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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:
R
If the Dipped-beam setting (left/right-side traffic) Manual adjustment only
display message is shown.
R
If the Check dipped-beam setting (left/right-side traffic) display message is
shown.
ONCE THE HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN CONVERTED:
R
Oncoming traffic will not be dazzled.
R
The edge of the road will not be illuminated as far or as high.
R
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.
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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.
R
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.
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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.
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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
R
The light switch is in theL or à 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 à position.
#
Push the combination switch beyond pressure point in the direction of
the arrow
1.
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:
R
The airbag has been deployed
R
the vehicle brakes are applied heavily from a speed of more than
70 km/h to a standstill.
R
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
1.
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:
R
Active headlamps (/page231)
R
Motorway mode (/page231)
R
Enhanced fog light function (/page231)
R
Bad weather light (/page232)
R
City lighting (/page232)
SYSTEM LIMITS
R
The system will be active only when it is dark.
ACTIVE HEADLAMPS FUNCTION
R
The headlamps follow the steering movements.
R
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:
R
the vehicle's speed
R
the multifunction camera
R
or the navigation system
THE FUNCTION WILL NOT BE ACTIVE IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:
R
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:
R
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:
R
When speeds greater than 100 km/h are reached.
R
When the rear fog light is switched off.
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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:
R
At low speeds
R
In illuminated parts of urban areas
ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING DYNAMIC LOW BEAM
Requirements:
R
The vehicle is switched on.
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Lights
5
MULTIBEAM LED
#
Activate or deactivate Dynamic low beam.
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Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS FUNCTION
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WARNING
Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS DOES NOT REACT TO:
R
road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
R
road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R
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.
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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:
R
In poor visibility (e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow)
R
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:
R
Low beam
R
Partial high beam
R
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:
R
If no other road users are detected, high beam will switch on automati‐
cally.
R
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:
R
High beam will switch off automatically.
R
Partial high beam will switch off automatically.
AT SPEEDS ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 50KM/H:
R
The headlamp range of the low beam will be regulated automatically
based on the distance to other road users.
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The system's optical sensor is located behind the windscreen
near the overhead control panel.
SWITCHING ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS ON/OFF
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WARNING
Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
ADAPTIVE HIGHBEAM ASSIST PLUS DOES NOT REACT TO:
R
road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
R
road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R
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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