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Switching lights on and off 

Switching on automatic headlights* (AUTO)

– Turn the light switch to AUTO ⇒ fig. 50.

Switching on the side lights

– Turn the light switch to position

.

Switching on dipped headlights

– Turn the light switch to position

.

Switching off the lights

– Turn the light switch to position O.

The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on.

The symbol  next to the light switch will light up when the side

lights or headlights are on.

Automatic headlight control (AUTO)*

When the switch is set to AUTO, the headlights switch on automati-

cally according to the ambient light conditions, for instance in a

tunnel, at sunset, or in the rain or snow. The  symbol lights up

when the dipped headlights are on. The headlights are switched on,

regardless of the light conditions, when you switch on the fog

lights.

The headlights are switched off automatically when you switch off

the ignition.

On vehicles with a rain sensor, the headlights switch on automati-

cally after several windscreen wiper cycles. The instrument lighting

does not switch on, however.

While using the automatic headlights you can activate the main

beam headlights as normal if this function has been activated in the

MMI. However, if you switch on the main beam headlights while

using the AUTO function and then do not switch back to the dipped

headlights setting, only the dipped headlights will come on the next

time you switch on the AUTO function. To be able to use the main

beam headlights again you must first pull the main beam lever back

to the "off" position and then push it forward to "on".

Malfunction of light sensor

If a malfunction should occur in the light sensor, the instrument

cluster will show the message:

 Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers defective

For safety reasons, the dipped beam headlights will then be

switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO

position. However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the

normal way with the light switch. You should have the light sensor

checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

Fig. 50 Dashboard:

Light switch

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WARNING

The automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver.

The driver must always ensure that the headlights are used when

required, and may have to switch them on manually when the light

conditions or visibility are poor. For example, the light sensors are

not able to detect fog. Therefore, you should always switch on the

headlights  in these conditions and when driving after dark.

Note

• The light sensor for automatic headlight control is located in the

mounting for the interior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this

section of the windscreen to avoid malfunctioning of the sensor.

• The default sensitivity of the light sensor, which is set at the

factory, can be changed in the MMI menu Auto headlights

⇒ page 56.

• If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the

ignition lock, a buzzer sounds when the driver's door is opened.

• The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant

statutory requirements.

• The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the

light switch is set to AUTO.

Fog lights

– Press button ⇒ fig. 51 to switch on the front fog lights

.

– Press button to switch on the rear fog lights

.

Front fog lights

The side lights or headlights must be switched on. The green diode

at the edge of the switch lights up when the front fog lights are

switched on.

When the headlights are set to AUTO, the dipped headlights are

switched on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.

Rear fog lights

The headlights or side lights and the front fog lights must be

switched on.

The yellow diode at the edge of the switch lights up when the rear

fog lights are switched on.

If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light

on a vehicle with a factory-fitted towing bracket, only the rear fog

light on the trailer or caravan will light up.

Fig. 51 Switch for

front fog lights

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Caution

To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should

only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.

Exterior lighting settings

You can change the settings for these functions on the

sound system or MMI*.

– Select: Function selector button > Exterior lighting.

Coming home

The coming home function lights up the area round the vehicle after

dark when the ignition has been switched off and the driver's door

opened. It switches on the fog lights, rear lights and number plate

lights. This function can be set to operate for a time interval

between 0 (off) and 30 or 60 seconds.

Leaving home

The leaving home function lights up the area round the vehicle after

dark when the vehicle is unlocked. It switches on the fog lights, rear

lights and number plate lights. The function can be switched on or

off as required.

Auto headlights*

When the light switch is set to AUTO ⇒ page 54, you can make the

headlights switch on earlier or later by changing the Auto head-

lights setting.

Daytime running lights (daylight headlights)*

This function can be used to switch the daytime running lights on

and off as required. When the function is activated, the daytime

running lights are switched on automatically when the ignition is

switched on.

On vehicles for some markets the daytime running lights cannot be

switched off if the vehicle has halogen headlights.

Note

The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the

light switch is set to AUTO.

Applies to vehicles: with headlight range control

Headlight range control 

When the dipped beam headlights are switched on, the

range of the headlights can be adjusted to suit the load

being carried.

Fig. 52 MMI display:

Exterior lighting

CAR

Fig. 53 Headlight

range control

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– Turn the thumbwheel  ⇒ page 56, fig. 53 to the appro-

priate setting.

Adjustment settings

The settings correspond roughly to the following load conditions:

Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty

All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty

All seats occupied, luggage compartment loaded

Driver only, luggage compartment loaded

Caution

Always adjust the headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.

Make sure you lower the headlights when the vehicle is carrying a

heavy load.

Instrument lighting

The background lighting of the instruments, the centre

console and the display can be adjusted as required.

– Briefly press the knob to release it.

– Turn the button clockwise +” to increase the brightness

of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.

– Turn the button anti-clockwise -” to reduce the bright-

ness of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.

– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being

changed unintentionally.

The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illu-

mination and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a

light sensor incorporated in the instrument cluster. In bright condi-

tions any changes made to the brightness of the instrument lighting

have no effect.

Note

The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is

switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off.

The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight

starts to fade; it is switched off completely when the light condi-

tions become very poor. This function is intended to remind the

driver to switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when

light conditions become poor.

Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlight bulbs

Dynamic headlight range control

Headlights with xenon gas-discharge bulbs automatically adapt to

suit the load being carried when the engine is switched on. The

headlights are also automatically adjusted when the vehicle is in

motion (e.g. when accelerating and braking).

III

Fig. 54 Instrument

lighting

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