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58 Lights and Visibility

Lights and Visibility

On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs

from that shown in ⇒ fig. 54. The symbols which mark the switch positions are

identical, however.

Lights

Switching lights on and off 

WARNING

Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not

bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by

other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it

is dark or if visibility is poor.

Note

•

An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open the

driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.

The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the

Fig. 54 Dash panel: Light

switch

•

driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights

on.

Switching on side lights

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Turn the light switch into position .

•

If the car is parked for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights,

or leaving only the parking lights switched on.

The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-

ance with the legal requirements.

Switching on the low beam and main beam

•

–

Turn the light switch into position .

•

If a fault occurs in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically

In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted

Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main

beam ⇒ page 64, fig. 60.

up from inside.

−

The temperature difference between interior and external area of the head-

Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)

Turn the light switch into position°0.

light lenses is decisive.

–

−

When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are free

from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the

border areas.

Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off the igni-

tion, the low beam is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on.

For vehicles which are equipped with the function Coming/Leaving-Home*

⇒ page 60, the side lights also go out.

−

It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.

This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.

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Daylight driving lights*

Automatic light control*

In some countries, the national legislation requires that the vehicles are

equipped with the function daylight driving lights.

Switching on daylight driving lights

–

Switch on the ignition without turning the light switch out of the posi-

tion 0.

Deactivate function daylight driving lights

Fig. 55 Dash panel: Light

switch

–

Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3

seconds after switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to

the bottom and hold it in this position for at least 3 seconds.

Switching on automatic light control*

Activate function daylight driving lights

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Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 55 into position .

–

Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3

seconds after switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to

the top and hold it in this position for at least 3 seconds.

Switching off automatic light control*

Turn the light switch to the position 0,  or .

–

When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the side lights and the low beam

come on together.

If the light switch is in the position , the symbol illuminates when the ignition

is switched on  next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the

light sensor, the symbol  illuminates additionally next to the light switch.

On vehicles which are fitted with bulbs for daylight driving lights* in the fog lights,

the parking lights do not come on when activating the function daylight driving

If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as licence

plate light light up at the same time.

lights

When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the illumination of the instrument

cluster is switched off, however, it is switched on in the position when it is dark

and the low beam shines with full brightness (100 % of the performance).

If the automatic light control* is switched on, the light is regulated with the light

sensor in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set value, e.g

when driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side lights as well

as the licence plate light come on automatically. If the light intensity increases

again, the lights switch off automatically.

On vehicles fitted with an information display*, you can activate or deactivate in the

menu the function daylight driving lights:

SETUP (Settings)

Motorway lights

Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision)

If the automatic light control* has been switched on and the vehicle speed is over

140 km/h for at least 10 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switched on

automatically.

Only valid for some countries.

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If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are switched

off.

WARNING

If the cornering lights are defective, the headlights are automatically

lowered to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of

oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive

carefully and have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.

Rain lights

If you switch on the windscreen wipe in the operation rain sensor* for longer than

10 seconds or in the operation permanent wipe (position 2 or 3) ⇒ page 69

switching on for longer than 15 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switched

on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen wipe is in operation rain

sensor* for more than 4 minutes or is not switched on in the operation permanent

wipe.

Coming Home Function

The function makes it possible to switch on the lights in the darkness for

a short time after leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

The automatic light control only operates as a support. The driver is not

released from his responsibility to inspect the light and if necessary to switch

on the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor cannot

detect for example rain or snow. For these conditions we recommend to

switch on the low beam !

Switching on Coming Home Function

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The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control 

and the low beam illuminates.

–

Switch off the ignition.

After opening the driver's door, the function Coming Home is

switched on.

Note

•

Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair its

function or put it out of operation.

The same principles as for using the automatic light control also apply to the

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Close all the doors and the boot lid and lock the vehicle. After a short

time, switch all lights off.

•

light which is switched on manually ⇒ page 58.

Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming Home switches on the

following lights:

Cornering lights*

•

Parking lights,

Low beam,

The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of light

swiveling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights*. This function is

active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10km/h.

Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,

Licence plate light.

The swiveling function of the headlights can be switched off / on via the menu point

Assistant in the main menu of the Information display* ⇒ page 26.

Coming Home Function

The lights go out 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid.

If a door or the boot lid remains open, the lights go out 60 seconds after switching

off the ignition.

Lights and Visibility 61

The function Coming Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the

interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light

sensor, the Coming Home Function is not switched on after switching off the igni-

tion.

After unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control, the lights come on for 10

seconds. The Leaving Home Function is also switched off after the ignition is

switched on and after locking the vehicle.

If no door is opened within 30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle is locked

automatically.

Note

•

If the Coming Home Function is switched on constantly, the battery will be

heavily discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.

The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-

ance with the legal requirements.

You can change the illumination period for the Coming Home Function by

Note

•

If the Leaving Home Function is switched on constantly, the battery will be

heavily discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.

The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-

ance with the legal requirements.

You can change the illumination period for the Leaving Home Function by

•

means of the information display*.

•

means of the information display*.

Leaving Home Function

Tourist light*

This function makes it possible to switch on the lights when approaching

the vehicle.

This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system,

driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode

“tourist light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.

Switching on Leaving Home Function

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Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.

The mode “tourist light” is activated / deactivated via the information display* in the

menu:

Depending on equipment fitted the function Leaving Home switches on the

following lights:

SETUP (Settings)

Travel mode

•

Parking lights,

Off

Low beam,

Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,

Licence plate light.

Leaving Home Function

The function Leaving Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the

interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light

sensor, the Leaving Home Function is not switched on after unlocking the vehicle

with the radio remote control.

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the low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and the

intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on,

Fog lights* 

•

the fog lights are not switched on,

no reverse gear is engaged.

Note

If you engage the reverse gear during the active function “Corner”, both fog lights

illuminate.

Fig. 56 Dash panel: Light

switch

Rear fog light 

Switching on the rear fog light

Switching on the fog lights

–

First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ fig. 56.

–

First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ fig. 56.

Pull the switch into position A.

Pull the light switch into position A.

The rear fog light warning light  ⇒ page 31 lights up in the instrument cluster

when the fog light is switched off.

The rear fog light warning light  ⇒ page 31 lights up in the instrument cluster

when the fog light is switched off.

Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a

trailer using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with the rear fog light.

The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.

Fog lights with the function “Corner”*

The fog lights with the function “Corner” improve the illumination of

areas close to the vehicle when turning, parking etc.

Caution

The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor

(conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your

vehicle.

The fog lights with the function “Corner” are regulated according to the steering

10)

angle or after switching on the turn signal light in the following circumstances:

•

the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of

maximum 40 km/h,

•

the daylight driving lights are not switched on,

10)

If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the

left and the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.

Lights and Visibility 63

Instrument lighting* 

Headlamp range adjustment 

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.

Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of

the headlights to the load of the vehicle.

Fig. 57 Dash panel: Instru-

ment lighting

Fig. 58 Dash panel: Lights

and Visibility

Instrument lighting

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Turn the control dial ⇒ fig. 58 until you have adjusted the low beam

so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.

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Switch on the light.

Turn the control dial ⇒ fig. 57 to the desired intensity of the instru-

Settings

ment lighting.

The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:

For the information display* ⇒ page 26 the intensity of the lighting is automatically

set. It is only possible to adjust the instrument lighting with the control dial if the

light intensity drops below the set value of the light sensor.

A Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.

A All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.

A All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.

A Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.

Caution

Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming

traffic.

Note

Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs* adapt automatically to the load and driving

state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on and

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when driving. Vehicles which are equipped with Xenon bulbs* do not have a

manual headlight range adjustment control.

The turn signal   and main beam lever 

The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off

using the turn signal and main beam lever.

Switch for hazard warning lights 

Fig. 60 Turn signal and main

beam lever

Fig. 59 Dash panel: Switch

for hazard warning lights

The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:

–

Press switch ⇒ fig. 59 to switch the hazard warning light system on

or off.

Right  and left  turn signal light

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Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒ fig. 60.

All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard

warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the

indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the

hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off.

If you only wish to flash three times* (the so-called convenience turn

signal), push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point

and release it. This function can be activated/deactivated in the infor-

mation display* ⇒ page 26.

The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is

deployed in the event of an accident.

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Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the

lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.

Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light

system.

Main beam 

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Switch on the low beam.

Push the lever forwards.

Note

Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:

•

you encounter traffic congestion,

Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main

beam off again.

your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.

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