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of seats)
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
Rear seats (2nd and 3rd row of seats) Important safety notes G WARNING If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden braking or an accident. RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be forced into the seat belt by a seat or back- rest which is not engaged. The seat belt can
You can adjust the angle of the backrests in the second row of seats. There are ten detent positions. X Pull the left or right release lever ;
upwards in the direction of the arrow until the relevant backrest : is fully released. X Pull the backrest : forwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow and allow it to engage. X To ensure that the backrest has engaged,
lean firmly against backrest :.
Folding the seats up/down (3rd row of seats) General notes ! Make sure that there is nothing on the
folded-down seats in the luggage compart- ment. The luggage compartment must be empty for the third row of seats to be folded up. The seats or the objects in the luggage compartment could, otherwise, be dam- aged. Make sure that the seats in the third row are empty and not blocked before folding them down.
The third row of seats consists of two electri- cally foldable individual seats, which can be lowered into the luggage compartment. If the seat is not correctly locked in position, the display message: 3rd seat row, right Not locked appears in the multifunc- tion display. The switches for folding the left or right-hand seats up and down are marked: L for the left- hand seat when viewed in the direction of travel, R for the right-hand seat when viewed in the direction of travel. Folding forwards/back in the rear com- partment
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X To stop the automatic folding: briefly pull
switch : again.
X To fold down: briefly press switch :.
The seat folds down.
X To stop the automatic folding: briefly
press switch : again.
Folding down/up in the luggage compart- ment
Example: L button X To fold down: fold the right-hand outer seat in the second row of seats forwards (Y page 106).
X Briefly press button :.
The seat folds up.
X To stop the automatic folding: briefly
press button : again.
X To fold down: briefly pull button :.
The seat folds down.
X To stop the automatic folding: briefly pull
button : again.
Example: R button X To fold down: fold the right-hand outer seat in the second row of seats forwards (Y page 106).
X Briefly pull switch :.
The seat folds up.
Detachable panel (3rd row of seats) ! If there are objects underneath the seat, the seat can no longer be folded up or down fully. The seat could be damaged. Only drive with the panel completely fitted.
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Entry position
The release handle for the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is located on the entry side on the back of each outer seat in the 2nd row of seats. X Move the head restraint to the lowest posi-
tion (Y page 103).
X Pull release handle ; in the direction of
the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position. The backrest folds forwards.
You have two options for folding the seat down fully. X Pull release handle ; again in the direction of the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
or X Pull on release loop : in the direction of
the arrow and hold in this position.
X Lift up the seat until it folds forwards. i Vehicles with memory function:
The corresponding front seat moves slightly forwards.
If you drop objects underneath the seats in the third row, you can remove the panel in order to reach beneath the seat. X To open: fold the corresponding seat up or
down (Y page 105).
X Once the seat is folded halfway up or down, briefly press the button again to stop the automatic movement.
X Grasp the panel recess. X Pull the panel in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
X To close: fold the corresponding seat up or
down (Y page 105).
X Once the seat is folded halfway up or down, briefly press the button again to stop the automatic movement.
X Attach the panel using the guide pins. X Push the panel downwards until it engages. X Fold the seat up and down fully to check
that the panel is seated correctly.
Folding down the seats in the 2nd row manually General notes The outer left and right seats of the 2nd row can be folded forwards in order to enter or exit the 3rd row of seats. i Further related subjects:
RLuggage compartment enlargement
(folding the 2nd row of seats forwards) (Y page 341)
RFolding the seats in the 3rd row for-
wards/back (Y page 105)
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i Vehicles with memory function:
The corresponding front seat moves slightly forwards.
Exit position i Vehicles with memory function:
Call up the programmed seat setting using the memory buttons in order to return the front seat to the saved position.
Moving the outer seats back to the normal position (2nd row of seats) X To lock the seat: fold back the seat until
it engages.
X Fold back the backrest until it engages. X Lean back firmly against the backrest to
ensure it is engaged.
Folding down the seats in the 2nd row electrically General notes The outer left and right seats of the 2nd row can be folded down electrically in order to enter or exit the 3rd row of seats. When at least one of the outer seats of the 2nd row is in the entry/exit position, the dis- play message 2nd seat row, right Not locked is shown in the multifunction display. When you fold the seat and backrest back until they engage, the display message dis- appears.
Entry position Exit position G WARNING In order to avoid injury when folding the seat backrest forwards, move your feet and legs back as far as possible so they are not touch- ing the seat when folding it forwards. In order to avoid an accident or potentially dangerous situation when opening the rear door and getting out of the vehicle, you should always observe the traffic conditions.
If you wish to exit the 3rd row of seats, fold down the outer seat on the right-hand side as follows. The release loop for the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is located at the bottom on the back of each outer seat in the 2nd row. X Pull on release loop : in the direction of
the arrow and hold in this position. The backrest folds forwards.
X Pull on release loop : again in the direc- tion of the arrow and hold in this position.
X Lift up the seat until it folds forwards.
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i Further related subjects:
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
RLuggage compartment enlargement
(folding the 2nd row of seats forwards) (Y page 341)
RFolding the seats in the 3rd row for-
wards/back (Y page 105)
Folding down the seats The seats can be folded down electrically if the vehicle is stationary and the respective rear door is open.
X Press button :.
The head restraint retracts, the backrest folds forwards and the seat folds forwards. The seat can be manually returned to its initial position (Y page 106).
Adjusting the multicontour seat You can set the multicontour seat using COMAND Online. See the separate COMAND Online Operating Instructions.
: To raise the backrest contour ; To soften the backrest contour = To lower the backrest contour ? To harden the backrest contour You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.
Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off G WARNING Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures. The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly.
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i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched off prema- turely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window heating or interior lighting.
Driver's and front-passenger seat
Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selec- ted. X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature (Y page 90). The seat ven- tilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level.
Rear seats The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1. You can set the distribution of the heated sections of the seat cushion and backrest. You can find information about this in the separate operating instructions. X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
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Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched off prema- turely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window heating or interior lighting.
Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment fea- ture can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehi- cle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Adjusting the steering wheel man- ually
: Release lever ; To adjust the steering wheel height = To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
X Push release lever : down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
X Push release lever : up completely.
The steering column is locked.
X Check if the steering column is locked. When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction.
Adjusting the steering wheel electri- cally
: To adjust the steering wheel height ; To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
i Further related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 111)
Rstoring settings (Y page 115)
Steering wheel heating Switching on/off
X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.
X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the
direction of arrow : or ;. Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you remove the key from the ignition lock, the steering wheel heating is switched off. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch off the ignition and open the driver's door, the steering wheel heating is switched off.
Problems with the steering wheel heat- ing The steering wheel heating has switched itself off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consum- ers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window heating or interior lighting.
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EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea- ture. If there is a risk of someone becoming trap- ped, stop the adjustment procedure. To halt the procedure: Rpress the steering column adjustment but-
ton.
Rbriefly press one of the memory function
position buttons.
The steering column stops moving immedi- ately. Do not keep the memory function position button pressed down, otherwise the memory function will start and the steering wheel and seat will begin to move. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle. They could open the driver's door and thereby unintentionally activate the EASY- ENTRY feature and become trapped.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com- puter (Y page 285).
Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel tilts upwards if you: Rremove the key from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is
in position 1
Ropen the driver's door and the key is in
position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end stop.
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Position of the steering wheel for driv- ing The steering wheel is moved to the previously set position if: Rthe driver's door is closed and Ryou insert the key into the ignition lock
or
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
If you close the driver's door with the key inserted into the ignition lock, the steering wheel is automatically moved to the previ- ously set position. The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 115).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is triggered in an accident, the steering column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened. This occurs irrespective of the posi- tion of the key in the ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants. The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY fea- ture is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 285).
Mirrors Rear-view mirror
X Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle
switch : forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors G WARNING The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image. Objects are actually closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from vehicles driving behind and cause an acci- dent, e.g. when changing lane. For this rea- son, make sure of the actual distance from the vehicle driving behind by glancing over your shoulder.
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X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exte- rior mirror. The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red. The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button = as long as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button = up, down, or to the left or right until you have adjusted the exterior mirror to the correct position. You should have a good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision. The exterior mirrors are automatically heated if the rear window heating is switched on and the outside temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically
Setting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or com- pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mir- rors when locking" function in the on-board computer (Y page 285). X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in
the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer: (Y page 285) Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the out- side.
Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again automat- ically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front-passenger door.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: X Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding exte-
rior mirrors: press and hold button for folding the mirrors :(Y page 113) until you hear a click and then the mirror engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 112).
X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
2 in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while driving. They could otherwise vibrate.
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Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors G WARNING If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear-view mir- ror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-dazzle function will not operate. Incident light could then blind you. This may distract you from the traffic conditions and, as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti- dazzle mode if the following conditions are met simultaneously: Rthe ignition is switched on and Rincident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior light- ing is switched on.
You can set the front-passenger side exterior mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position. X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
X Press button ; for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button = to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the kerb. The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another position, the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side returns to the driving posi- tion.
Using the memory button
Parking position for the exterior mir- ror on the front-passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
: Button for the driver's side exterior mirror ; Button for the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror
= Adjustment button ? Memory button M You can set the front-passenger side exterior mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. This setting can be stored using memory but- ton M ?.
: Button for the driver's side exterior mirror ; Button for the passenger side exterior
mirror
= Adjustment button ? Memory button M
X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.
X With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment button = to adjust the exterior mirror. In the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the kerb should be visible.
X Press memory button M ? and one of the
arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position set- ting
: Button for the driver's side exterior mirror ; Button for the passenger side exterior
mirror
= Adjustment button ? Memory button M X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.
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The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: Ras soon as you exceed a speed of
15 km/h
Rif you press button : for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side
Memory function Storing settings G WARNING Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic con- ditions by the steering wheel and seat moving of their own accord, and as a result, cause an accident. G WARNING The memory function can still be used when the key has been removed. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. They could otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat or the steer- ing wheel.
With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three dif- ferent people. The following settings are stored as a single memory preset: Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Rdriver's side: steering wheel position Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mir- rors on the driver's and front-passenger sides
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X Adjust the seat (Y page 102). X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 110) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 112).
X Press the M memory button and then press
storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected pre- set position. A tone sounds when the set- tings have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage posi- tion button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button.
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Useful information ............................ 118
Exterior lighting ................................ 118
Interior lighting ................................. 126
Replacing bulbs ................................. 128
Windscreen wipers ........................... 131118 Exterior lighting
Useful information
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 25).
Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obli- gations.
Driving abroad General notes If your journey takes you to countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which the vehicle is registered, your headlamps must be switched to symmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos- sible after crossing the border. This prevents oncoming traffic from being dazzled. Sym- metrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway.
X Turn protective cap : anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Push switchover lever ; down. X Insert protective cap : and turn it clock-
wise.
Convert the headlamps back to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as possible after return- ing across the border.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System X Before crossing the border, set the head- lamps to symmetrical dipped beam and when returning to asymmetrical dipped- beam using the "Dipped-beam headlamps for driving on the right or left" function on the on-board computer (Y page 281).
If the headlamps are converted to symmetri- cal dipped beam, the "motorway mode" and "extended range foglamps" functions are not available.
Setting the exterior lighting Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using the: Rlight switch Rcombination switch (Y page 121) Ron-board computer (Y page 280)
Light switch Operation
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1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on. X Turn the light switch to Ã. The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/ parking lamps) switches off automatically if you: Rremove the key from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0
Automatic headlamp mode G WARNING If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy, snowing or there is poor visibility, the dipped- beam headlamps will not come on automati- cally. This could endanger you and others. In such situations turn the light switch to L. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times.
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp à is the preferred light switch setting. The light setting is automatically selected accord- ing to the brightness of the ambient light (exception: poor visibility due to weather con- ditions such as fog, snow or spray): RKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
side lamps are switched on or off automat- ically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
RWith the engine running: if you have acti- vated the daytime driving lights function via the on-board computer, the daytime driving lights or the dipped-beam headlamps and side lamps are switched on or off automat- ically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
X To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
The daytime driving lights improve the visibil- ity of your vehicle during the day. Here, the daytime driving lights function must be switched on via the on-board computer (Y page 280). When the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on, the green L indicator lamp
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in the instrument cluster lights up and the daytime driving lights go out or are dimmed. Dipped-beam headlamps G WARNING If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy, snowing or there is poor visibility, the dipped- beam headlamps will not come on automati- cally. This could endanger you and others. In such situations turn the light switch to L. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times.
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp Even if the light sensor does not detect that is dark, the side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps switch on when the key is inserted into the ignition lock and the light switch is set to the L position. This is a particularly useful function in the event of rain and fog. X To switch on the dipped-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L.
The green L indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up.
Rear foglamp
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp The rear foglamp improves visibility of your vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of heavy fog. Please take note of the country- specific regulations for the use of rear fog- lamps. X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã. X Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Side lamps ! If the battery has been excessively dis- charged, the side lamps or parking lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start. Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according to legal standards. Avoid the continuous
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use of the T side lamps for several hours. If possible, switch on the X right or the W left parking lamp.
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp X To switch on: turn light switch to T.
The green T indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps 3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp Switching on the parking lamps ensures the corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina- ted. X To switch on the parking lamps: the key
is not in the ignition lock or it is in posi- tion 0.
X Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the vehicle).
Combination switch Turn signals
: Main-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = Headlamp flasher ? Turn signal, left X To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?.
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Main-beam headlamps
Headlamp flasher
: Main-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = Headlamp flasher ? Turn signal, left X To switch on the main-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã. X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :. In the à position, the main-beam head- lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running. The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up when the main-beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the main-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The blue K indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out.
i Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it controls activation of the main-beam headlamps (Y page 124).
: Main-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = Headlamp flasher ? Turn signal, left X To switch on: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2, or start the engine. X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corre- sponding side of the vehicle will flash. X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if: Ran airbag is deployed. Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 70 km/h and comes to a standstill.
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto- matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 10 km/h again after a full brake appli- cation. i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper- ated five times (Y page 131) while the lights are on and the engine is running. When you switch off the ignition, the automatic head- lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.
Intelligent Light System General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the prevailing driving and weather conditions. It offers advanced functions for improved illu- mination of the road surface, e.g. depending on the vehicle speed or weather conditions. The system includes the active light function, cornering light function, motorway mode and extended range foglamps. The system is only active when it is dark. You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent Light System" using the on-board computer (Y page 281).
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Active light function
The active light function is a system that moves the headlamps according to the steer- ing movements of the front wheels. In this way, relevant areas remain illuminated while driving. This allows you to recognise pedes- trians, cyclists and animals. Active: when the lights are switched on.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu- mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis- ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only be activated when the dipped-beam head- lamps are switched on. Active: Rif you are driving at speeds below
40 km/h and the turn signal is activated or the steering wheel is turned.
Rif you are driving at speeds between
40 km/h and 70 km/h and turn the steer- ing wheel.
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Not active: if you are driving at speeds above 40 km/h or switch off the turn signal or turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead posi- tion. The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time, but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes.
Motorway mode
Motorway mode increases the range of the beam. Active: if you are driving at a speed above 110 km/h and do not make any large steering movements for at least 1000 m or if you are driving at a speed above 130 km/h. Not active: if you are driving at speeds below 80 km/h following activation.
Extended range foglamps
The extended range foglamps reduce the glare experienced by the driver and improve the illumination of the edge of the carriage- way.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below 70 km/h and you switch on the rear foglamp Not active: if, following activation, you are driving at speeds above 100 km/h or if you switch off the rear foglamp.
Off-road lights The off-road lights facilitate the early recog- nition of objects/obstacles when driving off- road thanks to a symmetrical, wider and brighter distribution of light from the dipped- beam headlamps. Active: when driving at speeds no faster than 50 km/h and the off-road program selector wheel is in position 1 or 2. Not active: when driving at speeds above 50 km/h. When the off-road lights are switched on, the cornering light function is permanently acti- vated, the active light function is deactivated and the headlamp range control is set to static mode.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Important safety notes G WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid designed to assist driving. The driver is responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light, vision and traffic con- ditions. The system may be impaired or deactivated: Rif there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray
Rif the area of the windscreen around the
optical sensor is dirty, misted up or covered up, e.g. by a sticker
The system may not recognise the following road users: Rroad users that have no lighting, e.g. pedes-
trians
Rroad users that have poor lighting, e.g.
cyclists
Rroad users whose lighting is not clearly visi- ble, e.g. road users behind a crash barrier
Ron rare occasions: road users that have
lights that may be recognised too late or not at all
The automatic main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated, or they may be activated despite road users travelling in front of or approaching the vehicle. Thus, you could cause an accident and injure yourself and others. Always observe traffic conditions and, if necessary, dip the lights manually.
You can use this function to set the head- lamps to change between dipped beam and main beam automatically. The system recog- nises vehicles with their lights on, either approaching from the opposite direction or travelling in front of your vehicle, and conse- quently switches the headlamps from main beam to dipped beam. The system automatically adapts the dipped- beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
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tance to the other vehicle. Once the system no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac- tivates the main-beam headlamps. The system's optical sensor is located behind the windscreen near the overhead control panel.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off
: Main-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = Headlamp flasher ? Turn signal, left X To activate: activate the Adaptive High- beam Assist function using the on-board computer (Y page 281).
X Turn the light switch to Ã. X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow : (Y page 121). The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc- tion display lights up if it is dark and the light sensor activates the dipped-beam headlamps. If you are driving at speeds above 45 km/h: the headlamp range is set automatically depending on the distance between the vehicle and other road users. If you are driving at speeds above 55 km/h and no other road users are rec- ognised:
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the main-beam headlamps are switched on automatically. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up. If you are driving at speeds below 45 km/h or other road users are recog- nised or the roads are adequately lit: the main-beam headlamps are switched off automatically. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display remains lit.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position. The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Headlamps misted up on the inside The headlamps may mist up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity. X Switch on the lights and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes, depend- ing on the length of the journey and the weather conditions (humidity and temper- ature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish: X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel : p To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c To switch the front interior lighting
on
= v To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
? | To switch the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p To switch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on
Rear overhead control panel (second row of seats) : To switch the reading lamp on/off
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? | To switch the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p To switch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on: set the switch to centre
position B.
X To switch off: set the switch to the |
position.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if you: Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Rremove the key from the ignition lock The interior lighting is activated for a short time when the key is removed from the igni- tion lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer (Y page 282).
Manual interior lighting control
Rear overhead control panel (third row of seats) : Reading lamp
Interior lighting control General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except for when the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. The colour and brightness of the ambient lighting may be set using the on-board com- puter (Y page 281).
Automatic interior lighting control
Overhead control panel : p To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c To switch the front interior lighting
on
= v To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
Overhead control panel : p To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c To switch the front interior lighting
on
= v To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
? | To switch the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
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A p To switch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
B To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on
X To switch on the front interior lighting:
set the switch to the c position.
observed, the lights must be switched on before starting the engine. Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
