity mirror lightingThe vanity mirror lighting comes on or goes offwhen the cover over the mirror is opened orclosed.
Ground lightingThe ground lighting comes on or goes off when adoor is opened or closed.
Doorsill lightingThe doorsill lighting comes on or goes off when adoor is opened or closed.
Cargo area lightingThe cargo area lighting comes on or goes offwhen the tailgate is opened or closed.
Ambience lighting1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLights and Lighting
Ambient Lighting
2. Choose among the following settings:
•Under
Ambient Light Intensity, choose:Off, Low or High.
•
Ambient Light Level: Reduced or Full.
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The ambience lighting can also be fine-tuned using the thumb wheel (on the dashboard to the left of the steer-ing wheel)
Mood lighting*When the overhead courtesy lighting has gone out and the engine is running, several LEDslocated near the roof console illuminate to pro-vide faint lighting to help e.g., see objects in stor-age compartments. This lighting goes out justafter the overhead courtesy lighting when thevehicle is locked. The following settings can be made for the mood lighting in the center display:
Brightness
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLights and Lighting
Interior Mood Lighting.
2. Press
Interior Mood Light Intensity and
choose Off, Low or High.
Change the color of the light
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLights and Lighting
Interior Mood Lighting.
2. Choose
By Temperature, By Color orTheme Colors.
The intensity of the mood lighting can also be fine-tuned using the thumb wheel (on the dashboard to the left ofthe steering wheel)
Lighting in the door storage
compartments
This lighting is illuminated when the engine is running. Adjust brightness with the thumb wheelon the lighting panel.
Lighting in the front tunnel console cup holders
This lighting is switched on or off when the vehi- cle is unlocked or locked. Adjust brightness withthe thumb wheel on the lighting panel.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
• Ignition modes (p. 380)
• Settings view (p. 109)

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Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates the area in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parking lights, outer door handle lights * and license plate
lights for a set amount of time. The length of time that these lights remain illumi- nated can be set in the center display. Thedefault setting is 30 seconds. To activate home safe lighting:1. Switch off the ignition (mode 0).
2. Push the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 44)
• Settings view (p. 109)
• Ignition modes (p. 380)
Approach lighting
Approach lighting (the parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate lighting, courtesy
lighting and footwell lighting) can be activated to provide light as you walk toward the vehicle.
To use this feature, deselect/select Welcome
Light in the center display's menu system.
If this function has been selected in the menu, it
is activated by pressing the unlock button on the remote key as you approach the vehicle .
If a door is opened while the function is activated, the lighting in the outer door handle * and cour-
tesy lighting will remain illuminated for a some- what longer period of time.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 109)
• Home safe lighting (p. 150)
• Remote key (p. 227)
Messages in the instrument panel and center display Information and warning messages are dis- played in the instrument panel and center dis-play.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel (12" version)

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CAUTION
•Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should bethoroughly wet when the wipers are inoperation.
• Avoid using the washers if the fluid reser-voir is frozen or empty to help avoid dam-age to the pump.
When the washing system is used, the length of time that the windshield washers operatedepends on the ambient temperature. In coldweather, the amount of washer fluid used willalso be increased automatically to help improvecleaning.
Heated washer nozzles
*The washer nozzles are heated automatically incold weather to help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing.
High-pressure headlight washing *High-pressure headlight washing consumes alarge quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, theheadlights are washed once for every five timesthe windshield is washed.
Reduced washingWhen approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluidremains in the reservoir, the headlights will nolonger be washed to conserve fluid. A text message and the
symbol will be dis-
played in the instrument panel to remind the driver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.
Related information
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir(p. 521)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 157)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
Tailgate window wiper and washer
Start the tailgate window wiper/washer with con- trols on the right-side steering wheel lever.
NOTE
The rear wiper is equipped with a cut-off function, which means that it will not operateif its electric motor overheats. The wiper willfunction again after a cool-down period(30 seconds or longer, depending on the heatof the motor and ambient temperature condi-tions).
Using the tailgate wiper/washer
Press for tailgate interval wiper
Press for tailgate continuous wiper
–Move the lever forward to wash/wipe the tail- gate window.

CLIMATE
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Automatic climate control The Auto feature automatically controls a num- ber of climate system functions.
The Auto climate button in Climate view
1. Go to the center display's Climate view. 2.
Tap or press and hold
AUTO.
> Auto mode is activated (button lights up)/ deactivated (button is off). Auto mode automatically controls air recirculation, airconditioning, and air distribution. Blower speed and temperature change depending on how long the button ispressed.
• Tap: return to previous settings.
• Press and hold: change to default set- tings (level
3 and 72 °F (22 °C)/(level
2 in the rear seats 1
).
Related information
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 187)
Climate system controls
Climate system functions are controlled using buttons on the center console, the center dis-play and the climate system panel on the rear side of the tunnel console *.
Overview of climate system controls
Climate system controls in the center display
Defroster buttons on the center console
Climate system panel on the rear side of the tunnel console *
Related information
•Climate system controls in the center display (p. 187)
• Climate control system (p. 182)
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Models with the 4-zone climate system *