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Exterior lighting

228

Interior lighting 236

Windscreen wipers and windscreen washer

system

238

Mirrors 241

Area permeable to radio waves on the

windscreen

245

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Exterior lighting

Notes on adjusting the lights when you are

driving abroad

The headlights will automatically be adjusted when you cross the border into

countries in which traffic drives on the other side of the road.

IN THE FOLLOWING CASES, CHECK THE HEADLAMP SETTING AND

CHANGE IT MANUALLY IF NECESSARY:

If the Dipped-beam setting (left/right-side traffic) Manual adjustment only

display message is shown.

If the Check dipped-beam setting (left/right-side traffic) display message is

shown.

ONCE THE HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN CONVERTED:

Oncoming traffic will not be dazzled.

The edge of the road will not be illuminated as far or as high.

The "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog light" functions will not be

available.

Information about lighting systems and your

responsibility

The various lighting systems of the vehicle are only aids. The driver of the

vehicle is responsible for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with the

prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal requirements and traffic situa‐

tion.

Light switch

OPERATING THE LIGHT SWITCH

1 W Left-hand parking lights

2 X Right-hand parking lights

3 T Standing lights and licence plate lighting

4 Ã Automatic driving lights (preferred light switch position)

5 L Low beam/high beam

6 R Activates or deactivates the rear fog light.

When low beam is activated, the T indicator lamp for the standing lights

will be deactivated and replaced by the L low-beam indicator lamp.

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Always park your vehicle safely using sufficient lighting, in accordance

with the relevant legal stipulations.

NOTE

Battery discharging by operating the standing lights

Do not have the standing lights switched on over a period of several

hours.

For vehicles that are wider than 2 m or longer than 6 m, single-sided parking

lighting is not permitted in some countries. In this case, the standing lights are

also switched on in the parking lights position.

If the battery is insufficiently charged, the standing lights or parking lights will

be switched off automatically to facilitate the next drive system start.

THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING (EXCEPT STANDING AND PARKING LIGHTS)

WILL SWITCH OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS

OPENED.

Observe the notes on locator lighting (/page235).

AUTOMATIC DRIVING LIGHTS FUNCTION

When the vehicle is switched on, the standing lights, low beam and daytime

running lights will be switched on automatically depending on the light condi‐

tions.

WARNING

Risk of accident when the dipped beam is switched off in poor

visibility

When the light switch is set to Ã, the dipped beam may not be

switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor

visibility such as spray.

In such cases, turn the light switch to L.

The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You are responsible for the vehicle

lighting.

SWITCHING THE REAR FOG LIGHT ON/OFF

Requirements

The light switch is in theL or Ã position.

Press buttonR.

Please observe the country-specific laws on the use of rear fog lamps.

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Operating the combination switch for the light

1 Main beam

2 Turn signal light, right

3 Headlamp flashing

4 Turn signal light, left

Use the combination switch to select the desired function.

SWITCHING ON THE MAIN BEAM

Turn the light switch to the L or Ã position.

Push the combination switch beyond pressure point in the direction of

the arrow

When the main beam is activated, the indicator lamp for the low beam

L will be deactivated and replaced by the indicator lamp for the main

beam K.

SWITCHING OFF THE MAIN BEAM

Move the combination switch back to its starting position.

HEADLAMP FLASHING

Pull the combination switch in the direction indicated by the arrow 3.

TURN SIGNAL LIGHT

To indicate briefly: push the combination switch briefly to the pressure

point in the direction of arrow

2 or 4.

The corresponding turn signal light flashes three times.

To indicate for a duration: push the combination switch beyond the

pressure point in the direction of arrow

2 or 4.

Activating/deactivating the hazard warning

lights

Press button1.

IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS, THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WILL

SWITCH ON AUTOMATICALLY:

The airbag has been deployed

the vehicle brakes are applied heavily from a speed of more than

70 km/h to a standstill.

An emergency stop has been initiated (/page346)

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When you pull away again, the hazard warning light system will switch off

automatically at approximately 10km/h. You can also switch off the hazard

warning light system using button

Adaptive functions, MULTIBEAM LED

FUNCTION OF DYNAMIC LOW BEAM

The MULTIBEAM LED headlamps adapt to the weather and the situation on

the road and provide advanced functions for improving the illumination of the

road.

THE SYSTEM COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:

Active headlamps (/page231)

Motorway mode (/page231)

Enhanced fog light function (/page231)

Bad weather light (/page232)

City lighting (/page232)

SYSTEM LIMITS

The system will be active only when it is dark.

ACTIVE HEADLAMPS FUNCTION

The headlamps follow the steering movements.

Relevant areas are better illuminated during a journey.

The functions are active when the low beam is switched on.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the course of the lane in which you are

driving will also be evaluated and the active headlamps function will adjust the

light in advance.

MOTORWAY MODE FUNCTION

Motorway mode increases the range and brightness of the cone of light, ena‐

bling better visibility.

THE FUNCTION IS ACTIVE IF A MOTORWAY JOURNEY IS DETECTED BY

MEANS OF:

the vehicle's speed

the multifunction camera

or the navigation system

THE FUNCTION WILL NOT BE ACTIVE IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

At speeds below 80 km/h

ENHANCED FOG LIGHT FUNCTION

The enhanced fog light function reduces self-dazzling and improves the illumi‐

nation of the edge of the carriageway.

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THE FUNCTION IS AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED UNDER THE FOLLOWING

CONDITIONS:

At speeds below 70 km/h and when the rear fog light is switched on.

THE FUNCTION IS AUTOMATICALLY DEACTIVATED UNDER THE FOLLOW‐

ING CONDITIONS:

When speeds greater than 100 km/h are reached.

When the rear fog light is switched off.

You can activate the enhanced fog light function up to a speed of

100 km/h by switching on the rear fog light.

FUNCTION OF THE BAD WEATHER LIGHT

The bad weather light reduces reflections in rainy conditions by dimming

individual LEDs in the headlamps. This reduces glare for the driver and other

road users.

THE CITY LIGHTING FUNCTION

City lighting improves the illumination of roadsides in urban areas using a

broad distribution of light.

THE FUNCTION WILL BE ACTIVE IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

At low speeds

In illuminated parts of urban areas

ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING DYNAMIC LOW BEAM

Requirements:

The vehicle is switched on.

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

MULTIBEAM LED

Activate or deactivate Dynamic low beam.

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Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS FUNCTION

WARNING

Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS DOES NOT REACT TO:

road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians

road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

road users whose lighting is obstructed, e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus may fail to

recognise other road users with their own lighting, or may recognise

them too late.

In these, or in similar situations, the automatic high beam will not be

deactivated or will be activated despite the presence of other road

users.

Always observe the road and traffic conditions carefully and

switch off the high beam in good time.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into account road, weather or

traffic conditions.

DETECTION MAY BE RESTRICTED IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

In poor visibility (e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow)

if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors are obscured

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting

the vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions.

ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS SWITCHES AUTOMATICALLY

BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING LIGHT TYPES:

Low beam

Partial high beam

High beam

Partial high beam uses the high beam to shine past other road users rather

than dazzling them. The low beam illumination area covers the vehicle in front.

AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30KM/H:

If no other road users are detected, high beam will switch on automati‐

cally.

If other road users are detected, partial high beam will be switched on

automatically.

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AT SPEEDS BELOW 25KM/H OR WHEN THERE IS SUFFICIENT STREET

LIGHTING:

High beam will switch off automatically.

Partial high beam will switch off automatically.

AT SPEEDS ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 50KM/H:

The headlamp range of the low beam will be regulated automatically

based on the distance to other road users.

The system's optical sensor is located behind the windscreen

near the overhead control panel.

SWITCHING ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS ON/OFF

WARNING

Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS DOES NOT REACT TO:

road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians

road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

road users whose lighting is obstructed, e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus may fail to

recognise other road users with their own lighting, or may recognise

them too late.

In these, or in similar situations, the automatic high beam will not be

deactivated or will be activated despite the presence of other road

users.

Always observe the road and traffic conditions carefully and

switch off the high beam in good time.

SWITCHING ON

Turn the light switch to theÃ position.

Switch on high beam using the combination switch.

When the high beam is switched on automatically in the dark, the_

indicator lamp will light up on the driver's display.

SWITCHING OFF

Switch off high beam using the combination switch.

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Setting low beam

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

MULTIBEAM LED

Low beam

Select Right-side traffic, Left-side traffic or Automatic.

Setting the exterior lighting switch-off delay

time

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

Interior/exterior lighting

Exterior lighting switch-off delay

Set a switch-off delay time.

After parking and locking the vehicle, the exterior lighting will be activa‐

ted for the set time.

Activating/deactivating locator lighting

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

Interior/exterior lighting

Activate or deactivate Locator lighting.

The exterior lighting will light up for 40seconds after the vehicle is unlocked

or the driver's door is opened when the vehicle is not locked. When you start

the vehicle, the locator lighting will be deactivated and the automatic driving

lights activated.

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Interior lighting

Adjusting the interior lighting

FRONT OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL

1 p Front left reading lamp

2 S Automatic interior lighting control

3 c Front interior lighting

4 u Rear interior lighting

5 p Front right reading lamp

To switch on or off: press button 1 – 5 accordingly.

OPERATING UNIT INSIDE THE GRAB HANDLE (REAR)

1 p Rear reading lamp

To switch on or off: press the 1 button.

Adjusting the ambient lighting

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Ambient light

SETTING THE COLOUR

Select Colour.

Select Monochrome or Multi-colour.

Set the desired colour or colour scheme.

ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS

Select Brightness.

Adjust the brightness.

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Depending on the ambient light conditions, the ambient lighting

will automatically switch between day and night modes.

ACTIVATING EFFECTS

Select Effects.

Activate the desired effect.

Different effects will be available depending on the vehicle

equipment.

MULTI-COLOUR ANIMATION

The chosen colour combination will change at predefined intervals.

CLIMATE

If changes are made to the temperature setting in the vehicle, the colour

of the ambient lighting will change briefly.

GREETING

When you get into the vehicle, a special colour animation will play.

CHARGING ANIMATION

The ambient lighting provides visual feedback on the different states

of charge when the vehicle is connected to or disconnected from the

charging station.

Switching the interior lighting switch-off delay

time on/off

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

Interior/exterior lighting

Interior lighting switch-off delay

Activate or deactivate Interior lighting switch-off delay.

If this function is active, the interior lighting will be switched on for a

short time after the end of the journey.

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Windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system

Switching the windscreen wipers on/off

1 g Windscreen wipers off

2 Ä Automatic wiping, normal

3 Å Automatic wiping, frequent

4 ° Continuous wiping, slow

5 ¯ Continuous wiping, fast

Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position 1 - 5.

í Single wipe: press button 1 as far as the point of resistance.

î Wiping with washer fluid: press button 1 beyond the point of

resistance.

Observe the notes on washing the vehicle in a car wash

(/page33).

Switching the rear window wiper on/off

1 ô Wipes with washer fluid

2 ° Switches on intermittent wipe

3 g Switches off intermittent wipe

4 ô Wipes with washer fluid

Turn switch 1 è to the correct position 1 - 4.

The è symbol will appear on the driver's display when the rear win‐

dow wiper is switched on.

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Replacing the windscreen wiper blades

WARNING

Risk of becoming trapped if the windscreen wipers are switched

on while wiper blades are being replaced

If the windscreen wipers begin to move while you are changing the

wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and vehicle before

changing the wiper blades.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly and replace

them in the event of visible damage or ongoing smearing.

Observe the information about the service indicator.

SERVICE INDICATOR

Remove protective film 1 from the service indicators on the tips of the

newly fitted wiper blades.

When the colour of the service indicator changes from black to yellow, replace

the wiper blades.

The time it takes for the colour to change will vary depending on

the usage conditions.

Replacing the rear window wiper blade

WARNING

Risk of becoming trapped if the windscreen wipers are switched

on while wiper blades are being replaced

If the windscreen wipers begin to move while you are changing the

wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and vehicle before

changing the wiper blades.

NOTE

Damage to the rear window

If the wiper arm without a wiper blade falls onto the rear window, the

rear window may be damaged.

Hold the wiper arm firmly in place when changing the wiper

blade, or place it carefully on the rear window.

REMOVING THE WIPER BLADE

Switch off the vehicle (/page260).

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Within approximately 15seconds, turn the combination switch to posi‐

tion 1 (/page238).

The wiper arm will move into the replacement position.

Fold wiper arm 4 away from the rear window and hold it tightly.

Press both release tabs 2.

Fold wiper blade 1 away from wiper arm 4 in the direction of arrow

Remove wiper blade 1 in the direction of arrow 5.

FITTING THE WIPER BLADE

Position wiper blade 1 with recess 6 on lug 5.

Fold wiper blade 1 onto the wiper arm in the direction of arrow 3 until

retaining clips

2 engage in bracket 4.

Make sure that wiper blade 1 is seated correctly.

Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear window.

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Mirrors

Operating the outside mirrors

WARNING

Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the

vehicle is in motion

YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN THE FOLLOWING

SITUATIONS IN PARTICULAR:

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering

wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's

seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your

seat belt.

WARNING

Risk of accident due to misjudgement of distance when using the

outside mirror

The outside mirrors reflect objects on a smaller scale. The objects in

view are in fact closer than they appear.

Therefore, always look over your shoulder in order to ensure

that you are aware of the actual distance between you and the

road users driving behind you.

To fold in or out: briefly press button 2.

To adjust: use button 1 or 3 to select the outside mirror to be

adjusted.

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Use button 4 to adjust the position of the mirror glass.

If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged,

you will have to reset the outside mirrors. Only then will the

automatic mirror folding function work properly.

To reset: briefly press button 2.

An outside mirror that has been pushed out of position can be engaged in

position again as follows:

Press and hold button 2.

You will hear a click and the mirror will audibly click into place. The

outside mirror will now be set to the correct position.

Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors function

WARNING

Risk of acid burns and poisoning due to the anti-dazzle mirror

electrolyte

Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an automatic anti-dazzle mirror

breaks.

The electrolyte is hazardous to health and causes irritation. It must not

come into contact with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs or clothing or

be swallowed.

If you come into contact with electrolyte, observe the follow‐

ing:

Immediately rinse the electrolyte from your skin with

water and seek medical attention.

If electrolyte comes into contact with your eyes, immedi‐

ately rinse them thoroughly with clean water and seek

medical attention.

If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately rinse your

mouth out thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting. Seek

medical attention immediately.

Immediately change out of clothing which has been con‐

taminated with electrolyte.

If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical attention

immediately.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the inside mirror and the outside mirror

on the driver's side will automatically go into anti-dazzle mode if light from a

headlamp hits the sensor on the inside mirror.

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SYSTEM LIMITS

THE SYSTEM WILL NOT GO INTO ANTI-DAZZLE MODE IF:

The vehicle is switched off.

Reverse gear is engaged.

The interior lighting is switched on.

Front-passenger outside mirror parking posi‐

tion function

The parking position makes parking easier.

THE FRONT-PASSENGER OUTSIDE MIRROR WILL SWIVEL DOWNWARDS

IN THE DIRECTION OF THE REAR WHEEL ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S

SIDE WHEN:

the parking position is stored (/page243).

the front-passenger mirror is selected.

reverse gear is engaged.

THE FRONT-PASSENGER OUTSIDE MIRROR WILL MOVE BACK TO ITS

ORIGINAL POSITION WHEN:

you shift the transmission to another transmission position.

you are travelling at a speed greater than 15 km/h.

you press the button for the outside mirror on the driver's side.

Storing the parking position of the front-

passenger outside mirror using reverse gear

STORING

Press button 1 to select the front-passenger outside mirror.

Engage reverse gear.

Move the front-passenger outside mirror into the desired parking posi‐

tion using button

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CALLING UP

1 Selects the front-passenger outside mirror

2 Adjusts the mirrors

Press button 1 to select the front-passenger outside mirror.

Engage reverse gear.

The front-passenger outside mirror will move into the stored parking

position.

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Area permeable to radio waves on the windscreen

Vehicles with windscreen heaters: Radio-controlled equipment, such as toll

systems, can be mounted only on areas of the windscreen

1 that are permea‐

ble to radio waves.

The area that is permeable to radio waves is always located on the front-

passenger side.

The area permeable to radio waves

1 is best visible from outside the vehicle

when the windscreen is illuminated with an additional light source.

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