Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights
If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for
two hours, the 12-volt vehicle battery can be discharged to such an extent that it is no longer
possible to start the engine
In the case of standing times of more than two hours, the vehicle will detect a weak 12-volt vehicle
battery and switch off the side lights or parking light so that the engine can still be started.
WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination, as
other road users might have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.
Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting. Observe any applicable local regulations.
If the vehicle lighting is required for several hours, switch on the right or left parking light if possible.
The illumination time of the parking light on one side is generally twice as long as for continuous
parking light on both sides of the vehicle.
Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lighting)
The Coming Home and Leaving Home function lights up the area immediately surrounding the
vehicle when you get in or out of the vehicle in darkness.
Not in China: the Coming Home function is switched on manually. In contrast, the Leaving
Home function is controlled automatically by a rain/light sensor.
Only in China: the Coming Home and Leaving Home function is controlled automatically by a
rain/light sensor.
The switch-off delay can be adjusted and the function activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
settings menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and displays
Activating the Coming Home function
Not in China
Switch off the ignition.
Operate the headlight flasher for approximately one second.
The Coming Home lighting is switched on when the driver door is opened. The switch-off delay starts
when the last vehicle door or the boot lid has been closed.
Activating the Coming Home function
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Jump lead connection point (earth connection)
Jump starting the vehicle
If the engine fails to start because the 12-volt vehicle battery is flat, the discharged battery can be
connected to the 12-volt battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Suitable jump leads are needed for jump starting.
2 for vehicles with petrol engines.
WARNING
Using the jump leads incorrectly or performing the jump start procedure incorrectly can cause the
12-volt vehicle battery to explode, which can lead to severe injuries. Please note the following in
order to reduce the risk of the 12-volt vehicle battery exploding:
-volt vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious chemical burns,
fire or electric shocks. Always read the warnings and safety information before carrying out any kind
of work on the 12-volt vehicle battery 12-volt vehicle battery
volts) and approximately
the same capacity (see label on battery) as the flat 12-volt vehicle battery.
-volt vehicle battery. Discharged 12-volt vehicle batteries can
already freeze at temperatures of around 0
