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Lighting135Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move indicator lever all the way up
(right parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn light control
indicator.
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 or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted in position AUTO when
the light sensor detects night
conditions, or in position 8 or 9.
● instrument panel illumination
● Info Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Push and then turn A until the desired
brightness is obtained.
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136LightingInterior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy lightpress
-:interior lights are
switched on or off
manuallypress
%:interior lights are not
automatically switched
on when a door is
opened. Deactivation is
indicated by a LED in the switch.
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front courtesy light.
Reading lights
Operated by pressing the respective
reading light.
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Lighting137Illustration shows rear reading light.Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the cover is opened.Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interiorlighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● puddle lights in both outside mirrors
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 17.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 116.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 25.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights will switch on
when the ignition is switched off:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
● puddle lights in both outside mirrors
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
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138LightingPath lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
ActivatingHalogen headlights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Depending on version, remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the indicator lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the indicator lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.LED headlights
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.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 116.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 25.
Battery discharge protection Switching off electric lights
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
Air conditioning system ...........139
Electronic climate control system .................................... 142
Auxiliary heater ........................148
Air vents ..................................... 148
Adjustable air vents .................148
Fixed air vents ......................... 149
Maintenance .............................. 149
Air intake ................................. 149
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 149
Service .................................... 149Climate control systems
Air conditioning system
Illustration shows functions which
may not be available for your
particular vehicle.
Controls for: ● Fan speed E
● Temperature TEMP
● Air distribution ",x and y
● Air conditioning A/C
● Demisting and defrosting á
● Air recirculation n
● External air (
● Heated rear window and exterior
mirrors b
● Heated windscreen ,
● Heated seats ß
Some changes of settings are
indicated briefly in the Info Display.
Activated functions are indicated by
the LED in the respective button.
Fan speed E
Adjust the air flow by turning E to the
desired speed.clockwise:increaseanti-clockwise:decrease
Temperature TEMP
Adjust the temperature by turning
TEMP to the desired temperature.
red area:warmerblue area:colder
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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140Climate controlAir distribution ",x and y
Press:":to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsy:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control 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.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows á● Press á: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen , if available.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
● For maximum demisting and defrosting set fan speed to
highest level.
Notice
If á is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until á is pressed again.
If á is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 156.
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Climate control141Air recirculation system n
Press n to activate air recirculation
mode, LED is indicated.
Select air recirculation to assist in
cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odours or exhaust.
Press n again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.
On version without heated
windscreen, press ( to deactivate
air recirculation. External air mode is
activated.
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.
External air mode (
Press (to activate external air
mode, LED is indicated.
Press n to activate air recirculation
mode. External air mode is
deactivated.
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142Climate controlMaximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C.
● Press n for air recirculation
system on.
● Press x for air distribution.
● Set temperature control TEMP to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed E to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Version with heated
windscreen ,
If the vehicle is equipped with heated
windscreen, button ( is replaced
by button ,.
Heated rear window and exterior
mirrors b 3 42.
Heated windscreen , 3 43.
Heated seats q 3 54.
Electronic climate control
system
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Illustration shows functions which
may not be available for your
particular vehicle.