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74 Lights and visibility
LLiigghhttss aanndd vviissiibbiilliittyy
SSwwiittcchheess
Switching lights on and off
LLiigghhttiinngg sswwiittcchh
1
– Switched off
1)
– Side lights
– Dipped or main beam
The headlights only work when the ignition is on. When switching
ignition on and after ignition is switched off the side lights are
automatically switched on.
Dipping and flashing the headlights
⇒
"Flashers and high beam
lever" chapter.
NNoottee
If lights are not switched off and the ignition key is removed, a buzzer* will
sound when the driver’s door is open.
FFrroonntt ffoogg lliigghhttss**
Place the light switch in the side lights or dipped/main beam
position and pull to first stop.
RReeaarr ffoogg lliigghhtt**
•• VVeehhiicclleess wwiitthhoouutt ffoogg lliigghhttss
Turn lighting switch to dipped/main beam position and pull switch
out to top.
•• VVeehhiicclleess wwiitthh ffoogg lliigghhttss
With lighting switch in dipped/main beam position, pull switch out
to 2nd detent.
NNoottee
•
A warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the rear fog light
is switched on.
•
Due to the amount of dazzle it causes, the rear fog light should only be
switched on when the visibility is very poor (e.g. in some E.U. countries,
below 50 metres).
0
o
1 2 3
IBN-007
Fig. 56
1)
Vehicles for some countries: when the ignition is switched on, the dipped beam is
also switched on.
75Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
The electrical system of the factory fitted tow bar* is wired up so that when
towing a trailer fitted with rear fog lights, the rear fog lights on the towing
vehicle are automatically switched off.
Instrument and switch lighting /
Headlight range control
IInnssttrruummeenntt lliigghhttiinngg
2
When the lights are on, the level of the instrument lighting can be
set to any intensity by turning the knurled wheel next to the light
switch.
HHeeaaddlliigghhtt rraannggee ccoonnttrrooll**
3
With the electrical range control the headlight settings can be
matched exactly to the load condition of vehicle. This prevents
oncoming traffic from being dazzled more than is unavoidable. At
the same time the correct headlight beam setting provides the
best possible visibility for the driver.
The headlights can only be regulated with the dipped headlights
switched on.
To lower the beams, turn knurled disc from the basic position (0)
downwards.
Heated rear window
4
Only works if the engine is running. A lamp in the switch lights up
when connected.
The heating device of the rear window disconnects automatically
after 20 minutes. If the key is pressed again after 20 minutes have
passed, the heated rear windscreen will remain on until the
ignition is switched off.
o
1 2 3
IBN-007
Fig. 57
Fig. 58
V
O
LT
12
16
5 4
CON-012
76 Lights and visibility
NNoottee
An automatic provisional disconnection of the function may take place to
avoid a possible deterioration to the battery. Once the normal functioning
conditions are established the function is resumed.
FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt
As soon as window is clear, switch element off. The reduced current
consumption helps to reduce fuel consumption
⇒
page 142.
Hazard warning lamps
5
The system also works when the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps if, for example:
– Your vehicle stops because of a technical defect,
– You have an emergency
– You reach the tail end of a traffic jam.
When the hazard warning lamps are switched on, all turn signal
lights flash simultaneously. The warning lamps for the indicators
and a warning lamp in the switch will also flash.
OObbsseerrvvee lleeggaall rreeqquuiirreemmeennttss wwhheenn eemmppllooyyiinngg ssuucchh ssaaffeettyy
mmeeaassuurreess..
Seat heating* for left seat
For further information on its functions
⇒
"Heated seats" chapter.
Seat heating* for right seat
For further information on its functions
⇒
"Heated seats" chapter.
Switches in driver’s door
EElleeccttrriicc wwiinnddoowwss
To use the electric windows switches
⇒
"Electric windows" chapter.
CCeennttrraall lloocckkiinngg bbuuttttoonn
To use this switch
⇒
"Central locking" chapter.
WWiinngg mmiirrrroorr aaddjjuussttmmeenntt
⇒
"Rear-view mirrors" the chapter.
Fig. 59
V
O
L
T
12
16
5 4
CON-012
77Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
SSwwiittcchheess iinn tthhee cceennttrraall ccoonnssoollee
Traction Control System (TCS)*. Electronic stabilisation
program (ESP)*
The TCS or ESP connect automatically when the engine is switched
on. If necessary, they may be switched off briefly by pressing the
corresponding switch.
If it is connected a pilot light will light.
For further information
⇒
pages 133 to 136.
NNoottee
The location of the switches can vary depending on the model version or
country.
VViissiibbiilliittyy
Sun visors
The sun visors can be pulled out of the side mountings and swung
towards to the doors.
The make-up mirrors* are fitted with a sliding cover.
LLiigghhttss
Flashers and high beam lever
The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on.
• Right turn signals – lever up
1
Fig. 60
Fig. 61
CON-013
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
o
1
2
B6L-0006
78 Lights and visibility
• Left turn signals – lever down
2
When turn signals are working, the warning lamp flashes as well
⇒
"Warning lamps" chapter.
The turn signals switch off automatically when the steering wheel
returns to its normal position.
TToo ssiiggnnaall aa llaannee cchhaannggee
For rapid manoeuvres such as lane changes, lift
1
or press down
2
the lever only to the point of pressure and hold it in position.
If the lever is used with a slight pulsation the indicator will blink
three times.
HHeeaaddlliigghhtt ffllaasshheerr
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel
3
– the main beam
warning lamp will light up.
HHiigghh bbeeaamm lliigghhtt
To engage the high beam lights, push the lever forward with the
low beam lights connected
4
. The corresponding warning lamp
will light up when the high beam light is on.
PPaarrkkiinngg lliigghhttss**
The parking lights only work when ignition is switched off.
Right parking lights – lever up
1
Left parking lights – lever down
2
If the ignition key has been removed, a buzzer* will sound when
the driver’s door is open.
NNoottee
The use of the signals and lighting described here is subject to local
regulations.
IInntteerriioorr lliigghhttss
Front interior light
Switch positions
A
:
0
–Off
Right – Door contact switch
Left – Light on continuously
B45-144C
Fig. 62
79Lights and visibility
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Interior lights with delayed switch off* remain on for about 30
seconds after doors are closed.
Front reading light*
The reading light is turned on or off by pressing the appropriate
switch
B
.
Glove compartment light*
The passenger’s glove compartment light only lights up when the
lights are switched on and the glove compartment lid is open.
Switch on interior light
The interior light is switched on for approx. 30 seconds when the
vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened or the ignition key is
removed. Hence, the interior light switch must be in the door
contact position.
It is switched off immediately as soon as the vehicle is locked or
the ignition switched on.
With the door open, the interior light will remain switched on for a
maximum of ten minutes. This avoids unnecessary battery
discharge.
NNoottee
In vehicles
wwiitthhoouutt cceennttrraalliisseedd lloocckkiinngg,,
the interior light can
oonnllyy
be
switched on by opening the driver's door or by manually pressing the
switch.
B45-144C
Fig. 63
80 Lights and visibility
WWiinnddssccrreeeenn wwaasshheerrss
Front windscreen wipers
Wipers and washers only work when ignition is switched on.
WWhheenn iitt iiss ffrreeeezziinngg,, cchheecckk tthhaatt tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddeess aarree nnoott ffrroozzeenn ttoo
tthhee ggllaassss bbeeffoorree sswwiittcchhiinngg tthhee wwiippeerrss oonn ffoorr tthhee ffiirrsstt ttiimmee..
The heated windscreen washer jets* are switched on when the
ignition is switched on and the amount of heat is regulated
automatically according to the outside temperature.
NNoottee
•
Fill container
⇒
"Windscreen washer" chapter.
•
Replace wiper blades
⇒
"Wiper blades" chapter.
WWiinnddssccrreeeenn
•• WWiinnddssccrreeeenn wwiippeerrss ooffff
Lever at position
0
.
•• IInntteerrmmiitttteenntt wwiippee
Lever at position
1
.
Use lever
A
to change the intervals of the intermittent wipe. Four
levels are available.
Lever to the right – brief intervals
Lever to the left – long intervals
The intervals of each level are determined by the speed of the
vehicle.
•• WWiippeerr ssllooww
Lever at position
2
.
•• WWiippeerr ffaasstt
Lever at position
3
.
•• FFlliicckk wwiippee
Lever at position
4
.
TThhee wwiinnddssccrreeeenn wwiippeerrss mmuusstt bbee iinn vveerryy ggoooodd ccoonnddiittiioonn ttoo eennssuurree cclleeaarr
vviissiibbiilliittyy
⇒
""WWiippeerr bbllaaddeess"" cchhaapptteerr..
WWAARRNNIINNGG
km/h
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
260
10
30
50
70
90
120
160
200
240
2
0
A
0
1
2
3
4
5
B6L-0007
Fig. 64
81Lights and visibility
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
•• AAuuttoommaattiicc wwaasshh//wwiippee ffaacciilliittyy
To turn on wipers and washer, pull lever towards steering wheel to
position
5
.
When the lever is released, no more water is sprayed, but the
wipers continue to work for around 4 seconds.
The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five
seconds once the wipe/wash system has been operated.
Rain sensor*
If the vehicle is fitted with a rain sensor and the intermittent wipe
is activated this sensor is in charge of adjusting automatically the
duration of the intervals to the amount of rain.
Position
A
of the lever for the windscreen wipers is used to
individually adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
⇒
fig. 64.
After switching off the ignition, the rain sensor needs to be
switched on again. To do that the intermittent wipe needs to be
switched off and switched on again.
Rear windscreen
•• IInntteerrmmiitttteenntt wwiippee
TTuurrnn oonn::
Push lever to position
6
.
The wipers wipe approximately every 6 seconds.
TTuurrnn ooffff::
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. If you turn off the
windscreen wiper while wiping, the windscreen wiper will function
until the wipe is completed.
••
AAuuttoommaattiicc wwaasshh//wwiippee ffaacciilliittyy
TTuurrnn oonn::
Push the lever forward to position
7
.
Fig. 65
km/h
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
260
10
30
50
70
90
120
160
200
240
2
0
7
6
B6L-0008
82 Lights and visibility
The washer/wipe facility keeps working intermittently. To turn off
completely move the lever towards the steering wheel.
Headlight washer system*
When the main or dipped beam is on, the lenses are washed every
time the windscreen is washed.
At regular intervals, such as when filling the tank, the dirt on the
lenses (insects) should be removed.
NNoottee
• Do not use sharp objects or abrasive solvents when cleaning lampsas
these could cause damage.
• To save water, if the windscreen washer is activated repeatedly, the
headlight washers will be activated every three cycles.
WWiippeerr bbllaaddeess
Observations
CCaauuttiioonn
When it is freezing, check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
before switching the wipers on for the first time.
If the wiper blades drag, it may be caused by one of the following:
•
If the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash,
residual wax maybe left on the windscreen. This wax residue can
only be removed with a special cleaner. For more details, contact a
Technical Service Centre.
The blades will not drag if you use a wax dissolving windscreen
cleaner. Grease solvents will not work.
•
Damaged wiper blades can also drag. In this case the blades
should be renewed.
•
The blades are set at an incorrect angle.
Have the angle of installation checked and corrected at a Technical
Service Centre.
•
TThhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddeess mmuusstt bbee iinn ggoooodd ccoonnddiittiioonn ffoorr cclleeaarr vviissiibbiilliittyy..
•
IInn oorrddeerr ttoo pprreevveenntt ssttrreeaakkss oonn tthhee wwiinnddssccrreeeenn yyoouu sshhoouulldd cclleeaann tthhee wwiippeerr
bbllaaddeess rreegguullaarrllyy wwiitthh aa wwiinnddooww cclleeaanniinngg pprroodduucctt.. IIff tthhee wwiinnddoowwss aarree
WWAARRNNIINNGG
ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy ddiirrttyy,, ee..gg.. iinnsseecctt rreemmaaiinnss,, aa ssppoonnggee oorr ccllootthh sshhoouulldd bbee uusseedd ttoo
cclleeaann tthhee bbllaaddeess..
•
FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss,, wwiippeerr bbllaaddeess sshhoouulldd bbee rreenneewweedd oonnccee oorr ttwwiiccee aa yyeeaarr..
BBllaaddeess ccaann bbee ppuurrcchhaasseedd aatt TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrreess..
WWAARRNNIINNGG ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))
83Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Changing wiper blades
TTaakkiinngg tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddee ooffff
•
Hinge the wiper arm up and position the blade perpendicular to
the wiper arm.
•
Press the retaining spring in the direction of arrow
A
.
•
Detach the wiper blade in the direction of arrow
B
and then
remove from the arm in the opposite direction.
SSeeccuurriinngg tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddee
The retaining spring must engage audibly in the wiper arm.
When fitting wiper blades with moulded wind deflectors one
should ensure that the deflector is pointing downwards.
Changing rear window wiper blades
TTaakkiinngg tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddee ooffff
•
Lift the wiper arm up and position the blade perpendicular to the
wiper arm.
•
Press the retaining spring in the direction of arrow
A
.
•
Detach the wiper blade in the direction of arrow
B
and then
remove from the arm in the opposite direction.
SSeeccuurriinngg tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddee
The retaining spring must engage audibly in the wiper arm.
B1H-052
Fig. 66
Fig. 67
B6X-013D
84 Lights and visibility
RReeaarr--vviieeww mmiirrrroorrss
Adjusting mirrors
The rear view mirrors should always be adjusted properly before
moving off so that good vision to the rear is obtained.
Anti-dazzle interior mirror
The lever on the lower edge of the mirror should be pointing to the
rear when the basic setting is made.
To set the anti-dazzle position, pull lever forwards.
EExxtteerriioorr mmiirrrroorrss ccoonnttrroolllleedd mmeecchhaanniiccaallllyy ffrroomm iinnssiiddee
are adjusted
with the knob in the door trim panel.
Automatic* anti-dazzle interior mirror
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off as
desired.
SSwwiittcchhiinngg ooffff aannttii--ddaazzzzllee ffuunnccttiioonn
Press button
A
– the indicator lamp
B
will go out.
SSwwiittcchhiinngg oonn aannttii--ddaazzzzllee ffuunnccttiioonn
Press button
A
– the indicator lamp
B
will light up.
AAnnttii--ddaazzzzllee ffuunnccttiioonn
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror
housing.
A
B
B5P-0177
Fig. 68
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will
darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives
(for example from the headlights of a vehicle behind). The anti-
dazzle function is cancelled if reverse gear is engaged.
NNoottee
•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects
preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.
•
If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from
working well or even from working at all.
Electrically adjustable mirrors*
Electrically adjustable mirrors* are set by pressing the edge of the
knob
A
in the driver’s door trim.
The surface of the mirror may be angled upwards, downwards, to
the left or the right, as required.
With swivel knob
A
select the driver or passenger wing mirrors.
– Defog mirrors
1)
RR
– Driver’s mirror
LL
– Passenger’s mirror
When adjusting the left rear-view mirror, the right one should move
at the same time.
If you wish to adjust the right rear-view mirror separately, you only
need to activate the right mirror.
If at any time, the electrical adjustment fails, the mirrors can be
adjusted manually by pressing on their respective surfaces.
NNoottee ffoorr vveehhiicclleess wwiitthh ccoonnvveexx oorr sspphheerriiccaall oouuttssiiddee mmiirrrroorrss**
CCoonnvveexx
(curved outwards) mirrors enlarge the field of vision but
make objects look smaller.
TThheessee mmiirrrroorrss aarree oonnllyy ooff lliimmiitteedd uussee iinn
ccoorrrreeccttllyy ccaallccuullaattiinngg tthhee ddiissttaannccee ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee bbeehhiinndd yyoouu..
SSpphheerriiccaall
exterior mirrors have a mirror surface with a different
curvature. These wide angle mirrors increase the field of vision
even more than convex mirrors.
TThheeiirr uusseeffuullnneessss iiss aallssoo lliimmiitteedd
wwhheenn eessttiimmaattiinngg tthhee ddiissttaannccee ooff vveehhiicclleess aapppprrooaacchhiinngg ffrroomm
bbeehhiinndd..
Fig. 69
R
L
A
IBN-009
1)
Take into account that this function is activated with the ignition connected, and as
such, it is advisable to maintain the control in the
LL
or
RR
position.
86 Lights and visibility
Mirror heating*
Electrically operated outside mirrors are heated in the defogging
position. The ignition must be switched on for this function.
Once the mirrors are defogged place the switch in the
LL
or
RR
position to avoid unnecessary battery discharge.
Fold in exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors of the vehicle can be folded in.
To do this, pull mirror housing towards the vehicle.
NNoottee
•
Before putting the vehicle through an automatic washing plant, the
mirrors should be folded in to prevent them from becoming damaged.
Folding exterior mirrors back
It is mandatory to drive with the rear-view mirrors placed in use
position.
Electric folding wing mirrors*
Use control
A
to select the passenger or driver’s wing mirror, or
the fold-away function, as well as mirror adjustment
⇒
fig. 70.
– Mirror demisting
1)
RR
– Driver’s wing mirror
LL
– Passenger’s wing mirror
– Folding away of wing mirrors
The fold-away position is recommended, for example, when
parking or driving in cramped conditions.
R
L
A
L
R
IBN-104
Fig. 70
1)
Take into account that this function is activated with the ignition connected, and as
such, it is advisable to maintain the control in the
LL
or
RR
position.
87Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
To
ffoolldd iinn tthhee eexxtteerriioorr mmiirrrroorrss
, simply turn swivel knob
A
directly
to position from the
LL
or
RR
position.
TToo uunnffoolldd tthhee wwiinngg mmiirrrroorrss ((uussee ppoossiittiioonn))
, do the opposite, from
to
LL
or
RR
.
NNoottee
• If due to external causes (for example contact during manoeuvres) the
angle of the mirror in relation to the bodywork changes, the mirror should
be adjusted using rotary control
A
uunnttiill iitt rreeaacchheess tthhee ppoossiittiioonn ooff uussee
.
• Turn rotary control
A
again, until it reaches the folding position. The
mirror is now operating properly.
• Special care must be taken when using rotary control
A
not to damage
the mirrors.
CCaauuttiioonn
Under no circumstances should the mirror be returned to its position of use
by hand.

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