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Lighting113When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights (where fitted) and headlights,
depending on the lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the  AUTO
position.
Daytime running lights  3 115.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wiper has been
activated for several wipes.High beam
To change between low and high
beam, push or pull stalk until a click is felt.
High beam assist
This feature automatically activates
the high beam at night when vehicle
speed is faster than 45 km/h.
It switches automatically back to low
beam when:
● The camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
Activation
Turn the outer light switch to  AUTO
then pull the stalk to activate high beam assist. 
     
        
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114LightingThe control indicator í illuminates
continuously in the instrument cluster
when the assist is activated, while the blue control indicator  7 3  105
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator  í 3  105.
Note
Use of the system does not relieve
the driver from full responsibility for
vehicle operation.
Deactivation
Pull the stalk again. Control indicator
í  extinguishes.
High beam assist is also deactivated when the outer light switch is moved
out of the  AUTO position.
Note
Depending on version, the system
can be also deactivated via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment manual for further
information.General information
Performance of the system can be
affected due to the following:
● Extreme weather conditions, e.g.
heavy rain, fog or snow.
● The front camera or the windscreen is obstructed, e.g. bya portable navigation system.
● Oncoming or preceding vehicle lights are not detected.
● Headlights are not adjusted correctly.
● Various reflective surfaces may also cause the system to fail to
detect other vehicles.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
stalk.Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment 
With low beam switched on, adapt the
headlight range to suit the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to required
position:
0:front seat occupied4:loaded up to permissible
maximum weight 
     
        
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Lighting115Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions.
Automatic light control  3 112.Cornering lights
Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side when the
headlights are switched on.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing  ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn lightsstalk up:right turn lightstalk down:left turn light
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the stalk.
Constant flashing is activated when
the stalk is being moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in
the opposite direction or stalk is
manually moved back to its neutral
position. 
     
        
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116LightingActivate temporary flashing by
holding the stalk just before the
resistance point. Turn lights will flash
until stalk is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the stalk
briefly without passing the resistance
point.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position  >
 and
release.
Front fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Rear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position  ø and
release.
Rear fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers 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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Lighting117Interior lighting
Interior lights
Courtesy lights illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control or the front doors are opened.
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay or immediately after the ignition
is switched on.
Front courtesy light
With the switch in its central position,
the light functions as a courtesy light.Operated by pressing the switch  c:
● on constantly
● on when the doors are unlocked and opened
● off constantly
Rear courtesy lights
Combi, Bus
Low level and overhead courtesy
lights are located in the rear
passenger compartment.
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
press  OFF:offpress c:onReading lights  l 3  118.
Load compartment lighting Load compartment lighting can be setto illuminate when the side and rear
doors are opened, or switched on
constantly.
With the switch in its central position,
the light functions as a courtesy light.
Operated by pressing the switch  c:
● on constantly
● on when the doors are unlocked and opened
● off constantly 
     
        
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118LightingWhen the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay or immediately after the ignition
is switched on.
Reading lights Front reading light
Operated with  l.
The reading light can be directed as
required, depending on version.
Rear reading lights
Combi, Bus
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
press  l:onpress OFF:off
Courtesy lights  c 3  117.
Each reading light can then be
switched on or off individually and
directed as required. 
     
        
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Lighting119Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Pull stalk towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to
four times.
The headlights are turned off immediately by turning the light switch
to any position and returning to  7.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights may be
switched off automatically after some
time. 
     
        
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140Driving and operatingIdle speed control
To increase the idle speed press the
switch. After a few seconds the
function will be activated.
The function will be deactivated
when:
● The clutch pedal is depressed.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The manual transmission automated is not in  N (neutral).
● Vehicle speed is above 0 km/h. ● Control indicator  j, W  or  C
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.
To increase or decrease the fast idle
speed rate, consult a workshop.
Note
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated.
Stop-start system  3 140.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator pedal is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.
Stop-start system The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam.It restarts the engine automatically as
soon as the clutch pedal is depressed (manual transmission) or the brake
pedal is released (manual
transmission automated).
A vehicle battery sensor ensures that
an Autostop is only performed if the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged
for a restart.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
If the below conditions are not
fulfilled, an Autostop is prohibited and
control indicator  \ illuminates in the
instrument cluster  3 105.