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Lights and visibility

Lights

Switching lights on and off 

Switching on the side lights

– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 71 to position

.

Switching on dipped headlights

– Turn the light switch to position

.

Switching off the lights

– Turn the light switch to position 0.

Switching on the fog lights*

– Pull the switch out of position

 or  to the first stop. The

symbol

 in the light switch lights up.

Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with front fog lights)

– Pull the switch out of position

 or  to the second stop

⇒ . A warning lamp lights up in the control panel.

Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with no front fog lights)

– Pull the light switch from position

 to the last stop. A warning

lamp lights up in the instrument panel.

WARNING

Never drive with just the side lights on. Risk of accident. The side lights are

not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other

road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped headlights if it is

dark or if visibility is poor.

Note

• The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The side

lights come on automatically when the ignition is turned off.

• If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,

a buzzer will sound while the driver door remains open. This is a reminder to

switch the lights off.

Fig. 71 Detailed view of

instrument panel: lights,

fog light and rear fog light

control

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• The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You

should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.

• If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with

a factory-fitted towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically

be switched off.

• The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory

requirements.

• Depending on weather conditions (very cold or wet), the front and rear

lights and the indicators may be temporarily misted. This has no influence on

the life expectancy of the lighting system. The lights will soon demist when

they are switched on.

Automatic lighting*

Activation

– Rotate the switch to the position “Auto”, this indication will light

up.

Deactivation

– Turn the light switch to 0.

Automatic lighting

If automatic headlight control is switched on, dipped headlights are automat-

ically switched on by a light-sensitive sensor if you drive into a tunnel, for

example.

The motorway function switches on the dipped headlights when the vehicle

is driven at over 140 km/h for a few seconds and it switches the lights off

when the vehicle is driven at less than 65 km/h for a few minutes.

The rain sensor switches on the dipped headlights when the windscreen

wipers have been operating continuously for a few seconds and it switches

the lights off when the continuous or intermittent wipe is switched off for

some minutes ⇒ page 121.

When the automatic dipped light control is connected but the dipped lights

are off, the warning lamp  lights up on the light control ⇒ fig. 72. If the

automatic control switches on the dipped lights, the instrument and control

lighting is also switched on.

WARNING

• If automatic headlight control is switched on, the headlights will not be

switched on in fog or heavy rain. Therefore, the dipped beam must be

switched on manually.

Note

• For those vehicles with the automatic headlight system, when the key is

removed from the ignition, the acoustic signal will only sound if the light

control is in the position  or  if the vehicle is not fitted with the coming

home function.

Fig. 72 Automatic

lighting

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• If the daylight driving automatic light function is switched on, the fog

lights or rear fog light cannot be switched on in addition.

• The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory

requirements.

• Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may

cause disruptions or faults in the automatic lighting system.

• To avoid damage to the tail lights, the lights mounted on the tailgate go

off when the tailgate is opened (according to country).

Daytime lights*

The daytime light reduces the risk of accidents by increasing

the visibility of the vehicle. The daytime running lights are

enabled automatically when the ignition is switched on. It is

automatically switched off when the side lights are turned on.

Daytime lights (halogen lamps)

18)

The daytime lights increase road safety in vehicles fitted with halogen lamps.

These include the dipped, side and registration plate lights.

The daytime lights are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the

light setting is in position 0 or . Depending upon the model, a control

lamp  on the light control switch or the lighting up of the instrument panel

will indicate that the daytime lighting is on.

It is not possible for the driver to switch the daytime lights on or off. Please

contact a qualified workshop if you wish to deactivate the lights.

Daytime lights (bi-xenon lamps)

The daytime lights increase road safety in vehicles fitted with bi-xenon lamps.

The lights are built-in separately to the headlights and are switched on each

time the ignition is turned on if the light setting is in position 0 or .

Automatic control of the dipped light in combination with the daytime

lighting (bi-xenon headlamps)

If the dipped light control and the daytime lighting are activated at the same

time, the dipped lights and the instrument panel lighting will automatically

come on as required (e.g. on entering a tunnel) and the daytime lights will go

off. When the automatic dipped light control switches off the dipped lights

(e.g. on coming out of the tunnel), the daytime lights come back on.

Activating/deactivating the daytime lights*

In vehicles with daytime lights* combined with bi-xenon headlamps, these

lights may be activated or deactivated with the indicator and main beam

lever. In vehicles with daytime lights combined with halogen lamps, this func-

tion can only be activated or deactivated in a specialist workshop.

Deactivating daytime lights (bi-xenon lamps)

With the ignition switched off, move the indicator and main beam lever

upwards and back (left indicator and headlamp flash).

Switch on the ignition for 3 seconds. The daytime lights are deactivated and

can not be switched on.

Activating daytime lights (bi-xenon lamps)

With the ignition switched off, move the indicator and main beam lever

upwards and back (left indicator and headlamp flash).

Switch on the ignition for 3 seconds. The daytime lights are activated and can

be switched on.

18)

It is only available in some countries or as an optional extra

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Note

Please observe any relevant legal requirements which may apply in your

country.

Coming home / leaving home function*

The Coming Home function is controlled manually. The

Leaving Home function is controlled with a photo sensor.

If the Coming Home or Leaving Home function is connected, the front side

and dipped lights, the tail lights and the registration plate light will light up

to provide assistance.

Coming home function

The Coming Home function is activated by switching off the ignition and

briefly flashing the lights. When the driver's door is opened, the Coming

Home lighting comes on. If the driver's door is already open when the lights

are flashed briefly, the Coming Home lighting comes on immediately.

When the last door of the vehicle or the tailgate is closed, the Coming Home

function starts and the switching off the headlights is delayed.

The Coming Home lighting switches off in the following cases:

• On completion of the time period established for the delay in switching off

the lights after all the vehicle doors and the tailgate have been closed.

• If, 30 seconds after being connected, any doors or the tailgate remain

open.

• If the light switch is turned to position .

• If the ignition is switched on.

Leaving home function

The Leaving Home function is activated when the vehicle is unlocked if:

• the light control is in position  and

• the photosensor detects “darkness”.

The Leaving Home lighting switches off in the following cases:

• If the time period for the delay in switching off the headlamps has ended

• If the vehicle is locked again.

• If the light switch is turned to position .

• If the ignition is switched on.

Note

The setting for the delay in switching off the headlamps in the Coming Home

and Leaving Home function can be changed or the function can be connected

or disconnected in the menu Lights and visibility ⇒ page 72.

• If the ignition key is removed while the lights are on, and the lights are

flashed briefly and the driver's door opened, no acoustic signal is heard, as

when the Coming Home function is on, the lights are automatically switched

off after a period of time (except when the light switch is in position  or

.

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Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range control

Instrument and switch lighting

When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and

switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the

thumb wheel ⇒ fig. 73 .

Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an

automatic headlight range system.

Headlight range control

By using the electrical headlight range control, you can adjust the head-

light range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. This way, it is

possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same

time, by using the correct headlight settings, the driver has the best possible

lighting for the road ahead.

The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.

To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down from the basic setting 0.

Dynamic headlight range control

Vehicles with gas discharge lamps (“xenon lamps”) are equipped with

dynamic headlight range control. This means that the headlights will be

adjusted to suit the load level of the vehicle and “nodding movements” when

pulling off and braking are automatically compensated for.

Vehicles with gas discharge lamps do not have headlight range control.

Self directional headlights*

When driving around bends, the headlights will light the

most important areas of the road.

Dynamic curve lights (AFS)

The dynamic curve lights only operate if the vehicle is travelling at more than

10 km/h and the dipped headlamps are on. When taking a bend, the road is

illuminated better with directional gas discharge lamps than with conven-

tional fixed headlamps.

Fig. 73 Instrument panel:

regulation for instrument

and switch illumination

and headlight range

control

Fig. 74 Cornering

lighting using self-direc-

tional headlights

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A fault in the system is indicated via the flashing of the control lamp  on the

instrument panel. At the same time, a text message with information or

instructions to perform necessary operations may appear on the instrument

panel display. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and have the fault

repaired.

If the control lamp  lights up on the instrument panel but all the lamps are

operating correctly ⇒ page 244, there may still be a fault in the dynamic

curve lighting system (AFS). Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and

have the fault repaired.

WARNING

If the “automatic dipped light control” is switched on, the dipped head-

lights will not be switched on in fog. They should be switched on manually

using the light switch. The driver is personally responsible for the correct

use of lights in all situations. “Automatic headlight control” is merely a

system to support the driver. Where necessary, switch on the lights manu-

ally using the light switch.

Turning light*

When the indicator is switched on to turn or on very tight bends, the right or

left fog lamp automatically comes on to function as a turning light. The

turning light only operates if the dipped lights are on.

WARNING

If the “automatic dipped light control” is switched on, the dipped head-

lights will not be switched on in fog. They should be switched on manually

using the light switch. The driver is personally responsible for the correct

use of lights in all situations. “Automatic headlight control” is merely a

system to support the driver. Where necessary, switch on the lights manu-

ally using the light switch.

Hazard warning lights 

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of

other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.

If your vehicle breaks down:

1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.

Fig. 75 Instrument panel:

switch for hazard warning

lights

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2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒ .

3. Switch the engine off.

4. Apply the handbrake.

5. On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic

move the selector lever to P.

6. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users

to your vehicle.

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.

You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for

instance when:

• reaching the tail end of a traffic jam,

• there is an emergency,

• your vehicle breaks down due to a technical fault,

• you are towing another vehicle or your vehicle is being towed.

All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are

switched on. That is that the two turn signal indicator lamps   and the

indicator lamp in the switch  will flash at the same time. The hazard

warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.

Emergency braking function

When the vehicle detects sudden braking, the hazard warning lights auto-

matically come on to warn vehicles behind. The hazard warning lights go off

when the vehicle accelerates or the hazard warning light switch is pressed.

WARNING

• The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always

use the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the attention

of other road users to your stationary vehicle.

• Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with

inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt

petrol. This could start a fire!

Note

• The battery will run down if the hazard warning lights are left on for a long

time, even if the ignition is switched off.

• The use of the hazard warning lights described here is subject to the rele-

vant statutory requirements.

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Indicator and main beam headlight lever

The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the

parking lights and the headlight flasher.

The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following

functions:

Switching on the turn signals

– Move the lever all the way up ⇒ page 116, fig. 76 to indicate

right, and all the way down to indicate left.

Signalling a lane change

– Push the lever up or down to the point where you incur

resistance and then release it. The turn signal will flash several

times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash.

Switching main beam on and off

– Turn the light switch to position

.

–Press the lever forward ⇒ page 116, fig. 76 to switch on the

main beams.

– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head-

lights off again.

Headlight flashers

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the

flasher.

Switching on parking lights

– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.

– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking

lights on, respectively.

WARNING

The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the

main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other

drivers.

Note

• The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-

sponding warning lamp  or  flashes in the instrument panel. The warning

lamp  flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is

correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb is defec-

tive, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs

are damaged, warning lamp  does not light up. Change the bulb.

Fig. 76 Indicator and

main beam lever

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• The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam

headlights are already on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the combi-

instrument.

• The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if

no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the

combi-instrument.

• When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light

on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will only

work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, a

buzzer gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.

• If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the

ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened. This

is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave

the parking light on.

Interior lights

Front interior light

The switch ⇒ fig. 77 is used to select the following positions:

Courtesy light position 

Rocker switch in flat position (not activated). The interior lights are automat-

ically switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the

ignition lock And turn off approx. 20 seconds after closing the doors. The inte-

rior lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is

switched on.

Interior light switched on 

Push the switch to the position .

Interior light switched off O

Push the switch to position O ⇒ fig. 77.

Fig. 77 Interior roof trim:

front interior lights

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Note

If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off

after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-

tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from discharging.

Front reading lights

Switching on the reading light 

Press the button to switch on the reading light.

Switching the reading lights off 

Press the button to switch off the reading light.

Rear interior and reading lights*

The switch ⇒ fig. 79 is used to select the following positions:

Interior light switched off 0

In switch position ⇒ fig. 79 , the interior and reading lights are switched

off.

Switching on the reading light 

Turn the switch to position (left reading light) or to position (right

reading light).

Courtesy light position 

Turn the control to position . The interior lights are automatically switched

on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the ignition lock The

light turns off about 20 seconds after closing the doors. The interior lights are

switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is switched on.

Interior lights or both reading lights switched on 

Turn the control to position .

Fig. 78 Interior roof trim:

front lights

Fig. 79 Interior roof trim:

rear interior lights and

reading lights.

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Note

If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off

after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-

tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from discharging.

Visibility

Sun visors

The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their

mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors ⇒ fig. 80

The make-up mirrors in the sun visors have covers. When you open the cover

a light* in the roof turns on.

The lamp* in the roof lining will go out when the vanity mirror cover is pushed

back or the sun visor is pushed back up.

Note

The roof lamp* will turn off about 10 minutes following the removal of the

ignition key. This prevents the battery from discharging.

Windscreen wipers

Front windscreen wipers 

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers

and the automatic wash and wipe.

The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 81 has the following positions:

Fig. 80 Sun visor on the

driver side

Fig. 81 Windscreen wiper

and windscreen wash

lever

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Switching off the wipers

– Move the lever to position .

Intermittent wipe

– Move the lever up to position .

– Move the control to the left or right to set the length of the

intervals. Control to the left: long intervals; control to the right:

short intervals. Four wiper interval stages can be set using switch

Slow wipe

– Move the lever up to position .

Continuous wipe

– Move the lever up to position .

Brief wipe

– Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief

wipe. The wiper will start to move faster if you keep the lever

pressed down for longer than 2 seconds.

Wash and wipe automatic system



– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position . The wash

function will start immediately and the wipers will start with a

slight delay. The wash and wiper systems will function at the

same time at speeds of over 120 km/h.

– Release the lever. The wipers will keep running for approximately

four seconds.

Optional heated windscreen in the wiper blade* area (page

In some countries and with some versions, there is the possibility of heating

the windscreen in the area of the windscreen wiper blades in order to aid de-

icing in the zone. The function is switched on by pressing the rear heating

window key .

WARNING

• Worn and dirty wiper blades obstruct visibility and reduce safety levels.

• In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless

you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system.

The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure

your view of the road.

• Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 215.

Caution

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the

glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wipers

when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both

the wiper blades and the wiper motor.

Note

• The windscreen wipers will only work when the ignition is switched on.

• In certain versions of vehicles with alarms, the windscreen wiper will only

work when the ignition is on and the bonnet closed.

• When in use, the wipers do not go as far as the rest position. When the

lever is moved to the 0 position, they move to the rest position.

• The next speed down will automatically be selected if wiper speed

⇒ page 119, fig. 81 or is selected when the vehicle stops. The set speed

will be resumed when the vehicle starts again

• The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five seconds once

the “automatic wipe/wash system” has been operated, provided the vehicle

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is in transit (drip function). If you activate the wipers less than three secionds

after the drip function, a new wash sequence will begin without the last wipe.

For the “drip” function to work again, you have to turn the ignition off and

then on again.

• When the “intermittent wipe function” is on, the intervals are directly

proportional to the speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed the shorter

the intervals.

• The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen.

The wiper will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the

obstacle and switch the wiper back on again.

• Before removing any objects that may be trapped in the side areas of the

windscreen, always move the wiper arms to the service position (horizontal).

• The heat output of the heated jets is controlled automatically when the

ignition is switched on, depending upon the outside temperature.

Rain sensor*

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the windscreen

wiper intervals, depending on the amount of rain.

Fig. 82 Rain sensor*

Fig. 83 Windscreen wiper

lever

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Switching on the rain sensor

– Move the windscreen wiper lever into position ⇒ fig. 83.

– Move the control to the left or right to set the sensitivity of the

rain sensor. Control to the right: highly sensitive. Control to the

left: less sensitive.

The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function. You will have to switch

the rain sensor back on if you switch off the ignition. This is done by switching

the wiper intermittent function off and back on.

Note

• Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may

cause sensor disruption or faults.

Rear window wiper 

The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper

and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.

Switching on the interval wipe

– Press the lever forwards to position ⇒ fig. 84. The wiper will

wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.

Switching off the interval wipe function

– Pull the lever back from position towards the steering wheel.

The wiper will continue to function for a short period if you switch

off whilst the wipers are in motion.

Fig. 84 Windscreen wiper

and windscreen wash

lever: rear window wiper

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Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system

– Press the lever fully forwards to position ⇒ fig. 84. The wash

function will start immediately and the wiper will start with a

slight delay. The windscreen wash system will function as long as

you hold the lever in this position.

– Release the lever. The wiper then wipes for approximately 4

seconds, and then in intervals again.

– Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers func-

tion.

WARNING

• A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.

• Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 215, “Changing

the front windscreen wiper blades”.

Caution

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass

before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the

wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade

and the wiper motor.

Note

• The windscreen wiper will only function when the ignition is switched on

and the tailgate is closed.

• In reverse gear, with the windscreen wipers switched on, the rear wind-

screen wiper will make one wipe.

Headlight washer system*

The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.

The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen

washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering

wheel for at least 1.5 seconds – provided the dipped headlights or main

beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-

lights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel tank.

Note

• To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the

nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer

spray.

• To remove water, the windscreen wipers will be activated from time to

time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.

Mirrors

Interior mirror

It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the

rear window.

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror

In the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should

be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.

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Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*

The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off

as desired.

Switching off anti-dazzle function

– Press button ⇒ fig. 85. Warning lamp goes out:

Switching on anti-dazzle function

– Press button ⇒ fig. 85. Warning lamp is lit.

Anti-dazzle function

The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.

The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.

When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will darken auto-

matically 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.

Note

• 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.

Exterior mirrors

The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in

the centre console.

Basic setting of exterior mirrors

1. Turn knob ⇒ fig. 86 to position L (left exterior mirror).

Fig. 85 Automatic anti-

dazzle interior mirror.

Fig. 86 Controls of exte-

rior mirrors

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2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle.

3. Turn knob to position R (right exterior mirror).

4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the car ⇒ .

Heating the exterior mirrors*

– Turn the knob forwards to the central position ⇒ fig. 86 so

that the heated rear view mirrors warm up and the heated wind-

screen* in the wiper blade rest area is activated ⇒ page 120.

– The wing mirror heating is not activated in temperatures above

approximately 20°C.

Folding in exterior mirrors*

–Turn the control ⇒ fig. 86 to position

 to fold in the exterior

mirrors. You should always fold in the exterior mirrors if you are

driving through an automatic car wash. This will help prevent

damage.

Folding rear view mirrors with convenience control*

– The outer rear view mirror will fold back automatically with

convenience closing (with the remote or the key)

– To unfold it again, open the door and use the contact.

Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*

– Turn the knob to another position to fold the exterior mirrors back

out ⇒ .

Synchronised mirror adjustment

1. Turn the control to the position L (left exterior mirror).

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will

be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).

WARNING

• The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision

however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you

use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when

changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.

• If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles

behind you.

• Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror

and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!

For the sake of the environment

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer

needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.

Note

• If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be

adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.

• In vehicles with electric wing mirrors, the following points should be

observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the

adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be

completely folded electrically. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as

this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.

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• The rear view mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as

described before.

• The fold-in function on the wing mirrors is not activated at speeds of

above 40 km/h.

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