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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 LED5 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. 153)
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 for On/Off. The symbol inthe instrument panel illuminates when the rearfog light is on.
5LED (Light Emitting Diode)
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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 panel and controls (p. 152)
Ignition modes (p. 433)
Brake lights
The brake lights are automatically illuminatedwhen braking.
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedalis depressed. They also illuminate when thebrakes are automatically applied by one of thedriver support systems.
Related information
Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
Brake functions (p. 434)
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated towarn following vehicles of hard braking.
This function causes an additional taillight oneach side of the vehicle to illuminate.
The emergency brake lights are activated in theevent of hard braking or if the ABS system isactivated and the vehicle is traveling at a highspeed.
After the driver decelerates to a low speed andthen releases the brake, the brake lights resumetheir normal brightness.
Related information
Brake lights (p. 160)
Brakes (p. 435)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 161)
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road usersby all of the vehicle's turn signals being activatedat the same time. The function can be used towarn about a traffic hazard.
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warningflashers.
NOTE
Regulations concerning the use of hazardwarning flashers may vary from country tocountry.
Related information
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 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. 153)
Welcome Light (p. 161)
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. 153)
Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
Remote key (p. 237)
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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
Passenger compartment lighting
Courtesy lighting auto switch
Reading light right side
Reading lights
The reading lights on the right and left sides areswitched on and off by briefly pressing the but-tons in the ceiling console. To adjust the bright-ness, press and hold the button.
Passenger compartment lighting
Briefly press the button in the ceiling console toswitch on or off the footwell lighting and ceilinglighting.
Courtesy lighting auto switch
Activate the auto switch by briefly pressing theAUTO button in the ceiling console. With Autoactivated, the indicator light in the button and thecourtesy lighting come on and are turned off asfollows.
The courtesy lighting:
comes on when the vehicle is unlocked andwhen the ignition is switched off
goes off when the engine is started andwhen the vehicle is locked
comes on or goes off when a side door isopened or closed
remains on for 2 minutes if any of the sidedoors are open.
Rear roof lighting *
Reading lights are located in the rear section ofthe vehicle and can also be used as passengercompartment lighting.
Reading lights over the rear seat.
In vehicles with panoramic roofs*, there are two lampunits, one on each side of the ceiling.
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Briefly press the button on the light to turn on oroff the reading lights. To adjust the brightness,press and hold the button.
Glove compartment lighting
The glove compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the glove compartment is openedor closed.
Vanity mirror lighting *
The vanity mirror lighting comes on or goes offwhen the cover over the mirror is opened orclosed.
Ground lighting *
The ground lighting comes on or goes off when adoor is opened or closed.
Cargo compartment lighting
The cargo compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the cargo compartment is openedor closed.
Ambient Lighting
The ambient lighting comes on when the doorsare opened and goes out when the vehicle islocked. Ambient lighting brightness can beadjusted in the center display and also fine-tunedusing the thumb wheel in the dashboard.
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 be
adjusted 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. 163)
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
Ignition modes (p. 433)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 588)
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.
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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. 162)
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 153)
Ignition modes (p. 433)
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Windows, glass and mirrors
The vehicle is equipped with controls for win-dows, glass and mirrors. Some of the windowsin the car are laminated.
Laminated glass
The windshield has laminated glass. Laminatedglass is also available as on option for someother glass surfaces. Laminated glass is rein-forced, which provides better protection againstbreak-ins and improved soundproofing in thepassenger compartment.
The panoramic roof* also has laminated glass.
The symbol shows the windows containing laminatedglass1
Related information
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 166)
Panoramic roof* (p. 172)
Power windows (p. 167)
Rearview/door mirrors (p. 169)
Head-up display* (p. 142)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Activating and deactivating the heated wind-shield* (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated rearwindow and door mirrors (p. 221)
Pinch protection for windows andsun curtains
All power windows and sun curtains* have apinch protection function that is triggered if any-thing blocks them while they are opening orclosing.
If pinch protection is activated, movement willstop and then retract automatically to approx.50 mm (2 inches) from the point at which it wasblocked (or to full ventilation position).
It is still possible to override pinch protectionwhen closing is interrupted (e.g. due to ice) bypressing and holding down the control in thesame direction.
If there is any problem with the pinch protection,a rest procedure can be tested.
WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the func-tion for automatic opening and closing mustbe reset to function correctly. A reset isrequired in order for the pinch protection towork.
1Does not apply to windshield and panoramic roof*, which are always laminated and therefore do not have this symbol.