Get Operation -> Lights Guide for Cupra Leon 4 Door First Generation (2020-2026)

Lights

Using the Keyless Access system (only

closing)

forward over the functional area 

Lights

A

Fig. 93

and keep pressed until the sun-

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roof is fully closed.

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Press and hold the locking sensor surface

Vehicle lighting

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The sunroof closes without the anti-trap

Fig. 94 (arrow) on the door handle to

close the sunroof. If you release the sensor

surface, the closing movement stops.

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function intervening!

Control lamps

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If the sunroof will still not close, visit a spe-

cialised workshop.

It lights up

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WARNING

Anti-trap function of the panor-

amic sunroof and sunshade

Driving light totally or partially faulty.

Fault in the cornering light system.

Closing the sunroof or sun blind without

the anti-trap function can cause serious in-

juries.

The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of

injury when closing the sunroof and the sun

It lights up

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

Always be careful when closing the sun-

blind

. If the sunroof or sun blind en-

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roof and sun blind.

Rear fog light switched on.

counter resistance or an obstacle when clos-

ing, they reopen immediately.

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No person should ever remain in the way

of the sunroof or sun blind, especially when

closing without the anti-trap function.

It lights up



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Check why the sunroof or sun blind do not

close.

Left or right turn signal.

The control lamp flashes twice as fast when a turn sig-

nal is faulty.

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The anti-trap function does not prevent

fingers or other parts of the body from be-

coming trapped against the roof frame and

injuries occurring.

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Try to close the sunroof or sun blind again.

If the sunroof or sun blind cannot be

Hazard warning lights on page 123 .

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closed due to an obstacle or some resist-

ance, it stops at the corresponding position

and then opens. For automatic closing, a

new closing attempt might take place.

It lights up



Trailer turn signals

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If the sunroof or sun blind is still unable to

close, close it without the anti-trap function.

It lights up



Main beam on or flasher on page 119 .

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Closing the sunroof without the anti-trap

function

It lights up

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Before approx. 5 seconds after activation

of the anti-trap function, slide your finger

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The Light Assist system is on page 121 .

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Operation

Several warning and control lamps light up

for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-

ed on, signalling that the function is being

verified. They will switch off after a few sec-

onds.

automatically switch on in the following sit-

uations

Switching on the side lights.



:

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Additionally, the following light functions can

be activated by pressing on the correspond-

ing symbol.

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The photo sensor detects darkness, for ex-

ample, when driving through a tunnel. They

switch off when adequate lighting is detec-

ted.

When the function is activated, the corre-

sponding symbol lights up. To deactivate it,

you will need to press on the symbol again.

WARNING

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The rain sensor detects rain and activates

Observe the safety warnings

in Con-

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the wipers. They switch off when the wipers

have not been activated for a few minutes.

trol and warning lamps on page 87.





Turning the front fog lights on or off

Daytime running lights

Lighting and visibility buttons

The daytime running lights consist of individ-

ual lights, integrated in the front headlights.





Turning the rear fog lights on or off.

The daytime running lights come on every

time the ignition is switched on if the lamps

are off or the lamp  is alight, if the light

sensor does not detect darkness. The day-

light running lights turn off when the ignition

is turned off.

Connecting or disconnecting the wind-





screen demisting function page 157 .

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Connecting or disconnecting the heated





rear window page 157 .

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When the lamp  is alight, a light sensor

automatically switches dipped beam on and

off (including the control and instrument

lighting) or the daytime running lights de-

pending on the level of exterior lighting.

The driver is personally responsible for the

correct use and adjustment of the lights in all

situations.

Fig. 95 Dash panel: lights control.

By clicking on the button   you can se-

lect between (the corresponding indicator

lights up):

Automatic dipped beam headlight control



Motorway light

The automatic dipped beam control is mere-

ly intended as an aid and is not able to recog-

nise all driving situations.

The motorway light is available on vehicles

equipped with LED High lights.

Switching on the dipped beam headlights.



The function is connected and disconnected

via the corresponding Infotainment system

menu.

Automatic control of dipped beam head-

lights and daytime running lights.

When the lamp  is alight, the vehicle

lights and the instrument panel and controls



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Lights

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Activation: when going above 110 km/h

Turn signal and main beam lever

ahead and to ensure that other road users

are able to see you.

(68 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dip-

ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-

er's visibility distance.

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Always use your dipped beam head lights

if it is raining or if visibility is poor.

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Deactivation: when reducing the speed of

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Never drive with daytime lights if the road

the vehicle below 100 km/h (62 mph), the

dipped beam immediately returns to its nor-

mal position.

is not well lit due to weather or lighting

conditions.

WARNING

Audible warnings to advise the driver that

the lights have not been switched off

If the headlights are set too high and not

used correctly, there is a risk of dazzling or

distracting other road users. This could re-

sult in a serious accident.

If the ignition is not connected and the driver

door is open, an audible warning signal is

heard in the following cases: this will remind

you to turn the light off.

Fig. 96 Turn signal and main beam lever

(depending on the version).

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Always make sure that the headlights are

More the lever to the required position:

correctly adjusted.

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When the parking light is on page 119 .

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1

Right turn light or right-hand parking

light (ignition switched off).

Note

When the lamp  or  is on.

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The legal requirements regarding the use

2

Left turn light or left-hand parking light

(ignition switched off).

WARNING

of vehicle lights in each country must be

observed.

If the road is not well lit and other road

users cannot see the vehicle well enough or

at all, accidents may occur.

3

Turning main beam headlights on: con-

trol lamp  lit up on the instrument pan-

el.

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The dipped beam headlights will only

work with the ignition on. The side lights

come on automatically when the ignition is

turned off.

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The automatic dipped beam control

4

The headlight flasher comes on while we

( ) only switches on the dipped beam

when there are changes in light conditions

but not, for example, when it is foggy.

pull the lever. Control lamp  lit up.

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The rear fog light can dazzle drivers be-

hind you. You should use the rear fog light

only when visibility is very poor.

Place the lever in rest position to turn off the

corresponding function.

WARNING

Convenience turn signals

The side lights or daytime running lights are

not bright enough to illuminate the road

When the ignition is switched on, move the

lever as far as possible upwards or

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Operation

WARNING

downwards and release the lever. The turn

signal will flash three times.

lights also work when the ignition is switch-

ed off.

Improper or lack of use of the turn signals,

or forgetting to deactivate them can con-

fuse other road users. This could result in a

serious accident.

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The convenience turn signals are activated

and deactivated in the infotainment system

using the function button  > Vehicle > Ex-

terior > Light > Convenience turn signals

If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the

control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn

signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash

at double speed.

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Always give warning when you are going

page 92.

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The main beam headlights can only be

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to change lane, overtake or when turning,

activating the turn signal in good time.

switched on if the dipped beam headlights

are already on.

In vehicles that do not have the correspond-

ing menu, this function can be deactivated in

a specialised workshop.

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As soon as you have finished changing

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In cold or damp weather conditions, the

lane, overtaking or turning, switch the turn

signal off.

headlights, tail lights and turn signals may

mist up inside temporarily. This is normal

and in no way effects the useful life of the

vehicle lighting system.

Parking light 

WARNING

The parking lights will only work with the ig-

nition off. If said light is on, an audible warn-

ing will sound while the driver door is open.

Incorrect use of the headlights may cause

accidents and serious injury, as the main

beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.

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The parking light does not activate auto-

matically if the left- or right-hand turn sig-

nal is left on and the ignition is disconnec-

ted.

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Switch the ignition off.

Move the turn signal lever up or down.

Note

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When you turn the ignition off without

When the parking light is switched on, the

front side light and the tail light on the corre-

sponding side of the vehicle turn on.

Main beam assist (Light Assist)

having turned the turn signals off, an

acoustic signal sounds while the driver door

is open. This is intended as a reminder to

switch off the turn signal, unless you wish to

leave the parking light on.

The main beam assist automatically prevents

glare from vehicles moving in the opposite

direction or ahead in the same direction. In

addition, the main beam assist detects illu-

minated areas and disconnects the main

beam headlight when passing, e.g. by popu-

lated areas.

Parking light on both sides

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Switch the ignition off.

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If the convenience turn signals are oper-

Press the button   to select .

Lock the vehicle from the outside.

ating (three flashes) and the other conven-

ience turn signals are switched on, the ac-

tive part stops flashing and only flashes

once in the new part selected.

In doing so, only the side lights of both head-

lights light up, and additionally the tail lights

will do so partially.

Within its limitations, the assist system auto-

matically connects or disconnects the main

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The turn signal only works when the igni-

tion is switched on. The hazard warning

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Lights

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beam headlight depending on the environ-

mental and traffic conditions, as well as the

On roads with insufficient lighting with very

situations and is limited under certain cir-

cumstances.

reflective signs

speed

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If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g.

pedestrians or cyclists.

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When the field of vision of the camera is

dirty, covered or damaged, operation of

the main beam control may be affected.

This also applies when changes are made to

the vehicle lighting system, for example, if

additional headlights are installed.

Switching the main beam assist on



Turn on the ignition and select the mode

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On closed curves, when the traffic in the

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opposite direction is partially hidden, on pro-

nounced slopes or inclinations.

 in the lights panel Fig. 95 .

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From the base position, press the turn sig-

nal and main beam headlights lever forwards

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On roads with traffic in the opposite direc-

tion and with a central reservation barrier

where the driver can see over it e.g. lorry

drivers.

CAUTION

3

Fig. 96

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To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-

tem, take the following points into consid-

eration:

When the main beam assistant is on, the 

indicator lamp lights up on the instrument

cluster display.

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In the event of fog, snow or heavy rain

In the event of dust or sand storms

If the windscreen is damaged in the cam-

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera

regularly and make sure it is free of snow

and ice.

Switching the main beam assist off

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era's field of vision.

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Disconnect the mode  in the lights

panel Fig. 95 .

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If the camera's field of vision is misted up,

dirty or covered by a sticker, snow or ice.

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Do not cover the field of vision of the

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camera.

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OR: while the main beam is on, pull the

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If the camera is damaged or if the power

Check that the windscreen is not dam-

turn signal light and main beam headlights

lever forwards Fig. 96

aged in the area of the field of vision of the

camera.

supply has been cut off.

4

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WARNING

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OR: push the turn signal and main beam

headlight lever forwards to manually turn on

the main beam. The main beam assist will

then be deactivated.

Note

The convenience features of the main

beam assist should not encourage the tak-

ing of risks. The system is not a replace-

ment for driver concentration.

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The headlight flasher can be turned on

and off manually at any time with the turn

signal and main beam lever page 119 .

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If there are objects that radiate light in

System limitations

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You are always in control of the main

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beam and adapting it to the light, visibility

and traffic conditions.

In the following cases, the main beam head-

light must be switched off manually because

the main beam assist will not disconnect it

on time or disconnect it at all:

the camera's area of influence, e.g. a porta-

ble navigation system, this may affect the

operation of the main beam assist system.

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It is possible that the main beam head-

light control does not recognise all driving

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Operation

In the vehicle settings menu of the infotain-

ment system you can adjust the duration of

the light switch-off delay, and activate and

deactivate the function.

Activating the “Leaving Home” function

Fog lights with cornering light

function

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Unlock the vehicle using the remote con-

trol.

The cornering light function is an additional

function to the dipped beam headlights to

improve lighting of the side of the road when

taking a sharp turn at low speed.

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The “Leaving Home” function is only acti-

vated when the lights are in  mode and

the light sensor detects darkness.

Activating the “Coming Home” function

For vehicles with light and rain sensors.

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The “Leaving Home” lighting switches off

in the following cases:

The cornering light function works when the

dipped beam headlights are already on and it

is activated when driving at speeds below ap-

proximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

Turn off the vehicle and turn off the igni-

tion with the lights in  page 118 mode.

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The automatic “Coming Home” function is

Automatically, when the “Leaving Home”

switch-on time ends (default 30 sec).

only active when the light sensor detects

darkness.

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When the vehicle is locked using the re-

mote control.

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If the steering wheel is turned or the turn

signal is switched on, the front fog light grad-

ually turns on. After the turn, the cornering

light function is gradually switched off.

For vehicles without light and rain sensors.

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If the light panel lamps are off page 118 .

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Switch the ignition off.

With the ignition is switched on.

Activate the headlight flashers for approxi-

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When engaging reverse gear, both front

mately 1 second.

fog lights turn on.

Note

When the driver door is opened, the “Com-

ing Home” lighting comes on. The headlight

turning off time counts from when the last

door or rear lid are closed.

To activate the “Coming Home” and “Leav-

ing Home” functions, the  lamp on the

main switch of the lights should be on and

the light sensor should detect darkness.

“Coming home” and “Leav-

ing home” function

The “Coming Home” lighting turns off in

the following cases:

The “Coming home” and “Leaving home”

function lights up the vehicle’s immediate

proximity when getting into and out of it in

the dark. When switched on, the front posi-

tion and dipped beam lights, tail lights and li-

cense plate light come on.

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Automatically, once the headlight turning

off time has elapsed.

●

Automatically, when a vehicle door or the

rear lid is still open 30 seconds after starting

the engine.

The “Leaving Home” is controlled by a pho-

tosensor.

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If the light panel lamps are off page 118 .

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With the ignition is switched on.

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Lights

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when

you leave the vehicle.

Hazard warning lights

Note

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The battery will run down if the hazard

warning lights are left on for a long time,

even if the ignition is switched off.

All turn signals flash simultaneously when the

hazard warning lights are switched on. The

two turn signal turn signal lamps   and the

turn signal lamp in the switch  will flash at

the same time. The simultaneous hazard

warning lights also work when the ignition is

switched off.

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The use of the hazard warning lights de-

scribed here is subject to the relevant stat-

utory requirements.

Dynamic headlight range control

Emergency braking warning

The headlight range is automatically adjus-

ted according to the vehicle load status

when they are switched on.

If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-

ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50

mph), the brake light flashes several times

per second to warn the vehicles driving be-

hind. If you continue braking, the hazard

warning lights will come on automatically

when the vehicle comes to a standstill. They

switch off automatically when the vehicle

starts to move again.

Fig. 97 Dash panel: hazard warning lights

switch

The hazard warning lights are used to draw

the attention of other road users to your ve-

hicle in emergencies.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that

the headlights dazzle and distract other

drivers. This could result in a serious acci-

dent.

If your vehicle breaks down:

1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from

moving traffic.

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Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load

WARNING

status so that it does not blind other driv-

ers.

2. Press the button to switch on the hazard

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The risk of an accident increases if your

warning lights

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vehicle breaks down. Always use the hazard

warning lights and a warning triangle to

draw the attention of other road users to

your stationary vehicle.

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Apply the electronic parking brake.

5. Press the parking lock button P.

Driving abroad

●

Due to the high temperatures that the

The light beam of the dipped beam lights is

asymmetric: the side of the road on which

you are driving is lit more intensely.

catalytic converter can reach, never park in

an area where the catalytic converter could

come into contact with highly inflammable

materials, for example dry grass or spilt

petrol. This could start a fire.

6. Use the warning triangle to draw the at-

tention of other road users to your vehi-

cle.

When a car that is manufactured in a country

that drives on the right travels to a country

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Operation

that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is

normally necessary to cover part of the

headlight bulbs with stickers or to change

the adjustment of the headlights to avoid

dazzling other drivers.

With the ignition switched on and without

switching on the lights, the lighting dims as

the exterior light decreases. In some cases,

e.g. when driving through a tunnel without

the  function active, the instrument pan-

el lighting may even switch off. The objective

of this function is to provide the driver with a

visual indication that he or she should acti-

vate the dipped beam.

Door contact connection.

The interior lights come on automatically

when you unlock the vehicle, open a door

or disconnect the ignition.

The light goes out a few seconds after

closing all the doors, when locking the ve-

hicle or connecting the ignition.

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

In such cases, the regulations specify certain

light values that must be complied with for

designated points of the light distribution.

This is known as “Tourist light”.

Reading light

The reading light is tactile, each lens is

turned on and off individually by pressing in

the respective central area. In addition, the

intensity of the light can be adjusted accord-

ing to the pressure exerted.

If your vehicle is equipped with a digital in-

strument cluster (Digital Cockpit), the fol-

lowing message will appear Turn on the

lights on the instrument cluster.

The light distribution of the headlights allows

the specific “tourist light” values to be met

without the need for stickers or changes be-

ing made to the settings.

If you want to turn on the two lenses togeth-

Note

er you must press the symbol  Fig. 98 .

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Interior and reading lights

“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If

you are planning a long stay in a country

that drives on the other side, you should

take the vehicle to an Authorised Technical

Service to change the headlights.

Glove compartment and luggage com-

partment lighting

When opening and closing the glove com-

partment on the front passenger side and

the rear lid, the respective light will automati-

cally switch on and off.

Interior lights

Footwell lighting

Lighting of the instrument panel,

displays and switches

The lights in the footwell area below the dash

(driver and front passenger sides) will switch

on when the doors are opened and will de-

crease in intensity while driving. This intensity

can be adjusted through the infotainment

system menu using the function button  >

Fig. 98 Detail of roof lining: front lighting

of the passenger compartment.

Depending on the model, the lighting of the

instrument cluster and controls can be ad-

justed in the infotainment system, using the

function button  > Vehicle > Interior > In-

Turning the interior lights on or off.



Background lighting page 92 ).

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fotainment page 92 .

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Lights

Note

of turning the ignition off. This prevents the

battery from discharging.

The reading lights go out when the vehicle

is closed and locked or after a few minutes

Background lighting

Fig. 99 Schematic representation: Back-

ground lighting

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The background lighting lights up the area of

the centre console, the footwell area and,

depending on the version, the front door

panels and the instrument panel line.

Manual: to adjust the intensity of the back-

reaches 10 km/h while either of the two

front doors is not closed properly.

ground lighting in each of the areas as well as

to change the colour in the versions that

have lighting on the front door panel and the

instrument panel line.

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Rear windows locked alert: Representa-

tion on the line of the respective front door

when the operation buttons of the rear win-

dows are pressed, if they have been locked

5

There are predefined Background Lighting

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Off: turns off the background lighting.

versions Fig. 99 . The intensity of the light-

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with the safety button Fig. 92

vehicle is locked (Auto Lock).

and the

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ing can be adjusted using the function but-

Additional functions of the background

lighting

ton :

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Representation of the hazard warning

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Automatic: lights up the interior of the ve-

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lights: Animation on the entire background

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Door open alert: Representation on the

line of the respective front door if the vehicle

hicle depending on the selected driving

mode.

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