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Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Using high beam (p. 156)
• Camera limitations (p. 332) Using turn signals
The vehicle's turn signals are controlled using
the left-side steering wheel lever. The turn sig-
nals flash three times or continuously, depend-
ing on how far up or down the lever is moved. Turn signals.
Triple flash indicator
Move the steering wheel lever up or down to
the first position and release. The turn sig-
nals will flash three times. This function can
be activated/deactivated in the center dis-
play.
NOTE •
This automatic flashing sequence can be
interrupted by immediately moving the
lever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes more
quickly than normal, refer to the message
in the instrument panel.
Continuous flashing sequence Move the lever up or down as far as possible.
The lever will stop in its end position and can be
moved back manually or automatically by moving
the steering wheel.
Related information
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 161)
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)

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Active Bending Lights*
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to
help provide maximum illumination in curves and
intersections. Depending on equipment level,
vehicles with LED 5
headlights* may be equipped
with Active Bending Lights. Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) and
activated (right).
Active Bending Lights follow the movement of
the steering wheel to help provide maximum illu-
mination in curves and intersections, improving
visibility for the driver.
The function is automatically activated when the
engine is started. If a fault is detected in the sys-
tem, the symbol will illuminate in the
instrument panel and a message will be dis-
played. The function is only active in weak daylight or
dark conditions and only when the vehicle is mov-
ing and the low beams are on.
Deactivating/activating the functionThe function is activated as the default factory
setting and can be activated and deactivated in
the center display's Function view:
Tap the Active BendingLights button.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153) Rear fog light
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than
ordinary taillights and should only be used to
help 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 switched on when
the ignition is in II mode or when the engine is
running and the lighting ring is in position or .
Press the button for On/Off. The symbol in
the instrument panel illuminates when the rear
fog light is on. 5
LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users
by all of the vehicle's turn signals being activated
at the same time. The function can be used to
warn 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 to
country.
Related information
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Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
• Using turn signals (p. 158) Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illumi-
nate the area around the vehicle. This is called
home 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. 153)
• Welcome Light (p. 161) Welcome Light
Approach lighting is activated when the vehicle
is unlocked and can be used to provide light as
you 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 is
opened 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. 153)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
• Remote key (p. 239)

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164 Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending on
ignition mode. The interior lighting can be
adjusted with a thumb wheel in the dashboard
and certain light functions can also be adjusted
via the center display. The thumb wheel on the dash-
board at the steering wheel can
be 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 Car Lights and Lighting
Interior Lighting.
3.

Choose from among the following settings:
• Under
Ambient Light Intensity, select
Off, Low or High.
• Under
Ambient Light Level, select
Reduced 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.
Changing the brightness
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
Interior Lighting Interior Mood Lighting
.
3. Under Interior Mood Light Intensity, select
Off,
Low or High.
Changing the color of the light
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
Interior Lighting Interior Mood Lighting
.
3. Choose By Temperature or By Color to
change the color of the light.
If By Temperature is selected, the light will change according to the temperature set for
the passenger compartment.
If By Color is selected, the subcategory
Theme Colors can be used to make further adjustments.
Related information
• Interior Lighting (p. 162)
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)

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Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257) Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers clean the windshield. The
right-side steering wheel lever is used to adjust
windshield 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 a
single 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.
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 and
that any snow or ice on the windshield and
rear window has been scraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers
clean the windshield. The windshield must be
wet when the windshield wipers are working.
Related information
•
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647) Heated windshield washer nozzles*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in
cold weather to prevent the washer fluid from
freezing.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176) 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 be
adjusted 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.

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Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176) Using the windshield and headlight
washers
The windshield and headlight washers clean the
windshield and headlights. Use the right-side
steering wheel lever to start the windshield and
headlight 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.
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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 interval
when 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 visibility
through it. The headlights are only washed if high
or low beam is on.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
180 •
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176) Using the rear window wiper/
washer
The rear window wiper/washer cleans the rear
window. Use the right-side steering wheel lever
to start and control the wiper/washer.
Activating the rear window wiper/
washer
NOTE The rear window wiper is equipped with over-
heating protection that switches off the motor
wiper if it becomes overheated. The rear win-
dow wiper can be operated again after a cool-
ing-down period.
Select for interval rear window wiper.
Select for continuous rear window
wiper. –
Move the right-side steering wheel lever for-
ward to wash/wipe the rear window.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)