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122LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 122
Light switch .............................. 122
Automatic light control .............123
High beam ............................... 123
High beam assist .....................123
Headlight flash ......................... 124
Headlight range adjustment ....124
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 125
Daytime running lights .............125
Cornering lights .......................125
Hazard warning flashers ..........125
Turn lights ................................ 125
Front fog lights ......................... 126
Rear fog light ........................... 126
Parking lights ........................... 127
Reversing lights .......................127
Misted light covers ...................127
Interior lighting ........................... 127
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 127
Interior lights ............................ 128
Reading lights .......................... 128
Sunvisor lights ......................... 128Lighting features ........................129
Centre console lighting ............129
Entry lighting ............................ 129
Exit lighting .............................. 129
Vehicle locator lighting ............130
Peripheral lighting ....................130
Battery discharge protection ....130Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 110.
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Lighting125Headlights when driving
abroad
When driving in countries where
traffic drives on the opposite side of
the road, the headlights do not have
to be adjusted.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when the engine is running.
The system switches between
daytime running lights and low beam automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions.
Cornering lightsActivated at a speed of up to 40 km/h
when turning off. Depending on the
steering angle or the activation of the turn lights the front fog light illuminate
the direction of travel.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 119.
Hazard warning flashersHazard 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 the first time
you accelerate or if you press ¨.
Turn lightsstalk up:right turn lightsstalk down:left turn lights
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the stalk.
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132Climate controlclockwise:increaseanticklockwise:decrease
Air recirculation system u
Press u to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press u again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
Demisting and defrosting
● Press l: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller n to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed x to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window e.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors b 3 43.
Heated seats ß 3 51.
Air conditioning system
Controls for: ● temperature n
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed x
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134Climate control9Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press u for air recirculation
system on.
● Press M for air distribution.
● Set temperature control n to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed x to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors b 3 43.
Heated seats ß 3 51.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set fan speed x to highest level.
● Set temperature controller n to
warmest level.
● Switch on cooling A/C, if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window e.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the door
windows.
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138Climate controlManual air recirculation u
Press u to activate the air
recirculation mode. u is shown in the
display to indicate activation.
Press u again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the occupants to
feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows h
●
Press h. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Air conditioning and automatic mode are automatically switched
on. The LED in the button A/C
illuminates, AUTO is shown in the
display.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window e.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● To return to previous mode, press h again.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 148.
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Climate control141Outer air vents in the instrument
panel
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats
outwards.
At least two air vents must be open
while cooling is on.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Rear air vents in the centre
console
To activate the distribution of
climatised / heated air via the rear air
vents, press E.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
Adjust the air flow to select the
desired speed.
x:increase air flowx:decrease air flowFixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen, the door
windows and in the foot wells.
Glovebox cooler
The air conditioning system draws
cooled air into the glovebox through a noozle.
Turn the slider up or down in order to
enable or disable glovebox cooling.
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146Driving and operating9Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 23.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 25.
Power saving mode
This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.Changing into power saving
mode
When power saving mode is
activated, a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre indicating
Power saving mode .
An active telephone call using the
hands-free option will be maintained
for around 10 minutes longer.
Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivated
automatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutes
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Driving and operating151● The charging level of the vehiclebattery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during the restart might be noticeable.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a levelsurface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P . Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 212.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
Emergency operation under
extreme cold temperatures
9 Warning
This emergency operation may
only be carried out in case of
extremely cold temperatures and if the vehicle is parked on a levelsurface.