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14In briefExterior lighting
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Lighting 3 109, Automatic light
control 3 109, Headlight warning
device 3 104, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 112.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
Front and rear fog lights 3 113,
3 113.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
Pull lever.
High beam 3 110, Headlight flash
3 111.
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Lighting109LightingExterior lighting.......................... 109
Light switch .............................. 109
Automatic light control .............109
High beam ............................... 110
High beam assist .....................110
Headlight flash ......................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ....111
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 111
Daytime running lights .............111
Adaptive forward lighting .........112
Hazard warning flashers ..........112
Turn and lane-change signals . 112
Front fog lights ......................... 113
Rear fog lights ......................... 113
Reversing lights .......................113
Misted light covers ...................113
Interior lighting ........................... 114
Interior lights ............................ 114
Load compartment lighting ......114
Reading lights .......................... 115
Lighting features ........................116
Exit lighting .............................. 116
Battery discharge protection ....116Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
High beam control indicator P
3 102.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 102.
Note
If the headlights have been switched
on manually, a warning chime will
sound when the engine is switched
off and when the driver's door is
opened as a reminder that the lights are still on.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
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110LightingWhen the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights (where fitted) and headlights,
depending on the lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Daytime running lights 3 111.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
High beam assist This feature allows high beam to
function as the main driving light at
night and when vehicle speed is
faster than 45 km/h.
It switches to low beam when:
● The camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
Activation
Turn the outer light switch to AUTO
then pull the turn signal lever to activate high beam assist.
The control indicator í illuminates
continuously in the instrument cluster when the assist is activated, while the
blue control indicator 7 3 102
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator í 3 102.
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Lighting111Note
Use of the system does not relieve
the driver from full responsibility for
vehicle operation.
Deactivation
Pull the turn signal lever again.
Control indicator í extinguishes.
High beam assist is also deactivated
when the outer light switch is moved
out of the AUTO position.
Note
Depending on version, the system
can be also be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment manual for further
information.
General information
Performance of the system can be
affected due to the following:
● Extreme weather conditions, e.g.
heavy rain, fog or snow.
● The front camera or the windscreen is obstructed, e.g. bya portable navigation system.
● Oncoming or preceding vehicle lights are not detected.● Headlights are not adjustedcorrectly.
● Various reflective surfaces may also cause the system to fail to
detect other vehicles.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment With low beam switched on, adapt the
headlight range to suit the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to required
position:0:front seat occupied4:loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights
to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
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112LightingThe lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 109.
Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side when the
headlights are switched on.
The cornering light is switched off
automatically after prolonged use and
at vehicle speeds above 40 km/h.Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the lever is moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in
the opposite direction or lever is
manually moved back to its neutral
position.
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Lighting113Activate temporary flashing by
holding the lever just before the
resistance point. Turn signal lights will
flash until lever is released.
To activate three flashes, tap the lever briefly without passing the
resistance point.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >
and
release.
Front fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Rear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position ø and
release.
Rear fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers 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.
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116LightingLighting featuresExit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to
four times.
The headlights are turned off immediately by turning the light switch
to any position and returning to 7.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights may be
switched off automatically after some
time.
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Driving and operating167Infotainment system display screen
In vehicles with Navigation system,
the rear view camera display is shown
on the Infotainment system display
screen.
Trajectory lane display image (1)
Depending on version, the trajectory
lane (1) of the vehicle is shown in blue
on the Info-Display. It shows the path of the vehicle in accordance with the
steering angle.
Fixed lane display image (2)
The fixed lane display (2) shows the
path of the vehicle if the wheels are
kept straight.
Guide lines (3, 4, 5) are used together
with the fixed lane display (2) and indicate the distance behind the
vehicle.The guide line intervals are as
follows:3 (red):30 cm4 (yellow):70 cm5 (green):150 cmSettings
Settings, e.g. brightness, can be set
via the Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment manual for further
information.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated after a
delay if reverse gear is not engaged.
Fault
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● the surrounding is dark
● the sun or the beam of headlights
is shining directly into the camera lens
● ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean
the lens, rinse it with water, and
wipe it with a soft cloth