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LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
158 ignition or when the lighting ring is turned to the
position.
NOTE
Regulations concerning fog light use vary from country to country.
Cornering illumination
*The front fog lamps can include the cornering lights function, which temporarily illuminates thearea diagonally in front of the car in the directionthe steering wheel is turned on a sharp bend, orin the direction shown by the direction indicators. The function is activated in weak daylight or dark conditions when the lighting ring is in
or
mode and the vehicle speed is less than
about 30 km/h (about 20 mph). Both cornering illumination are also illuminated as a complement to the taillights when reversing. The function is activated as the default factory setting and can be activated and deactivatedusing the center display.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 150)
• Ignition modes (p. 397)
• Rear fog light (p. 158)
• Active Bending Lights
* (p. 157) •
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Rear fog light
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than ordinary taillights and should only be used tohelp other road users see the vehicle when visi-bility is reduced by conditions such as fog,snow, smoke or dust.
Rear fog light button.
The rear fog light consists of a light on the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. The rear fog light can only be used when:
• the ignition is in
II mode or when the engine
is running and the lighting ring is in position
or .
• the lighting ring is in the
position and
the front fog lights are on.
LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
160
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users by all of the vehicle's turn signals being activatedat the same time. The function can be used towarn about a traffic hazard.
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warning flashers.
NOTE
Regulations concerning the use of hazard warning flashers may vary from country tocountry.
Related information
• Emergency brake lights (p. 159)
• Using turn signals (p. 156)
Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illumi- nate the area around the vehicle. This is calledhome safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.When the function is activated, a symbol will be shown in the instrument panel and the parking lights, outer door handle lights * and the license
plate lights will be illuminated. The length of time home safe lighting remains illuminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
• Welcome Light (p. 160)
Welcome Light Approach lighting is activated when the vehicle is unlocked and can be used to provide light asyou walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key is used for unlocking. The parking lights, outer door handle lights
*, license plate lights, interior ceiling
lights, footwell lighting and trunk/cargo compart- ment lighting will be illuminated. If a door isopened while the function is activated, the light- ing in the outer door handle * and the interior
lighting will remain illuminated for a longer period of time. This function can be activated and deactivated in the center display.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 160)
• Remote key (p. 229)
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LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
162
Ground lighting *The ground lighting comes on or goes off when a door is opened or closed.
Doorsill lightingThe doorsill lighting comes on or goes off when adoor is opened or closed.
Trunk lightingThe trunk lighting comes on or goes off when thetrunk lid is opened or closed.
Ambient LightingThe ambient lighting comes on when the doorsare opened and goes out when the vehicle islocked. Ambient lighting brightness can beadjusted in the center display and also fine-tunedusing the thumb wheel in the dashboard.
Mood lighting*The vehicle is equipped with several LEDs thatprovide faint lighting in various colors. This light-ing is on when the engine is running. Mood light-ing can be adjusted in the center display and alsofine-tuned using the thumb wheel in the dash-board.
Lighting in the door storage compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartments comes on when the doors are opened and goesout when the vehicle is locked. The brightnesscan be adjusted using the thumb wheel in thedashboard.
Lighting in the front tunnel console cupholders
The lighting in front console cupholders switches on when the vehicle is unlocked and off when thevehicle is locked. The brightness can be adjustedusing the thumb wheel in the dashboard.
Related information
•Adjusting interior lighting (p. 162)
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 150)
• Ignition modes (p. 397)
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 538)
Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending on ignition mode. The interior lighting can beadjusted with a thumb wheel in the dashboardand certain light functions can also be adjustedvia the center display.
The thumb wheel on the dash- board at the steering wheel canbe used to adjust the bright-ness of the display lighting,instrument lights, ambient light- ing and mood lighting *
Adjust ambient decor lighting1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLights and LightingInterior Lighting.
3. Choose from among the following settings:
•Under
Ambient Light Intensity, selectOff, Low or High.
• Under
Ambient Light Level, selectReduced or Full.
Adjusting mood lighting
*The vehicle is equipped with several LEDs that provide faint lighting in various colors. This light-ing is on when the engine is running.
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Auto closing the panoramic roofsun curtain
With this function, the sun curtain closes auto- matically 15 minutes after the car has beenlocked if it is parked in hot weather. This is doneto lower the passenger compartment tempera-ture and protect the upholstery against beingbleached by the sun.
The function is deactivated as the default factory setting and can be activated or deactivated usingthe center display. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
Select
Auto Close Sunroof Curtain to
activate/deactivate.
NOTE
The sun curtain also closes when all windows are closed with keyless closing *.
Related information
• Panoramic roof (p. 174)
• Operating the panoramic roof (p. 175)
• Pinch protection for windows and sun cur- tains (p. 166)
• Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 244) •
Locking and unlocking using the remote key(p. 231)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 247)
Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers clean the windshield. The right-side steering wheel lever is used to adjustwindshield wiper settings.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Thumb wheel, used to set rain sensor sensi- tivity and interval wiper speed.
Single sweepMove the lever down and release for asingle sweep.
Wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to turn off
the windshield wipers.
Interval wipersSet the number of sweeps per time unit with the thumb wheel when interval wip-
ers are selected.
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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
180
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward again for the wip- ers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure that the wiper blades are not frozen in place andthat any snow or ice on the windshield hasbeen scraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers clean the windshield. The windshield must bewet when the windshield wipers are working.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 180)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 182)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 180)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 181)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 606)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 605)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 604)
Heated windshield washer nozzles
*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid fromfreezing.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 180)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 182)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 181)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 606)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 605)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 604)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)
Using the rain sensor The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity can beadjusted using the thumb wheel on the right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain
sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the engine must be running or the ignition must be in mode I
or II. The windshield wiper lever must also be in
position 0 or in the single sweep position.
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
182
Using the windshield and headlightwashers
The windshield and headlight washers clean the windshield and headlights. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start the wind-shield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty. Other-wise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a defined intervalwhen the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid Level
low, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the
symbol, the washer
fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield cleaning and visibilitythrough it. The headlights are only washed if highor low beam is on.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 180)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 180)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 181)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 606)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 605)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 604)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)
SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
* Option/accessory.
184
Manual front seats The power front seats can be adjusted in a num- ber of different ways for optimal comfort andergonomics.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush- ion * by moving the control up/down. 1
Change the length of the seat cushion
* by
pulling up the lever and moving the cushion forward/backward.
Move the seat forward/backing by lifting the handle and moving the seat to a suitable dis-tance from the steering wheel and pedals.Check to make sure the seat is securelylocked into place after its setting has beenchanged.
Adjust lumbar support by pressing the button up/down/forward/rearward.
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control up/down.
Change the backrest tilt by turning the knob on the backrest.
WARNING
• Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the drivercan comfortably reach and operate thepedals and gear selector.
After adjusting the seat, make sure that it is securely locked into position before startingto drive.
Related information
• Power front seats
* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats
* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front seats
* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat (p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings
*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings
* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings
*
(p. 190) •
Adjusting front seat lumbar support
* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv- er's seat
* (p. 191)
1
Only applies to the driver's seat.
SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Power front seats *
The power front seats can be adjusted in a num- ber of different ways for optimal comfort andergonomics. The power seats can be moved for-ward/backward and up/down. The height and length * of the seat cushion and the tilt of the
backrest can be adjusted. Lumbar support can be adjusted up, down, forward and backward.
The power seats have an overload protector that is triggered if a seat is blocked by any object. Ifthis occurs, remove the object and attempt toadjust the seat again. The power seats can be adjusted for a certain period of time after the door is unlocked withoutthe engine running. The seats can always beadjusted while the engine is running. They canalso be adjusted for a short period after theengine is turned off.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Adjusting the power front seats
* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front seats
* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat (p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings
*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings
* (p. 188) •
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings
*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support
* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv- er's seat
* (p. 191)
Adjusting the power front seats *
Set the desired sitting position using the control on the front seat's seating section. To activatethe multifunction control and set the various con-venience functions, turn the control upward/downward.
To activate the multi-function control and set the various comfort functions, turn the con- trol * upwards/downwards.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush- ion by moving the control up/down.
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control up/down.
Move the seat forward/rearward by moving the control forward/rearward.
Change the backrest tilt by moving the con- trol forward/backward.