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Lighting103
Hazard warning flashers are switched
on automatically in the following
situations:
● braking in an emergency (depending on the force of
deceleration)
● in the event of an accident.
They are switched off by pressing ¨
or accelerating.
Turn lightsup:right turn lightdown:left turn light
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the lever is being 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.
After 20 seconds the volume of the audible signal will increase if the
speed is above 40 mph.
Activate temporary flashing by
holding the lever just before the
resistance point. Turn lights will flash
until lever is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the
lever briefly without passing the
resistance point.
Front fog lights
Operated by pressing >
.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch
headlights on automatically.
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104LightingRear fog light
Operated by pressing ø.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket,
e.g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move the lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn light control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing 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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Lighting105Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when headlights are
switched on:
● instrument cluster illumination
● Info Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy lightw:automatic switching on
and offpress u:onpress v:offRear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front courtesy light.
Reading lights
Operated by pressing s and t in the
courtesy lights.
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106Lighting
Illustration shows rear reading lights.Sun visor lights
Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting A spotlight integrated in the overheadconsole illuminates the centre
console when headlights are
switched on.
Entry lighting Welcome lighting
Some or all of the following lights are
switched on for a short time by
unlocking the vehicle:
● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
The number of activated lights
depends on the surrounding light
conditions.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 94.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights are switched on if
the ignition is switched off:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
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Lighting107Battery discharge protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window and heated mirrors
● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.Switching off interior lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
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108Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............108
Heating and ventilation system 108
Air conditioning system ...........109
Electronic climate control system .................................... 112
Auxiliary heater ........................116
Air vents ..................................... 117
Adjustable air vents .................117
Fixed air vents ......................... 118
Maintenance .............................. 118
Air intake ................................. 118
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 118
Service .................................... 118Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature £
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting à
● heated rear window and heated exterior mirrors b
● heated windscreen ,
● heated seats ß
Temperature £
Adjust the temperature by turning
£ to the desired temperature.red area:warmerblue area:colder
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution l M K
Press:
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable front air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
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Climate control109Demisting and defrosting the
windows á
● Press á: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heated rear window b 3 37.
Heated exterior mirrors b 3 34.
Heated windscreen , 3 38.
Heated seats ß 3 44.
Air conditioning system
Controls for: ● temperature £
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting à
● air conditioning A/C
● air recirculation 4
● heated rear window and heated exterior mirrors b
● heated windscreen ,
● heated seats ß
Some changes of settings are
indicated briefly in the Info Display.
Activated functions are indicated by the LED in the respective button.
Temperature £
Adjust the temperature by turning £ to the desired temperature.
red area:warmerblue area:colder
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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110Climate controlAir distribution l M K
Press:l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable front air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 125.Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.