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Exterior lighting
Notes on adjusting the lights when driving abroad
It is not necessary to adjust the headlamps. The
legal requirements are also met in countries in
which trac drives on the other side of the road.
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 trac situation.
Light switch
▌Operating the light switch
1
W Le-hand parking lights
2
X Right-hand parking lights
3
T Standing lights and licence plate light-
ing
4
à Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)
5
L Low beam/high beam
6
R Switches the rear fog light on/o.
7
N Switches the front fog lamps on/o.
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.
#
Always park your vehicle safely using sucient
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 per-
mitted in some countries. In this case, the stand-
ing lights are also switched on in the parking
lights position.
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If the battery is insuciently charged, the stand-
ing lights or parking lights will be switched o
automatically to facilitate the next engine start.
The exterior lighting (except standing and parking
lights) will switch o automatically when the driv-
er's door is opened.
R
Observe the notes on locator lighting
(/ page 220).
▌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
conditions.
&
WARNING Risk of accident when the
dipped beam is switched o in poor visi-
bility
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped beam may not be switched on auto-
matically 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/o
Requirements
R
The light switch is in the L or à posi-
tion.
#
Press button R.
Please observe the country-specic laws on the
use of rear fog lamps.
▌Regulating headlamp range (halogen head-
lamps)
The headlamp range adjuster allows you to adjust
the cone of light from the headlamps in relation to
the vehicle's load condition.
g
Driver's seat and front passenger seat occu-
pied
1
Driver's seat, front passenger seat and rear
seats occupied
2
Driver's seat, front passenger seat and rear
seats occupied, load compartment laden
3
Driver's seat and front passenger seat occu-
pied and maximum permissible rear axle load
utilised
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#
Turn the headlamp range adjuster to the posi-
tion that corresponds to the load condition of
your vehicle.
Operating the combination switch for the lights
1
High beam
2
Turn signal light, right
3
Headlamp ashing
4
Turn signal light, le
#
Use the combination switch to select the
desired function.
Switching on high beam
#
Turn the light switch to the L or Ã
position.
#
Push the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 1.
When high beam is activated, the indicator
lamp for low beam L will be deactivated
and replaced by the indicator lamp for high
beam K.
Switching o high beam
#
Push the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 1 or pull it in the direction of arrow
3.
Headlamp ashing
#
Pull the combination switch in the direction of
arrow 3.
Turn signal light
#
To indicate briey: push the combination
switch briey to the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow 2 or 4.
The corresponding turn signal light will ash
three times.
#
To indicate permanently: push the combina-
tion switch beyond the point of resistance in
the direction of arrow 2 or 4.
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Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights
#
Press button 1.
The hazard warning lights will switch on automati-
cally if:
R
the airbag has been deployed.
R
the vehicle is braked heavily from a speed of
more than 70 km/h to a standstill.
When you pull away again, the hazard warning
light system will switch o automatically at
approximately 10 km/h. You can also switch o
the hazard warning light system using button
1.
Adaptive functions, MULTIBEAM LED
▌Function of dynamic low beam
You can watch an animation on this topic via the
following link:
The MULTIBEAM LED headlamps adapt to the
driving and weather situation and provide exten-
ded functions for improved illumination of the
road.
The system comprises the following functions:
R
Active headlamps (/ page 215)
R
Cornering light (/ page 216)
R
Motorway mode (/ page 216)
R
City lighting (/ page 216)
R
O-road light (/ page 216)
System limits
R
The system will be active only when it is dark.
▌Active headlamps function
R
The headlamps will follow your steering move-
ments.
R
Relevant areas will be better illuminated during
a journey.
The functions will be active when high beam is
switched on.
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▌Cornering light function
The cornering light improves the illumination of
the carriageway over a wide angle in the turning
direction, enabling better visibility on tight bends,
for example. The cornering light will be activated
only when low beam is switched on.
The function will be active in the following cases:
R
At speeds below 40 km/h when the turn sig-
nal light is switched on or the steering wheel
is turned
R
At speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h
and when the steering wheel is turned
Roundabout and junction function: the cornering
light will be activated on both sides based on an
evaluation of the vehicle's current navigation posi-
tion. It will remain active until aer the vehicle has
le the roundabout or junction.
▌Motorway mode function
Motorway mode increases the range and bright-
ness of the cone of light, enabling better visibility.
The function will be active if a motorway journey
is detected by means of:
R
the vehicle's speed
R
the multifunction camera
R
the GPS
The function will not be active in the following
cases:
R
at speeds below 80 km/h
▌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
▌Function of the o-road light
The o-road light improves illumination during o-
road driving. The low beam is distributed symmet-
rically and across a wide angle. This makes it eas-
ier to nd your way when driving o road and to
detect obstacles at an early stage. The active
headlamps will be deactivated during this time so
that steering movements do not change the illumi-
nation.
The function will be active when low beam is
switched on if you are not driving at a speed
greater than 50 km/h and the F (
Oroad)
drive program has been selected.
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▌Activating or 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.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist function
&
WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist 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 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 trac con-
ditions carefully and switch o the high
beam in good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or trac 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 is only an aid. You are
responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to
the prevailing light, visibility and trac conditions.
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Adaptive Highbeam Assist is an on-demand
feature (/ page 77).
Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches
between the following types of light:
R
Low beam
R
High beam
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At speeds greater than 30 km/h:
R
If no other road users are detected, high beam
will switch on automatically.
High beam will switch o automatically in the fol-
lowing cases:
R
At speeds below 25 km/h
R
If other road users are detected
R
If street lighting is sucient
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The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
▌Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/o
&
WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist 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 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 trac con-
ditions carefully and switch o the high
beam in good time.
Switching on
#
Turn the light switch to the à position.
#
Switch on high beam using the combination
switch.
If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated,
the _ indicator lamp will light up on the
driver's display.
Switching o
#
Switch o high beam using the combination
switch.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus function
&
WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive 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 trac con-
ditions carefully and switch o the high
beam in good time.
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Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into
account road, weather or trac 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 trac condi-
tions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus automatically
switches between the following types of light:
R
Low beam
R
Partial high beam
R
High beam
Partial high beam uses high beam to shine past
other road users rather than dazzling them. The
vehicle in front will be illuminated by the low
beam.
At speeds greater than 30 km/h:
R
If no other road users are detected, high beam
will switch on automatically.
R
If other road users are detected, partial high
beam will switch on automatically.
At speeds below 25 km/h or when there is su-
cient street lighting:
R
High beam will switch o automatically.
R
Partial high beam will switch o automatically.
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The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
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▌Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
on/o
&
WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive 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 trac con-
ditions carefully and switch o the high
beam in good time.
Switching on
#
Turn the light switch to the à position.
#
Switch on high beam using the combination
switch.
When the high beam is switched on automati-
cally in the dark, the _ indicator lamp will
light up on the driver's display.
Switching o
#
Switch o high beam using the combination
switch.
Setting the exterior lighting switch-o delay time
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Lights
5
Interior/exterior lighting
5
Exterior lighting delayed switch off
#
Set a switch-o delay time.
When the vehicle's engine is switched o, the
exterior lighting will be activated for the set
time.
Activating/deactivating locator lighting
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Lights
5
Interior/exterior lighting
#
Activate or deactivate Locator lighting.
When the function is activated, the exterior light-
ing will light up for 40 seconds aer the vehicle is
unlocked or the driver's door is opened when the
vehicle is parked and not locked. When you start
the vehicle, the locator lighting is switched o and
automatic driving lights are activated.
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