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Active Bending Lights*
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed tohelp provide maximum illumination in curves andintersections. Depending on equipment level,
vehicles with LED3 headlights* may be equippedwith Active Bending Lights.
Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) andactivated (right).
Active Bending Lights follow the movement ofthe steering wheel to help provide maximum illu-mination in curves and intersections, helping toimprove visibility for the driver.
The function is automatically activated when theengine is started. If a fault is detected in the sys-
tem, the symbol will illuminate in theinstrument panel and a message will be dis-played.
The function is only active in weak daylight ordark conditions and only when the vehicle is mov-ing and the low beams are on.
Deactivating/activating the function
The function is activated as the default factorysetting and can be activated and deactivated inthe center display's Function view:
Tap the Active BendingLights button.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Front fog lights/cornering illumination*(p. 157)
Front fog lights/cornering
illumination*
The front fog lights have a stronger beam thanlow beam, making them particularly effective infog.
Front fog lights button.
The front fog lights can be turned on when theignition is in mode II and the lighting ring is in
position , or .
Tap the button to activate or deactivate the func-
tion. The symbol in the instrument panelcomes on when the front fog lights are on.
The front fog lights turn off automatically whenthe ignition is switched off or when the lighting
ring is in position .
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NOTE
Regulations concerning fog light use varyfrom country to country.
Cornering illumination *
The front fog lamps can include the corneringlights 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 thanabout 30 km/h (about 20 mph).
Both cornering illumination are also illuminatedas a complement to the taillights when reversing.
The function is activated as the default factorysetting and can be activated and deactivatedusing the center display.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
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 thanordinary 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 rearof the vehicle on the driver's side.
The rear fog light can only be switched on whenthe ignition is in II mode and the lighting ring is in
position or .
Press the button to switch on/off. The symbol in the instrument panel illuminates whenthe rear fog light is on.
The rear fog light turns off automatically whenthe ignition is switched off or when the steering
wheel lever lighting ring is in position or
.
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use varyfrom country to country.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Front fog lights/cornering illumination*(p. 157)
Ignition modes (p. 395)

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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 levertoward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
When the function is activated, a symbol will beshown in the instrument panel and the parkinglights, outer door handle lights* and the licenseplate lights will be illuminated.
The length of time home safe lighting remainsilluminated 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 vehicleis unlocked and can be used to provide light asyou walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key isused for unlocking. The parking lights, outer doorhandle lights*, license plate lights, interior ceilinglights, 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 interiorlighting will remain illuminated for a longer periodof time.
This function can be activated and deactivated inthe center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Using home safe lighting (p. 160)
Remote key (p. 230)
Interior Lighting
The interior is equipped with several differenttypes of lighting to improve the experience. Thisincludes reading lamps, glove box lighting andground lighting.
All lighting in the passenger compartment can beturned on and off manually within 5 minutesafter:
the engine has been switched off and theignition is in mode 0.
the vehicle is unlocked but the engine hasnot been started.
Front ceiling lighting
The controls in the ceiling console for the front readinglights and courtesy lighting.
Reading light left side
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Mood lighting *
The vehicle is equipped with LEDs that providefaint lighting in various colors. This lighting is onwhen the engine is running. Mood lighting can beadjusted in the center display and also fine-tunedusing the thumb wheel in the dashboard.
Lighting in the door storage
compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartmentscomes 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 tunnel console's front
cup holder
The lighting in front console cup holdersswitches on when the vehicle is unlocked and offwhen the vehicle is locked. The brightness canbe adjusted using the thumb wheel in the dash-board.
Related information
Adjusting interior lighting (p. 162)
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 544)
Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending onignition 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 to the left of the steeringwheel can be used to adjustthe brightness of the displaylighting, instrument lights,ambient lighting and moodlighting*.
Adjust ambient decor lighting
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
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 thatprovide 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 centerdisplay.
2.Tap My CarLights and Lighting
Interior LightingInterior Mood Lighting.
3.Under Interior Mood Light Intensity, selectOff, Low or High.
Changing the color of the light
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap My CarLights and Lighting
Interior LightingInterior Mood Lighting.
3.Choose By Temperature or By Color tochange the color of the light.
If By Temperature is selected, the light willchange according to the temperature set forthe passenger compartment.
If By Color is selected, the subcategoryTheme Colors can be used to make furtheradjustments.
Related information
Interior Lighting (p. 160)
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Ignition modes (p. 395)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers clean the windshield. Theright-side steering wheel lever is used to adjustwindshield wiper settings.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
The thumb wheel is used to set rain sensorsensitivity and interval wiper speed.
Single sweep
Move the lever down and release for asingle sweep.
Wipers off
Move the lever to position 0 to turn offthe windshield wipers.
Interval wipers
Set the number of sweeps per time unitwith the thumb wheel when interval wip-ers are selected.
Continuous wipers
Move the lever upward for the wipers tooperate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward again for the wip-ers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure thatthe 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 wipersclean the windshield. The windshield must bewet when the windshield wipers are working.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 177)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water onthe 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 rainsensor symbol will be displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Activating the rain sensor
When the rain sensor is activated, the enginemust be running or the ignition in mode I or IIwhile the windshield wiper lever is in position 0 orin the single sweep position.

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Using the windshield and headlightwashers
The windshield and headlight washers clean thewindshield 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 levertoward the steering wheel to start the wind-shield and headlight washers.
>After the lever is released, the wipersmake several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it isfrozen 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 washedautomatically according to a defined intervalwhen the headlights are on.
Reduced washing
When there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluidleft in the reservoir and the Washer fluid Levellow, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the symbol, the washerfluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is toprioritize windshield cleaning and visibilitythrough it. The headlights are only washed if highor low beam is on.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 175)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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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* bypulling up the lever and moving the cushionforward/backward.
Move the seat forward/backing by lifting thehandle 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 but-
ton up/down/forward/rearward2.
Raise/lower the seat by moving the controlup/down.
Change the backrest tilt by turning the knobon the backrest.
WARNING
Do not adjust the seat while driving. Theseat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
Power* front seats (p. 181)
Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 181)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display* (p. 182)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrors andhead-up display* (p. 183)
Adjusting front seat massage settings*(p. 185)
Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 185)
Front seat massage* settings (p. 184)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*(p. 186)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 187)
Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-er's seat* (p. 188)
1Only applies to the driver's seat.2Applies for four-way lumbar support*. Two-way lumbar support* is adjusted forward/rearward.

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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 seat can be moved for-ward/backward and up/down. The height andlength* of the seat cushion and the tilt of thebackrest can be adjusted. Lumbar support* can
be adjusted up, down, forward and backward3.
The seats can be adjusted when the engine isrunning and for a certain period of time after thedoor has been unlocked without the engine run-ning. They can also be adjusted for a short periodafter the engine is turned off.
CAUTION
The power seats have an overload protectorthat is triggered if a seat is blocked by anyobject. If this occurs, remove the object andattempt to adjust the seat again.
Related information
Manual front seats (p. 180)
Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 181)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display* (p. 182)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrors andhead-up display* (p. 183)
Adjusting front seat massage settings*(p. 185)
Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 185)
Front seat massage* settings (p. 184)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*(p. 186)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 187)
Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-er's seat* (p. 188)
Adjusting the power* front seats
Set the desired seating position using the con-trols on the front seat cushion. To set the con-venience functions, turn the multifunction con-
trol4 upward/downward.
The illustration shows the controls in a vehicle with four-way lumbar support*. Vehicles with two-way lumbar sup-port* do not have the rotary multifunction control.
In vehicles with four-way lumbar support*,
turn the multifunction control4 up/down toset the convenience functions. In vehicleswith two-way lumbar support*, use the roundbutton to adjust the lumbar support forward/rearward.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-ion by moving the control up/down.
3Applies for four-way lumbar support*. Two-way lumbar support* is adjusted forward/rearward.4Not available in vehicles with two-way lumbar support*.