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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. 159)
Using turn signals (p. 156)
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. 151)
Welcome Light (p. 160)
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. 151)
Using home safe lighting (p. 160)
Remote key (p. 234)
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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
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.
Reading lights over the rear seat.
In vehicles with panoramic roofs
*, there are two lamp
units, one on each side of the ceiling.
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162 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.
Cargo compartment lightingThe cargo compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the cargo compartment isopened 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. Thebrightness can be adjusted using the thumbwheel 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. 162)
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 403)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 558)
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.
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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. 161)
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 151)
Ignition modes (p. 403)
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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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. The rearview mirror instead has two sensors - one pointing forward and one pointing rear-ward - which work together to identify andeliminate glare. The forward-pointing sensormonitors ambient light, while the rearward-pointing sensor monitors light from the head-lights of following vehicles. For the door mirrors to be equipped with auto- dim, the rearview mirror must also be equip-ped with auto-dim.
NOTE
If the sensors are obstructed by e.g. a parking permit, transponder, sunshade orobjects on the seats or in the cargo com-partment in a way that prevents light fromreaching the sensors, the auto-dim func-tion in the door and rearview mirrors willbe reduced.
Related information
Rearview/door mirrors (p. 169)
Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 170)
Adjusting the door mirrors
To improve visibility to the rear, the door mir- rors need to be adjusted to the driver's heightand seating position. There are several auto-matic settings that can also be connected tothe memory function buttons for the power seat *.
Controls used for door mirrors
Door mirror controls.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel is used to adjust the position of the door mir-rors. The ignition must be in at least mode I.
1. Press the L button for the left door mirror
or R for the right door mirror. The button
will light up.
2. Adjust the position using the joystick located between the buttons.
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Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 634)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the windshield and headlight washers The windshield and headlight washers are designed to clean the windshield and head-lights. Use the right-side steering wheel leverto start the windshield and headlight wash-ers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start thewindshield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers
make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty.Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging thepump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a definedinterval when the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid
Level low, refill message is displayed in the
instrument panel together with the
sym-
bol, the washer fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield clean-ing and visibility through it. The headlights areonly washed if high or low beam is on.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
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Activating and deactivating the heated front seat *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
Seat heating can be set to automatically acti- vate when the engine is started. When set toautomatically activate, heating will be turnedon at low ambient temperatures. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Auto Driver Seat Heating Leveland Auto Passenger Seat Heating Levelto activate/deactivate automatic start of heated driver's and passenger seat.
> An "A" will be displayed next to the rel-
evant seat heating button in the climate bar when auto start has been activated.
4. Select
Low, Medium or High to select
level after the function has been activated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 211)
Activating and deactivating power front seats
* (p. 212)
Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats from the rear seat
Buttons for seat heating on the rear side of the tun- nel console.
–Press repeatedly on the left or right seat heating buttons on the rear side of thetunnel console to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Medium or Low.
> The level is changed and the indicator lights in the button display the level.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 211)
Activating and deactivating front seat ventilation
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The seats can be ventilated to provide increased comfort in warm weather.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrest that draw air through theseat upholstery. The cooler the passengercompartment is, the greater the cooling effectof the ventilation. The system can be activatedwhen the engine is running.
1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's cli- mate bar to open the controls for steeringwheel and seat heating. If the vehicle is not equipped with heated seats or heated steering wheel (for thedriver's side), the button for seat ventila-tion is directly accessible in the climatebar.
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Activating auto climate control
If auto climate control is activated, several cli- mate system functions are controlled auto-matically.
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2. Tap or press and hold
AUTO Climate
Tap - air recirculation, air conditioning and air distribution are controlled auto-matically.
Press and hold - air recirculation, airconditioning and air distribution arecontrolled automatically. Temperatureand blower speed are changed tostandard settings: 22 °C (72 °F) and speed
3.
> Auto climate mode is activated and the button lights up.
NOTE
It is possible to change the temperature and blower speed without deactivatingautomatic climate control. Automatic cli-mate control is deactivated when the airdistribution is changed manually or whenthe max defroster is activated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 211)
Activating and deactivating recirculation The climate system's recirculation function helps shut out smog, smoke, exhaust fumes,etc. by reusing the air in the passenger com-partment.
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate
bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2.Tap Recirc.
> Air recirculation is activated/deacti- vated and the button lights up/goes out.
CAUTION
If the air in the vehicle is recirculated too long, there is a risk of fogging on the insideof the windows.
NOTE
Recirculation cannot be activated when the max defroster is on.