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Exterior lighting

Notes on adjusting the lights when driving abroad

Vehicles with static LED headlamps: it is not nec-

essary to convert the headlamps. The legal

requirements are also met in countries in which

trac drives on the other side of the road.

Vehicles with MULTIBEAM LED: the headlamps

are automatically adjusted when the vehicle

enters countries in which trac drives on the

other side of the road.

In the following cases, check the headlamp set-

ting and change it manually if necessary:

If the

Dipped-beam setting (left/right-side

traffic) Manual adjustment only

display mes-

sage is displayed.

If the

Check dipped-beam setting (left/right-

side traffic)

display message is displayed.

Once the headlamps have been converted:

Oncoming trac 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 trac situation.

Light switch

▌Operating the light switch

T Standing lights and licence plate light-

ing

Ã Automatic driving lights (preferred light

switch position)

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L Low beam/high beam

R Switches the rear fog light 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.

If the battery is heavily discharged, the standing

lights will be switched o automatically to facili-

tate the next vehicle start.

The exterior lighting (except standing lights) will

switch o automatically when the driver's door is

opened.

Observe the notes on locator lighting

(/ page 242).

Switching on accident scene lighting

Switch o the vehicle.

Switch on the hazard warning lights

(/ page 55).

Turn the light switch from the Ã position to

the L position.

The low beam will be switched on despite the

vehicle being switched o.

The accident scene lighting will be switched o if:

you switch o the hazard warning lights.

you turn the light switch back to Ã.

the battery is insuciently charged.

▌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

The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You

are responsible for the vehicle lighting.

▌Switching the rear fog light on/o

Requirements

The light switch is in the L or Ã posi-

tion.

Press button R.

Please observe the country-specic laws on the

use of rear fog lamps.

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Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE BODY

CONTROL with o-road package: when the

rear fog light is switched on, o-road level +3

will not be available. If the rear fog light is

switched on and o-road level +3 is activated,

the vehicle will be lowered to o-road level

+2.

Operating the combination switch for the lights

High beam

Turn signal light, right

Headlamp ashing

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

Headlamp ashing

Pull the combination switch in the direction of

arrow 3.

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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.

Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights

Press button 1.

The hazard warning lights will switch on automati-

cally if:

the airbag has been deployed.

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

When the turn signal indicator is activated, the

hazard warning lights will be interrupted.

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

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 237)

Cornering light (/ page 237)

Motorway mode (/ page 237)

Enhanced fog light function (/ page 238)

O-road light (/ page 238)

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The system will be active only when it is dark.

▌Active headlamps function

The headlamps follow the steering move-

ments.

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.

▌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:

At speeds below 40 km/h when the turn sig-

nal light is switched on or the steering wheel

is turned

At speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h

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:

the vehicle's speed

the multifunction camera

the GPS

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The function will not be active at speeds below

80 km/h.

▌Enhanced fog light function

The enhanced fog light function reduces self-daz-

zling and improves the illumination of the edge of

the carriageway.

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 following conditions:

When speeds greater than 100 km/h are

reached.

When the rear fog light is switched o.

You can activate the enhanced fog light func-

tion up to a speed of 100 km/h by switching

on the rear fog light.

▌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, and brightness is

increased slightly. This makes it easier 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 illumination.

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.

▌Activating/deactivating dynamic low beam

Requirements

The vehicle is switched on.

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

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:

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

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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.

System limits

Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into

account road, weather or trac 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 is only an aid. You are

responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to

the prevailing light, visibility and trac conditions.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches

between the following types of light:

Low beam

High beam

At speeds greater than 30 km/h:

If no other road users are detected, high beam

will switch on automatically.

The high beam will switch o automatically in the

following cases:

At speeds below 25 km/h

If other road users are detected

If street lighting is sucient

At speeds greater than 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 on/o

WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-

tive Highbeam Assist

Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:

road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians

road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

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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 Ã 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:

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 trac con-

ditions carefully and switch o the high

beam in good time.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into

account road, weather or trac conditions.

Detection may be restricted in the following

cases:

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

if there is soiling on the sensors or the sen-

sors 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.

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Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus automatically

switches between the following types of light:

Low beam

Partial high beam

High beam

ULTRA RANGE Highbeam

ULTRA RANGE Highbeam increases the bright-

ness of the cone of light close to the legally per-

mitted maximum.

Partial high beam uses the 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 below 25 km/h or when there is su-

cient street lighting:

Partial high beam and high beam will be

switched o automatically.

At speeds above 30 km/h:

If no other road users are detected, the high

beam will be switched on automatically.

If other road users are detected, partial high

beam will be switched on automatically.

At speeds above 40 km/h:

If no other road users are detected on a

straight road, ULTRA RANGE Highbeam will be

switched on automatically.

If other road users are detected, partial high

beam will be switched on automatically.

If highly reective signs are detected, ULTRA

RANGE Highbeam will be switched o auto-

matically.

At speeds above approximately 50 km/h:

The headlamp range of the low beam is regu-

lated 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/o

WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-

tive 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

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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 Ã 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 low beam

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

MULTIBEAM LED

Low beam

Select Right-side traffic, Left-side traffic or

Automatic.

Setting the exterior lighting switch-o delay time

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

Interior/exterior lighting

Exterior lighting display

Set a switch-o delay time.

Aer parking and locking the vehicle, the exte-

rior lighting will be activated for the set time.

Activating/deactivating locator lighting

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

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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Interior lighting

Adjusting the interior lighting

Front overhead control panel

p Front le reading lamp

| Automatic interior lighting control

c Front interior lighting

u Rear interior lighting

p Front right reading lamp

To switch on or o: press button 1 – 5

accordingly.

Operating unit inside the grab handle (rear)

p Rear reading lamp

To switch on or o: 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.

Depending on the ambient light conditions,

the ambient lighting will automatically switch

between day and night modes.

Activating eects

Select Effects.

Activate the desired eect.

Dierent eects will be available depending

on the vehicle equipment.

Multi-colour animation

The chosen colour combination will change at

predened intervals.

Climate

If changes are made to the temperature set-

ting in the vehicle, the colour of the ambient

lighting will change briey.

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Greeting

When you get into the vehicle, a special colour

animation will play.

Switching the interior lighting switch-o delay

time on/o

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

Interior/exterior lighting

Interior lighting display

Activate or deactivate Interior lighting display.

If this function is active, the interior lighting

will be switched on for a short time aer the

end of the journey.

Windscreen wipers and windscreen washer sys-

tem

Switching the windscreen wipers on/o

g Windscreen wipers o

Ä Automatic wiping, normal

Å Automatic wiping, frequent

° Continuous wiping, slow

¯ Continuous wiping, fast

Turn the combination switch to the corre-

sponding position 1 - 5.

í Single wipe: press button 1 as far as

the point of resistance.

î Wiping with washer uid: press button

1 beyond the point of resistance.

Observe the notes on washing the vehicle in a

car wash (/ page 32).

Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: in posi-

tion 2 or 3 , the windscreen washing process

will automatically be triggered if dirt is detected

on the windscreen unless the

Top up washer fluid

message is being displayed.

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Switching the rear window wiper on/o

ô Single wipe/washing

è Intermittent wiping

Single wipe: press button 1 as far as the

point of resistance.

Wiping with washer uid: press button 1

beyond the point of resistance.

Switching intermittent wiping on/o: press

button 2.

Vehicles with rain sensor: the wipe interval will

automatically adapt to the driving conditions.

The è symbol will appear on the driver's

display when the rear window wiper is

switched on.

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 o the windscreen wipers

and vehicle before changing the wiper

blades.

Moving the wiper arms into the replacement posi-

tion

Switch the vehicle on and then o again

immediately.

Within around 15 seconds, press and hold the

î button on the combination switch for

approximately three seconds (/ page 244).

The wiper arms will move into the replacement

position.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-

larly and replace them in the event of visible

damage or ongoing smearing.

Observe the information about the service

indicator.

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Service indicator

Remove protective lm 1 from the service

indicators on the tips of the newly tted wiper

blades.

When the colour of the service indicators changes

from black to yellow, replace the wiper blades.

The time until the colour changes varies

depending on the usage conditions.

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades (MAGIC

VISION CONTROL)

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 o the windscreen wipers

and vehicle before changing the wiper

blades.

Moving the wiper arms into the replacement posi-

tion

Switch o the vehicle.

Within around 15 seconds, press the î

button on the combination switch

(/ page 244).

The wiper arms will move into the replacement

position.

Removing the wiper blades

To bring the wiper blade into position to be

removed: hold the wiper arm rmly with one

hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper

blade in the direction of arrow 1 beyond the

point of resistance.

The wiper blade will engage in the removal

position with a click.

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To remove the wiper blade: press release knob

2, pull the wiper blade in the direction of

arrow

3 and remove.

Fitting the wiper blades

Push the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm

in the direction of arrow 1 until release knob

2 engages.

Press the wiper blade onto the wiper arm

beyond the point of resistance in the direction

of arrow 3.

The wiper blade will engage with a noticeable

click and move freely again.

Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-

larly and replace them in the event of visible

damage or ongoing smearing.

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 o the windscreen wipers

and vehicle before changing the wiper

blades.

Removing the wiper blade

Switch o the vehicle.

Fold wiper arm 2 away from the rear window

until it engages in the replacement position.

Unclip wiper blade 1 from wiper arm 2 and

remove it in the direction of arrow

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Fitting the wiper blade

Position wiper blade 1 with both tabs 3 on

holder

2 on the wiper arm.

Push wiper blade 1 in the direction of arrow

4 until it engages in holder 2.

Make sure that wiper blade 1 is seated cor-

rectly.

Fold the wiper arm from the replacement posi-

tion back onto the rear window.

Mirrors

Operating the outside mirrors

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing 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 vehi-

cle 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 mis-

judgement of distance when using the

outside mirror

The outside mirrors reect objects on a

smaller scale. The objects in view are in fact

closer than they appear.

Therefore, always look over your shoul-

der in order to ensure that you are aware

of the actual distance between you and

the road users driving behind you.

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Folding the outside mirrors in/out

Selects the driver's outside mirror.

Folds the outside mirrors in/out.

Selects the front-passenger outside mirror.

Adjusts the outside mirrors.

Briey press button 2.

If the battery has been disconnected or has

discharged, the outside mirrors must be

moved briey using button 2. Only then will

the automatic mirror folding function work

properly.

Adjusting the outside mirrors

Selects the driver's outside mirror.

Folds the outside mirrors in/out.

Selects the front-passenger outside mirror.

Adjusts the outside mirrors.

Press button 1 or 3 to select the outside

mirror to be adjusted.

Use button 4 to adjust the position of the

mirror glass.

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Engaging the outside mirrors

Selects the driver's outside mirror.

Folds the outside mirrors in/out.

Selects the front-passenger outside mirror.

Adjusts the outside mirrors.

If an outside mirror has been forcibly disengaged,

proceed 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 poison-

ing due to the anti-dazzle mirror electro-

lyte

Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-

matic anti-dazzle mirror breaks.

The electrolyte is hazardous to health and cau-

ses 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 following:

Immediately rinse the electrolyte

from your skin with water and seek

medical attention.

If electrolyte comes into contact with

your eyes, immediately rinse them

thoroughly with clean water and seek

medical attention.

If the electrolyte is swallowed, imme-

diately rinse your mouth out thor-

oughly. Do not induce vomiting. Seek

medical attention immediately.

Immediately change out of clothing

which has been contaminated with

electrolyte.

If an allergic reaction occurs, seek

medical attention immediately.

When light from a headlamp hits the sensor on

the inside rearview mirror, the inside rearview mir-

ror automatically dims.

System limits

The system will not go into anti-dazzle mode if:

The vehicle is switched o.

Reverse gear is engaged.

The interior lighting is switched on.

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Front-passenger outside mirror parking position

function

The parking position is available only in vehi-

cles with a memory function.

The parking position makes parking easier.

In the following situations, the front-passenger

outside mirror will swivel downwards in the direc-

tion of the rear wheel on the front passenger's

side:

the parking position is stored (/ page 251)

The front-passenger mirror is selected

Reverse gear is engaged.

The front-passenger outside mirror will move back

to its original position in the following situations:

You shi the transmission to another transmis-

sion position

You are travelling at speeds 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

Select the front-passenger outside mirror

using button 1.

Engage reverse gear.

Move the front-passenger outside mirror into

the desired parking position using button 2.

Calling up

Select the front-passenger outside mirror

using button 1.

Engage reverse gear.

The front-passenger outside mirror will move

into the stored parking position.

Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror fold-

ing function

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Open/close

Activate or deactivate Automatic mirror fold-

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Area permeable to radio waves on the wind-

screen

Radio-controlled equipment such as toll systems

can be mounted only on areas 1 of the wind-

screen that are permeable to radio waves.

Areas permeable to radio waves

1 are best visi-

ble from outside the vehicle when the windscreen

is illuminated with an external light source.

Note this position for vehicles with:

An infrared-reecting windscreen

Infrared-reective windscreen function

The infrared-reective windscreen is coated and

reduces the build-up of heat in the vehicle interior.

The coating shields the vehicle interior from radio

waves.

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