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Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

To flash the turn signal, push the turn signal

lever up or down past the resistance point.

Turn signal

One-touch signaling

Principle

For one-touch signaling: Lightly tap the

turn signal lever up or down.

The turn signal indicates the change in your

direction of travel. To indicate a turn, the

following functions can be used:

The one-touch signaling duration can be ad-

justed.

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Flashing.

One-touch signaling.

Brief flashing.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /

or "Settings" / "One-touch turn signal".

Turn signal in exterior mirror

2. Select the desired setting.

To ensure that the turn signal lamps on the

exterior mirror are clearly visible, do not

fold in the exterior mirrors while driving

and while using the turn signals or hazard

warning system.

Brief flashing

To flash the turn signal briefly: Push the

turn signal lever to the resistance point and

hold it there for as long as you wish to

indicate a turn.

High-beam headlights, head-

light flasher

Principle

The high-beam headlights illuminate the

road, also at great distances. The headlight

flasher is used to emit a brief light signal

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by actuating the high-beam headlights. The

high-beam headlights can be switched on

and off manually at any time.

vate or activate the Automatic High Beam

Assistant, e.g., after turning your high-beam

headlights on/off manually.

High-beam headlights, turning

headlight flasher on/off

General information

In the low speed range, the high-beam head-

lights are not switched on by the Automatic

High Beam Assistant.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

to the Automatic High Beam Assistant:

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The automatic lights function is acti-

vated.

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The low-beam headlights are turned on.

To turn on the high-beam headlights, push

the turn signal lever forward, arrow 1. The

high-beam headlights illuminate when the

low-beam headlights are switched on.

Activating Automatic High Beam

Assistant

The Automatic High Beam Assistant can be

activated using the Interaction Unit.

To turn off the high-beam headlights or op-

erate the headlight flasher, pull the turn sig-

nal lever backward, arrow 2.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /

"Headlights".

The blue indicator light on the In-

teraction Unit illuminates when the

high-beam headlights or headlight

flasher are turned on.

2. Tap the Automatic High Beam Assistant

button.

The headlights are automatically changed

between low-beam headlights and high-

beam headlights.

Automatic High Beam Assis-

tant

The green indicator light on the In-

teraction Unit illuminates when the

low-beam headlights are turned on.

Principle

The blue indicator light on the In-

teraction Unit illuminates when the

system turns on the high-beam head-

lights.

The Automatic High Beam Assistant

promptly detects other road users as well

as the ambient lighting, e.g., in towns, and

automatically switches the high-beam head-

lights on or off depending on the traffic sit-

uation.

If the Automatic High Beam Assistant is on

and you continue driving after an interrup-

tion, the Automatic High Beam Assistant

will remain on.

It may be necessary to activate the Auto-

matic High Beam Assistant via the Interac-

tion Unit before it can be used. You can use

the turn signal lever to temporarily deacti-

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The Automatic High Beam Assistant is

deactivated when manually switching the

high-beam headlights on and off.

Safety information

Warning

If adjustments have been made or the sen-

sitivity has been modified, oncoming traf-

fic may be momentarily blinded. There is

a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-

age. If adjustments have been made and

the sensitivity has been modified, make

sure that oncoming traffic is not momen-

tarily blinded. Switch off the high-beam

headlights manually if required.

To reactivate the Automatic High Beam As-

sistant, press the turn signal lever up, ar-

row 1.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

when adjusting the sensitivity of the Auto-

matic High Beam Assistant:

Deactivating Automatic High Beam

Assistant

–

Adjustment is possible only while your

vehicle is stationary.

–

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The light is switched off.

Increasing sensitivity

To increase the sensitivity of the Automatic

High Beam Assistant, push the turn signal

lever forward for approx. 10 seconds.

A Check Control message is displayed. The

system responds more sensitively.

Press the turn signal lever forward, arrow 1,

or pull the turn signal lever backward when

the high-beam headlights are on, arrow 2.

Resetting the sensitivity

When the Automatic High Beam Assistant

is deactivated via the Interaction Unit, the

high-beam headlights cannot be operated

using the turn signal lever.

To reset the sensitivity of the Automatic

High Beam Assistant, push the turn signal

lever forward again for approx. 10 seconds

or switch off drive-ready state.

The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam

Assistant is reset to the factory settings.

Sensitivity of the Automatic High

Beam Assistant

System limits

The Automatic High Beam Assistant can-

not replace the driver's personal judgment

of when to use the high-beam headlights.

General information

The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam

Assistant can be adjusted.

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Therefore, when appropriate, turn off the

high-beam headlights manually.

Overview

Buttons in the vehicle

The system may not be fully operational

in the following situations, and driver inter-

vention may be necessary:

–

In very unfavorable weather conditions

such as fog or heavy precipitation.

–

When detecting poorly-lit road users

such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback

riders and wagons; when driving close

to train or ship traffic; or at animal

crossings.

–

In tight curves, on hilltops or in de-

pressions, in crossing traffic or half-ob-

scured oncoming traffic on highways.

The exterior lighting switch and buttons are

located on the turn signal lever, to the left

of the steering wheel.

–

In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the

presence of highly reflective signs.

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Function

When the windshield in the area in

front of the interior mirror is fogged up,

dirty or covered with stickers, etc.

Exterior lighting menu.

Low-beam headlights.

Automatic headlight control.

Exterior lighting off.

Exterior lighting

Principle

The exterior lighting comprises all lighting

elements on the outside of the vehicle. The

exterior lighting, or individual functions of

it, can be operated using the buttons in the

vehicle or on the vehicle key, or via the

Interactive Unit.

Functions via the Interaction Unit

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Function

If the driver's door is opened when the

drive-ready state is switched off, the exte-

rior lighting is automatically switched off

after a period of time.

Automatic headlight control.

Low-beam headlights.

Exterior lighting off.

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Activate automatic headlight

control

Icon

Function

Automatic High Beam Assistant.

To activate the automatic lights, turn

the outer switch on the turn signal

lever downward.

Parking lights.

The LED under the automatic lights icon

illuminates.

Left roadside parking light.

Right roadside parking light.

The green indicator light on the In-

teraction Unit illuminates when the

low-beam headlights are turned on.

System limits

The automatic headlight control cannot re-

place your personal judgment of lighting

conditions.

Buttons on the vehicle key

Icon

Function

For example, the sensors are unable to de-

tect fog or hazy weather. In these situa-

tions, turn the lights on manually.

Interior lighting.

Parts of the exterior lighting.

Pathway lighting.

Low-beam headlights, parking

light, and roadside parking

light

Driving lights automatic

Principle

The low-beam headlights are used to illu-

minate the road without dazzling oncom-

ing traffic. The parking lights and roadside

parking lights are used to illuminate the ve-

hicle when stationary. These functions can

be operated using the buttons in the vehicle

or via the Interaction Unit.

The automatic lights function switches the

low-beam headlights on or off automatically

depending on the ambient brightness, e.g.,

in tunnels, at dusk, or with precipitation.

General information

A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon

can cause the lights to be turned on.

Low-beam headlights

The automatic lights function is deactivated

if you turn on the low-beam headlights man-

ually.

Turning on low-beam headlights

To turn on the low-beam headlights,

turn the outer switch on the turn

signal lever upward.

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The low-beam headlights illuminate when

drive-ready state is switched on.

Turning off parking lights

The following options are available to turn

off the parking lights:

The green indicator light on the In-

teraction Unit illuminates when the

low-beam headlights are turned on.

–

Press the OFF button on the turn

signal lever.

To turn on the low-beam headlights even

when standby state is switched on, turn

the outer switch on the turn signal lever

upward again.

Turn off the light via the Interaction

Unit.

Switch on drive-ready state.

When drive-ready state is turned on, the

automatic driving lights activate.

Turning off low-beam headlights

Depending on the national-market version,

the low-beam headlights can be turned off

in the low speed range:

Roadside parking lights

When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided

roadside parking light can be switched on.

–

Press the OFF button on the turn

signal lever.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /

"Parking lights".

Turn off the light via the Interaction

Unit.

2. Tap the roadside parking light button for

the desired side of the vehicle.

Parking lights

General information

The parking lights can only be turned on at

low speeds.

Welcome lights

Principle

Turning on parking lights

The welcome light turns on automatically

for a limited period of time when approach-

ing or unlocking the vehicle.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /

"Parking lights".

Depending on the equipment, the exterior

lighting of the vehicle can be set individu-

ally.

2. Tap the parking light button.

The green indicator light on the In-

teraction Unit illuminates when the

parking light is turned on.

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.

Do not use the parking lights for extended

periods; otherwise, they might drain the ve-

hicle battery and it would then be impossi-

ble to switch on drive-ready state.

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After switching off the drive-ready

state, briefly push the turn signal lever

forward.

Activating/deactivating welcome

light

The welcome light can be activated or deac-

tivated.

On the vehicle key, press and

hold the panic alarm button for ap-

prox. 1 second.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /

"Settings".

2. Select the desired setting, depending on

vehicle equipment:

Setting the duration

You can configure the duration of pathway

lighting.

–

"Welcome and goodbye"

When unlocking the vehicle, individ-

ual lighting functions are turned on.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /

"Settings" / "Pathway lighting".

Turning on the welcome light

You can turn on the welcome light as fol-

lows:

2. Select the desired setting.

–

Automatic activation when approaching.

Activation when unlocking vehicle.

Daytime driving lights

Principle

–

With the vehicle locked, press

The daytime driving lights are used to en-

sure that the vehicle is more visible, e.g.,

in areas with sharply changing light condi-

tions.

the lock button on the vehicle key.

Depending on the settings, the interior

lighting and parts of the exterior light-

ing will be turned on.

The daytime driving lights illuminate when

drive-ready state is switched on.

The function is not available for the first

10 seconds after locking.

Activating/deactivating daytime

driving lights

In some countries, daytime driving lights

are mandatory, so it may not be possible

to deactivate the daytime driving lights in

front.

Pathway lighting

Principle

For the pathway lighting, the exterior light-

ing that illuminates the vehicle's surround-

ings turns on for a certain period of time

after leaving the vehicle.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /

"Settings".

2. Depending on vehicle equipment or na-

tional-market version, select the desired

setting:

Switching pathway lighting on

You can turn on the pathway lighting as

follows:

–

"Daytime driving lights"

"Rear daytime driving lights"

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Adaptive lighting functions

Adaptive headlight range con-

trol

Principle

The Adaptive Headlight Range Control com-

pensates for vehicle acceleration, braking,

and load conditions to prevent your head-

lights from dazzling oncoming traffic.

The adaptive lighting functions provide dy-

namic illumination of the road.

The adaptive lighting functions may consist

of one system or multiple systems, depend-

ing on the equipment version:

–

Cornering light.

Automatic lights mode

Activating the adaptive lighting

functions

Principle

With automatic lights mode, the appearance

of the front and rear lights can be custom-

ized via the Interaction Unit.

To activate the adaptive lighting

functions, turn the outer switch on

the turn signal lever downward.

Selecting automatic lights mode

The LED on the turn signal lever illumi-

nates.

1. To select automatic lights mode, go

through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /

"Settings" / "Driving light mode".

The adaptive lighting functions are active

when the drive-ready state is switched on.

2. Select the desired mode.

Cornering light

In tight curves, for instance on mountain-

ous roads or when turning, an additional

cornering light is switched on that illumi-

nates the inside of the curve when the vehi-

cle is moving below a certain speed.

Instrument lighting

Principle

The instrument lighting illuminates

switches and buttons with the individually

set brightness.

The cornering light is automatically

switched on depending on the steering-

wheel angle or, where applicable, the use

of turn signals. When driving in reverse,

the cornering lights may be automatically

switched on regardless of the steering-

wheel angle.

The brightness of the instrument lighting

can only be adjusted in darkness and when

the parking lights or low-beam headlights

are turned on.

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Press the interior light button in the

headliner.

Setting the brightness

The brightness of the instrument lighting

can be adjusted.

To turn off the interior light permanently,

press and hold the button for approx. 3 sec-

onds.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /

"Cockpit brightness".

The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle

can be switched on and off independently.

The button is located in the rear headliner.

2. Select the desired setting.

The interior lights can be turned on/off us-

ing the Interaction Unit.

Interior lighting

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /

"Reading light".

Principle

The interior lighting comprises all lighting

elements inside the vehicle. Depending on

vehicle equipment, the interior lights, foot-

well lights, entry lights, and ambient lights

are controlled automatically.

2.

Select the interior lights icon.

Turning reading lights on/off

The reading lights can be turned on/off us-

ing the button in the headliner.

Overview

In the headliner, press the desired

reading light button.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

reading lights are located next to the inte-

rior lights in the front and rear.

The reading lights can also be turned on/off

using the Interaction Unit.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /

"Reading light".

The interior lighting menu button is

located in the headliner.

2.

Select the icon for the desired seat

reading light.

The buttons for reading lights are

located in the headliner.

The brightness of the reading lights can be

adjusted when they are turned on.

The interior light button is located in

the headliner.

Turning interior lights on/off

The interior lights can be turned on/off us-

ing the button in the headliner.

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Changing settings

Selecting the color

Depending on vehicle equipment, the

brightness can be individually adjusted for

specific seats.

You can choose the color of the ambient

light in Personal Mode.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /

"Reading light".

1.

2.

On the switch cluster, select

Personal Mode using the MINI Modes

switch.

2. Tap the desired seat.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

3. Select the desired settings.

3. Select the desired setting.

Ambient light

Setting the brightness

The brightness of the ambient light can be

adjusted.

Principle

The ambient light comprises several light

elements that provide diffuse light in the

vehicle interior. Depending on the vehicle

equipment, the Interaction Unit can be used

to adjust the lighting level for some lights.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /

"Ambient lighting".

2. "Background light" or "Light projection"

3. Select the desired setting.

Activating/deactivating ambient

light

The light graphic is turned off in Green

Mode.

To activate/deactivate the ambient light, go

through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" / "Ambient

lighting" / "Ambient lighting".

Dynamic light

With Dynamic Light, certain things, e.g.,

obstacles detected when opening doors, are

indicated by light effects. If the ambient

light is disabled, the light effects are still

displayed.

Turning ambient light on/off

The ambient light is switched on when the

vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when

the vehicle is locked.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /

"Ambient lighting" / "Lighting effects".

If the ambient light was disabled using the

Interaction Unit, it will not turn on when

the vehicle is unlocked.

2. Select the desired setting.

Reduced lighting when driving at

night

Some lights of the interior lighting are re-

duced when the vehicle is driven in the

dark.

To activate/deactivate this function, go

through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

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"Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" / "Ambient

lighting" / "Reduced for night driving".

Turning on window wiper system

Window wiper system

Principle

The wiper system makes sure that you have

a clear view, e.g., in the rain. It is operated

using the wiper lever on the steering wheel.

To turn on the wiper system, push the wiper

lever upward to the desired position.

Safety information

Position

Function

Warning

Position 0.

Position 1.

Position 2.

Position 3.

Rest position of wipers.

Rain sensor mode.

Normal wiper speed.

Fast wiper speed.

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the vehicle

is switched off when the wipers are in

the folded-away state and the wipers are

folded in when switching on.

When you continue driving after stopping

with the window wiper system on, the wip-

ers will operate at the previous setting.

Turning off the window wiper

system and flick wipe

NOTICE

The wiper blades can wear out or become

damaged prematurely when wiping on a

dry window for a longer period of time.

The wiper motor can overheat. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not use the

wipers when the window is dry.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

Defrost the windshield prior to switching

the wipers on.

To turn off the wipers or to activate flick

wiping, proceed as follows:

–

To turn off: Push the wiper lever down-

ward, arrow 1, until position 0 is

reached.

–

To flick wipe: Push the wiper lever

downward from position 0, arrow 1, and

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push the wiper lever forward to position

0 or position 1, arrow 2.

Deactivating rain sensor

To deactivate the rain sensor: Push the

wiper lever back to position 0.

The wiper lever returns to its initial po-

sition when released.

Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity

Rain sensor

Principle

The rain sensor automatically controls the

wiper operation depending on the intensity

of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the

windshield, directly in front of the interior

mirror.

Safety information

To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor,

turn the knurled wheel on the wiper lever

as follows:

NOTICE

–

To set the rain sensor sensitivity to

high, turn the knurled wheel up.

If the rain sensor is activated, the wip-

ers can accidentally start moving in car

washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in car

washes.

–

To set the rain sensor sensitivity to low,

turn the knurled wheel down.

Window washer system

Safety information

Activating rain sensor

Warning

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

view. There is a risk of accident. Only

use the window washer system when the

washer fluid will not freeze. Use washer

fluid with antifreeze, if needed.

To activate the rain sensor: Push the wiper

lever upward from position 0, arrow 1, once.

NOTICE

Wiping operation is started.

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

the washer pump cannot work as intended.

There is a risk of damage to property.

Do not use the washer system when the

washer fluid reservoir is empty.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

In frosty conditions, wiping operation may

not start.

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Switch posi- Function

tion

Position 0.

Position 1.

Rest position of the wiper.

Intermittent operation.

When reverse gear is

engaged, the system

switches to continuous op-

eration.

Clean the rear window

To clean the rear window, turn the outer

switch on the wiper lever as follows:

To clean the windshield, pull the wiper lever

back.

The washer fluid is sprayed on the wind-

shield, and the wipers are turned on briefly.

–

In rest position: Turn the switch down-

ward, arrow 3. The switch returns to its

rest position when released.

Windshield washer nozzles

–

In intermittent operation: Turn the

switch further, arrow 2. The switch au-

tomatically returns to its interval posi-

tion when released.

The windshield washer nozzles are auto-

matically heated while standby state is

switched on.

The function is deactivated if the washer

fluid reservoir fill level is low.

Rear wiper

Switching on the rear wiper

Fold-out position of the wipers

Principle

In the fold-out position, the wipers can

be folded out from the windshield, which

is important, for instance, when changing

the wiper blades or for folding away under

frosty conditions.

Safety information

To turn on the rear wiper, rotate the outer

switch on the wiper lever upward.

Warning

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the vehicle

is switched off when the wipers are in

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the folded-away state and the wipers are

folded in when switching on.

Folding in the wipers

To fold in the wipers, proceed as follows:

1. Fold the wipers back in toward the

windshield.

NOTICE

2. Turn on standby state, then press the

wiper lever down or forward again and

hold it.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

Defrost the windshield prior to switching

the wipers on.

The wipers return to their rest position

and are ready for operation.

Folding out the wipers

To fold the wipers away from the wind-

shield, proceed as follows:

1. Activate standby state.

2. Push the wiper lever down or forward

and hold it until the wipers stop in an

approximately vertical position.

3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the

windshield.

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