LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
156
Active Bending Lights
* (p. 154)
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 149)
Rear fog light
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than ordinary taillights and should only beused to help other road users see the vehiclewhen visibility is reduced by conditions suchas fog, snow, smoke or dust.
Rear fog light button.
The rear fog light consists of a light on the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. The rear fog light can only be used when:
ignition mode
II is active and the lighting
ring is in position
or
the lighting ring is in the position
and the front fog lights are on.
Press the button to switch on/off. The
symbol in the instrument panel illuminates when the rear fog light is on. The rear fog light turns off automatically when:
the ignition is off or the lighting ring is in the
position.
the lighting ring is in the
position
and the front fog lights are turned off.
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use vary from country to country.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)
Front fog lights/corner illumination
*
(p. 155)
Ignition modes (p. 381)
Replacing the rear fog light bulb (p. 563)
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Brake lights
The brake lights are automatically illuminated when braking.
The brake lights are illuminated when the brake pedal is depressed and when the brakesare automatically applied by a driver supportsystem.
Related information
Emergency brake lights (p. 157)
Brake functions (p. 382)
Driver support systems (p. 266)
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated to warn following vehicles of hard braking. This function causes an additional taillight on each side of the vehicle to illuminate.
The emergency brake lights are activated in the event of hard braking or if the ABS systemis activated and the vehicle is traveling at ahigh speed. After the driver decelerates to a low speed and then releases the brake, the brake lightsresume their normal brightness.
Related information
Brake lights (p. 157)
Brakes (p. 383)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 157)
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users by all of the vehicle's turn signals beingactivated at the same time. The function canbe used to warn about a traffic hazard.
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warn- ing flashers.
NOTE
Regulations concerning the use of hazard warning flashers may vary from country tocountry.
Related information
Emergency brake lights (p. 157)
Using turn signals (p. 154)
LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
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Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illu- minate the area around the vehicle. This iscalled home safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors. > A symbol in the instrument panel illumi-nates to indicate that the function is activated and exterior lighting switcheson: Parking lights, headlights, licenseplate lighting and outer door handle lighting *.
The length of time home safe lighting remains illuminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the centerdisplay (p. 149)
Welcome Light (p. 158)
Welcome Light
Approach lighting is activated when the vehi- cle is unlocked and can be used to providelight as you walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key is used for unlocking. The parking lights, ceil-ing lights, footwell lights and trunk/cargocompartment lights are activated in daylightconditions. In weak daylight or dark condi-tions, the license plate lighting and outer door handle lighting * will also be activated, with the
light directed toward the ground. If no door is opened, the lights will remain illu- minated for approx. 2 minutes. If a door isopened while the function is activated, the interior lighting and outer door handle lighting *
will remain on for a longer period of time. This function can be activated and deactivated in the center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the centerdisplay (p. 149)
Using home safe lighting (p. 158)
Remote key (p. 234)
Interior Lighting
The passenger compartment is equipped with several different types of lighting, e.g.general lighting, adjustable ambient lightingand reading lights.
All lighting in the passenger compartment can be turned on and off manually within5 minutes after:
the engine has been switched off and theignition is in mode
0.
the vehicle is unlocked but has not yetbeen started.
Front ceiling lighting
The controls in the ceiling console for the front read- ing lights and courtesy lighting.
Reading light left side
Passenger compartment lighting
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Courtesy lighting auto switch
Reading light right side
Reading lights
The reading lights on the right and left sides are switched on and off by briefly pressing thebuttons in the ceiling console. To adjust thebrightness, press and hold the button.
Passenger compartment lighting
Briefly press the button in the ceiling console to switch on or off the footwell lighting andceiling lighting.
Courtesy lighting auto switch
Activate the auto switch by briefly pressing the AUTO button in the ceiling console. With
Auto activated, the indicator light in the buttonand the courtesy lighting come on and areturned off as follows. Courtesy lighting is switched on when:
The vehicle is unlocked
The vehicle is switched off
A side door is opened.
Courtesy lighting is switched off when: The vehicle is locked
The engine is started
A side door is closed
A side door has been open for approx. 2 minutes.
Rear roof lightingReading lights are located in the rear sectionof the vehicle and can also be used as passen-ger compartment lighting.
In vehicles with panoramic roofs
*, there are two lamp
units, one on each side of the ceiling.
Briefly press the button on the light to turn on or off the reading lights. To adjust the bright-ness, press and hold the button.
Glove compartment lightingThe glove compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the glove compartment isopened or 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 offwhen a door is opened or closed.
Doorsill lightingThe doorsill lighting comes on or goes offwhen a door is opened or closed.
Trunk lightingThe trunk lighting comes on or goes off whenthe trunk lid is opened or closed.
Ambient LightingThe ambient lighting comes on when thedoors are opened and goes out when the vehi-cle is locked. Ambient lighting brightness canbe adjusted in the center display and also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel in the dash-board.
Mood lighting*The vehicle is equipped with LEDs that pro-vide faint lighting in various colors. This light-ing is on when the engine is running. Moodlighting can be adjusted in the center displayand also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel inthe dashboard.
Lighting in the door storage compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartments comes on when the doors are opened andgoes out when the vehicle is locked. The
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LIGHTING
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160 brightness can be adjusted using the thumb wheel in the dashboard.
Lighting in the tunnel console's front
cup holder
The lighting in front console cup holdersswitches on when the vehicle is unlocked andoff when the vehicle is locked. The brightnesscan be adjusted using the thumb wheel in thedashboard.
Related information
Adjusting interior lighting (p. 160)
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)
Ignition modes (p. 381)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 532)
Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending on ignition mode. The interior lighting can beadjusted with a thumb wheel in the dash-board and certain light functions can also beadjusted via the center display.
The thumb wheel on the dashboard to the left of thesteering wheel can be usedto adjust the brightness ofthe display lighting, instru-ment lights, ambient lighting and mood lighting *.
Adjust ambient decor lighting1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLights and LightingInterior Lighting.
3. Choose from among the following set- tings:
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 that provide faint lighting in various colors. Thislighting is on when the engine is running.
Changing the brightness
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting
Interior LightingInterior Mood
Lighting.
3. Under
Interior Mood Light Intensity,
select Off, Low or High.
Changing the color of the light
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting
Interior LightingInterior Mood
Lighting.
3. Choose
By Temperature or By Color to
change the color of the light. If
By Temperature is selected, the light
will change according to the temperature set for the passenger compartment. If
By Color is selected, the subcategoryTheme Colors can be used to make fur-
ther adjustments.
Related information
Interior Lighting (p. 158)
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 149)
Ignition modes (p. 381)
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
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Windows, glass and mirrors The vehicle is equipped with several different types of windows, glass and mirrors. Some ofthe windows in the car are laminated.
The windshield has laminated glass. Lamina- ted glass is also available as on option forsome other glass surfaces. Laminated glass isreinforced, which provides better protectionagainst break-ins and improved soundproofingin the passenger compartment. The panoramic roof * also has laminated glass.
The symbol shows the windows containing lamina- ted glass. 1
Related information
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur- tains (p. 162)
Panoramic roof (p. 170)
Power windows (p. 164)
Rearview/door mirrors (p. 168)
Using sun curtains
* (p. 166)
Head-up display
* (p. 139)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 178)
Activating and deactivating the heatedrear window and door mirrors (p. 216)
Pinch protection for windows and sun curtains All power windows and sun curtains
* have a
pinch protection function that is triggered if anything blocks them while they are openingor closing.
If pinch protection is activated, movement will stop and then retract automatically to approx.50 mm (2 inches) from the point at which itwas blocked (or to full ventilation position). It is still possible to override pinch protection when 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 protec- tion, a rest procedure can be tested.
WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the function for automatic opening and closingmust be reset to function correctly. A resetis required in order for the pinch protectionto work.
Related information
Reset procedure for pinch protection (p. 163)
Operating the power windows (p. 165)
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Does not apply to windshield and panoramic roof *, which are always laminated and therefore do not have this symbol.
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Operating the power windows
All power windows can be operated using the control panel in the driver's door. The controlpanels in the other doors can be used tooperate that particular door. The power window in left rear door can also be operated with the control panel in theright rear door.
The power windows have pinch protection. If there is any problem with the pinch protection,a rest procedure can be tested.
WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects can be trapped by the moving parts.
Always operate the windows with cau- tion.
Do not allow children to play with theoperating controls.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Remember to always cut the current tothe power windows by setting thevehicle's electrical system to ignitionmode
0 and then taking the remote
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Never stick objects or body parts outthrough the windows, even if the vehi-cle electrical system is completelyturned off.
Operating the power windows.
Operating manually. Move one of the con- trols slightly up or down. The power win-dows go up or down while the control isheld in position.
Operating with automatic controls. Move one of the controls up or down to its endposition and release it. The window movesautomatically to its fully closed/open posi-tion.
To use the power windows, the ignition mustbe in at least mode I or II. After the ignition
has been switched off, the power windowscan be operated for several minutes or until adoor is opened. Only one control can be oper-ated at a time. It can also be operated using keyless opening *
with the door handle.
WARNING
Make sure that no child or other passenger comes into contact with the windows as they are closing with keyless closing *.
NOTE
One way to reduce the pulsating wind noise heard when the rear windows areopen is to also open the front windowsslightly.
NOTE
The windows cannot be opened at speeds over approx. 180 km/h (ca112 mph), butthey can be closed. The driver is always responsible for follow- ing applicable traffic regulations.
NOTE
It may not be possible to operate the win- dows in low temperatures.
Related information
Power windows (p. 164)
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur- tains (p. 162)
Reset procedure for pinch protection(p. 163)
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Rearview/door mirrors
The rearview mirror and door mirrors can be used to improve the driver's visibility behindthe vehicle.
Rearview mirrorThe rearview mirror can be adjusted manually. The rearview mirror is equipped with Home- Link *, auto-dim * and compass *.
Door mirrors
WARNING
The door mirror on the passenger side is curved to improve visibility. Objects in themirror may appear farther away than theyactually are.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel is used to adjust the position of the door mir-rors. There are also several automatic settingsthat can also be connected to the memory function buttons for the power seat *.
Related information
HomeLink ®
* (p. 425)
Compass
* (p. 429)
Adjusting the rearview mirror dimming function (p. 168)
Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 169)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display
* (p. 184)
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 216)
Adjusting the rearview mirror dimming function
Bright light entering the vehicle from behind, e.g. from the headlights of following vehicles,could reflect in the rearview mirror and doormirrors and cause a glare. Use the dimmingfunction when light from behind is distract-ing.
Auto-dimIf bright light enters the vehicle from behind, the door mirrors will automatically dim. Auto-dim is always active when the engine is run-ning, except when reverse gear is engaged.
NOTE
Adjustments to the sensitivity level will not be noticeable immediately but will insteadtake effect after a short period of time.
The sensitivity level for dimming will affect both the rearview mirror and door mirrors. To change the dimming sensitivity level:1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarMirrors and Convenience.
3. Under
Rearview Mirror Auto Dimming,
select Normal, Dark or Light.