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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

–

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

–

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.

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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.

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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

–

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

–

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.

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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

–

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

On

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.

2

Pull the switch into position A.

1

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

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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,

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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.

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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

–

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

so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.

–

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.

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A Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.

1

A All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.

2

A All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.

3

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

–

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.

–

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 

–

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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Headlight flasher 

Interior lighting

–

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position)

vehicle interior lighting front and rear*

- the main beam and warning light  in the instrument cluster come

on.

Parking light 

–

Switch off the ignition.

Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light

is switched on.

Information concerning the function of the lights.

The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The

corresponding indicator light  or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.

Fig. 61 Detail of the head-

liner: Front and rear interior

lighting

•

The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal light

fails.

The same principles apply for the lighting of the front and rear part of the

vehicle.

•

The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched

on when the parking light is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition

Switching the interior light on

is switched off.

A

–

Press the switch A to the left, the symbol  ⇒ fig. 61 appears.

Caution

Switching the interior light off

Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road

users.

A

–

Press the switch A into the middle position O.

A

On the version without reading lights press the switch A to the right,

the symbol O appears.

Note

•

If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the

ignition, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and

signal systems.

Door contact setting

A

–

Press the switch A to the right, the symbol  appears.

•

A

On the version without reading lights press the switch A into the

middle position .

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Reading lights*

Front door warning light*

B

–

Press on one of the switches A in order to switch the right or left

reading light on or off.

The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door or when

the ignition key has been removed. The light goes out again about 30 seconds after

all the doors have been closed. The interior lighting is switched off when you lock

the car or switch the ignition on. This only applies when the switch for the corre-

sponding interior lights is standing n the door contact setting.

The interior lighting goes off after about 10 minutes when a door has been left open

in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.

Fig. 62 Front door: Warning

light

If the switch is in the position (permanent lights), the interior lighting goes off at

the latest after 10 minutes in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.

The warning light is located in the door trim panel below ⇒ fig. 62.

The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out about

10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery of the

vehicle.

Note

We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage.

There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light.

Lighting of the storage compartment on front passenger side*

Luggage compartment light*

–

When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front

passenger side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.

The lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. The luggage

compartment lighting will switch off again automatically if the boot lid remains

open for more than about 30 minutes.

The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched

on and goes out when the flap is closed.

Entry lighting*

The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.

The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.

The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid. The

light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing all the

doors, the bonnet and the boot lid.

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If a door, the bonnet or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2

minutes if the ignition is switched off.

Note

The position and the shape of the switch can differ depending on equipment

installed in the vehicle.

If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater is switched off automat-

•

WARNING

•

If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!

ically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.

Sun visors

Visibility

Rear window heater

Fig. 64 Sun visor: swivelling

out

Fig. 63 Switch for rear

window heater

–

You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch



⇒ fig. 63 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.

The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.

The rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes.

Fig. 65 Double sun visor

For the sake of the environment

As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched

off. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel

economy ⇒ page 205, “Saving electricity”.

You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and

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swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow A ⇒ fig. 64.

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The vanity mirrors* in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in

2

direction of arrow A.

On vehicles which are equipped with double sun visor*, you can also unfold the

auxiliary visor after swivelling the sun visor⇒ page 67, fig. 65.

WARNING

The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deploy-

ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are

attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head

airbag is deployed.

Fig. 67 Remove the sun

screen

The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment

cover. If required, you can remove the housing with the sun screen from

the luggage compartment cover.

Sun screen*

Pulling out

A

B

–

Pull the sun screen at the loop A and hang it in the brackets A

⇒ fig. 66.

Folding

B

A

–

Take the sun screen out of the brackets A and hold it at the loop A

so that it can roll up slowly and without damage into the housing on

the luggage compartment cover.

Fig. 66 Unroll the sun screen

Removing

–

Unhook the fastening elements from the luggage compartment cover

C

A.

Roll up the sun screen again into the housing on the luggage compart-

ment cover.

1

Press the locking button in the direction of arrow A and take out the

2

sun screen in the direction or arrow A ⇒ fig. 67.

Lights and Visibility 69

Fast wipe

Position the lever up into position A.

Windshield wiper and wash system

3

–

Windshield wiper

Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen

You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash

using the windscreen wiper lever.

5

–

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position A, the

wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping

a little later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate

simultaneously at a speed of more than 120 km/h.

–

Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper

continues for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of

spraying of the windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper

wipes once again* 5 seconds after the last wiper stroke in order to

wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This function can be acti-

vated/deactivated by a specialist garage.

Fig. 68 Windscreen wiper

lever

Rain sensor*

1

–

Move the lever into position A.

The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 68 has the following positions:

A

You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch A.

Finger-operated wiping

Wiping the rear window pane*

Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position A - the

widescreen wiper will operate every 6 seconds.

–

If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the

4

sprung position A. If you hold the lever in the lower position for more

6

–

than 1 second, the wiper wipes faster.

Intermittent wiping

Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane*

1

–

Position the lever up into position A.

–

Press the lever from the steering wheel forward into the sprung posi-

7

tion A, the wash system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper

A

Set with the switch Athe desired break between the individual wiper

starts wiping a little later. As long as you hold the lever in this position,

the wiper operates as well as the wash system.

strokes

Slow wipe

Position the lever up into position A.

Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop

and the wiper to continue for another 2 - 3 wiper strokes (depending

on the period of spraying of the windscreen). The lever will stay in

2

–

6

position after releasing it A.

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Switching windscreen wipers off

WARNING

0

–

Move the lever back into its home position A.

•

Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-

bility and safe driving ⇒ page 71.

After the windscreen wiper switches off each time or the ignition switches off for

the third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an

early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.

•

Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without

heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could

freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.

The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is switched

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on and the bonnet is closed

.

•

The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released

from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manu-

ally depending on the visibility conditions.

If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending

on speed.

The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper

strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.

Caution

In frosty weather, please first of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are

not frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen

wipers when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to

the blades and the motor of the windscreen wipers!

The rear window will be wiped again if the front window wipers are on when

reverse gear is selected.

The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.

Top up with wash liquid ⇒ page 236.

Note

Winter position

2

3

•

If the slower A or the faster Awiper setting is switched on ⇒ page 69, fig. 68

If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the

windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in

winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily. You can set this

rest position as follows:

and the vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is switched

on automatically. At a speed increase of more than 8 km/h the previous wiper

setting is established again.

•

If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the

•

Switch on the windscreen wipers.

obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops after 5 cycles,

in order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Remove the obstacle and and switch on

the wiper again.

Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which

they were when switching off the ignition.

You can also use the service position ⇒ page 71 as a winter position.

Headlight cleaning system*

The headlights are being cleaned after the windscreen has been sprayed for the first

time and fifth time, the low beam or main beam are switched on and the wind-

5

screen wiper lever was held in the position A ⇒ page 69, fig. 68 for about 1

second.

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On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and

wash system operates also when the bonnet is opened.

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The headlight washer nozzles are moved forward out of the bumper by the water

pressure for cleaning the headlights.

Taking off the wiper blade

–

Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the

wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm ⇒

You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight

lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following

guidelines ⇒ page 214, “The headlight lenses”.

.

–

Take off the wiper blade in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 69 ⇒

.

You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice

in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning

system.

Attaching a wiper blade

–

Push the new wiper blade over the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade

into the vertical position.

–

Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.

Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers

Fold the windscreen wiper arms onto the window and switch on the

ignition. By pressing the window wiper lever into the sprung position

4

A⇒ fig. 69 or when driving at a speed greater than 4 km/h, the wind-

screen wiper arms move back into the rest position.

Wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility. Wiper

blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and

preserving wax.

Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left

on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is

therefore important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass

through an automatic vehicle wash system.

Fig. 69 Wiper blade for the

windscreen wiper

One cannot fold out the wiper arms in the rest position from the wind-

screen. Before replacing the wiper arms you must put them into the

service position.

WARNING

•

The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms

are folded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position

and while doing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet.

Service position for changing wiper blades

–

Close the bonnet.

•

If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage

to the windscreen.

You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in

Switch the ignition on and then again off.

•

4

Then press the windscreen wiper lever in the position A ⇒ page 69,

fig. 68 within 20 seconds - the wiper arms move into the service posi-

tion.

order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is

very dirty, for example from insect residues.

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Rear-view mirror

WARNING (continued)

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Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. These

can be bought from an authorised Škoda Service Partner.

Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror

Basic setting

Replacing the wiper blade on the rear window wiper

–

Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.

Dimming mirror

Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.

–

Automatic dimming interior mirror*

Fig. 70 Wiper blade for rear

window

Taking off the wiper blade

–

Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the

wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm ⇒ fig. 70.

Fig. 71 Automatic dimming

interior mirror

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Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.

A

With the other hand unlock the locking button A in the direction of

Switching on the automatic dimming

arrow and remove the wiper blade.

B

A

–

Press the button A - the warning light lights up A ⇒ fig. 71.

Attaching a wiper blade

Switching off the automatic dimming

–

Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking

B

A

–

Press again the button A - the warning light goes out A.

A

button A.

–

Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.

If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically

depending on the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on

the bottom edge of the mirror. When the interior lights are switched on or the

reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back into the basic position.

The same remarks apply here as for ⇒ page 71.

Lights and Visibility 73

Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror

Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror

surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.

Note

–

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Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear

window in the housing on the luggage compartment cover is not in use or the light

striking the interior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.

Switching off operating control

Turn the rotary knob to position .

•

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

automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.

If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exte-

–

•

Folding in both exterior mirrors*

Turn the rotary knob to position .

rior mirror dimming is switched off.

–

Exterior mirror

Lowerable exterior mirror* with the aid of the key for remote control

3

You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.

–

If all the windows are closed, press the unlock button Aon the radio

remote control ⇒ page 50, fig. 47 for approx. 2 seconds.

Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror*

When the rotary knob is in position  ⇒ fig. 72 and the reverse gear is engaged, the

surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the

pavement when parking the car.

The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the

position  and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.

Memory for exterior mirrors*

Fig. 72 Inner part of door:

Rotary knob

On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the exte-

rior mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored ⇒ page 76.

The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and

up to an outside temperature of +20 °C.

WARNING

•

Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior

Heating of the external mirror

mirrors increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear

smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for

estimating distances to the following vehicles.

–

Turn the rotary knob to position  ⇒ fig. 72.

Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously

•

Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the

distances to the following vehicles.

–

Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface

is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.

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Note

•

If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exte-

rior mirror dimming is switched off.

•

If the exterior mirrors are folded in using the remote control* of the vehicle key,

these are folded back into the driving position after switching on the ignition.

If the exterior mirrors are folded in using the rotary knob ⇒ page 73, fig. 72,

they can only be folded back into the driving position using the rotary knob.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the remote control* of the vehicle

•

key and if the rotary knob was in the fold-in position before switching on the igni-

tion, the mirrors remain in the fold-in position the next time the ignition is switched

on. Folding back into the driving position is performed by actuating the rotary knob

in a different position from the fold-in position.

•

Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is

switched on.

•

You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any

time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.

•

Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exte-

rior mirrors.

Automatic dimming exterior mirror*

The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the interior mirror. If the automatic

dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on the light

striking the mirror from the rear.

When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror

always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).

Note

•

Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear

window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is

not affected by other objects.

•

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

automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.

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