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Lighting135Turn the control wheel twice to
activate or deactivate the rear fog
light.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
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 orafter washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself. To help, switch on the headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness can be adjusted when the exterior lights are on.
Depending on version the brightness
can be set by pressing and holding
0 or ß until the desired
brightness is obtained or in the
vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Front and rear courtesy light
Operate rocker switch:
;:automatic switching on
and offpress §:onpress 2:off
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136Lighting
Illustration shows rear courtesy light.
Load compartment lighting The lower load compartment lights
come on when the load compartment is opened.One of the load compartment lights
can also be used as a torch.
Pull the torch out from the top of the
recess.
Reading lights
Operated by pressing z and B in the
courtesy lights.
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Lighting137Illustration shows rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor 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 off.
The brightness can be adjusted in the
vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
Some or all of the following lights are
switched on for a short time by
unlocking the vehicle with the radio
remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● interior lights
The number of activated lights
depends on the surrounding light
conditions.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 19.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 124.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
Exit lighting The following lights are switched on if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
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138LightingManual path lighting
To switch on the manual path lighting,switch off the ignition, open the
driver's door and pull the indicator
lever.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after several seconds.
To switch off the manual path lighting
pull the lever again while the driver's
door is open.
The duration of the path lighting can
be set in the vehicle personalisation
3 124.
Info Display 3 120.
Automatic path lighting
Path lighting is activated, when the
ignition is switched off and the driver's door is opened.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 124.
Info Display 3 120.
Vehicle locator lighting This function allows to locate the
vehicle, e.g., in weak lighting
conditions using the remote control.
The headlights come on and the turn
lights flash for 10 seconds.
Press N on the remote control.
The vehicle must be locked more than
5 seconds.
Peripheral lighting Peripheral lighting allows you to
switch on the position lights, low
beam and number plate lighting using the remote control.
Press D on the remote control to
switch on peripheral lighting.Press D a second time to switch off
peripheral lighting.
Battery discharge protection 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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Climate control139Climate controlClimate control systems.............139
Heating and ventilation system 139
Air conditioning system ...........141
Electronic climate control system .................................... 143
Parking heater ......................... 147
Air vents ..................................... 149
Adjustable air vents .................149
Fixed air vents ......................... 150
Glovebox cooler ......................150
Maintenance .............................. 150
Air intake ................................. 150
Air conditioning regular
operation ................................ 151
Service .................................... 151Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature ñ
● air distribution w, x and y
● fan speed ý
● air recirculation q
● heated rear window è or heated
exterior mirrors m
Heated rear window è 3 44.
Heated exterior mirrors m 3 40.
Heated seats ß 3 52.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning ñ
to the desired temperature.HI:warmLO:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
w:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area via adjustable air
ventsy:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
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140Climate controlAdjust the air flow by turning ý to the
desired speed.clockwise:increaseanticklockwise:decrease
Air recirculation system q
Press q to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press q 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 w.
Demisting and defrosting
● Press w: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller ñ to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed ý to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window and exterior mirrors è or switch
on heated exterior mirrors m.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heated rear window è 3 44.
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Climate control141Heated exterior mirrors m 3 40.
Heated windscreen 9 3 45.
Air conditioning system
Controls for: ● temperature ñ
● air distribution w, x and y
● fan speed ý
● cooling A/C
● air recirculation q
● heated rear window è or heated
exterior mirrors m
Heated rear window è 3 44.
Heated exterior mirrors m 3 40.
Temperature ñ
Adjust the temperature by turning ñ
to the desired temperature.HI:warmLO:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution w, x , y
w:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area via adjustable air
ventsy:to foot well
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed ý
Adjust the air flow by turning ý to the
desired speed.
clockwise:increaseanticlockwise:decreaseCooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and 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.
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142Climate controlActivated cooling may inhibit
Autostops. Stop-start system 3 157.
Air recirculation system q
Press q to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press q 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 w.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press q for air recirculation
system on.
● Press x for air distribution.
● Set temperature control ñ to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed ý to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set fan speed ý to highest level.
● Set temperature controller ñ to
warmest level.