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Lamps
Pathway lighting
Parking lamps/low beams
When you activate the headlamp flasher after
parking the vehicle and switching off the lamps,
the low beams will come on for a brief period.
You may also have this function deacti-
vated if you wish.<
Daytime running lamps*
If so desired, the light switch can remain in
position 0, 1, or 3.
In positions 0 and 3, after the vehicle is
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati-
cally switched off. In position 1, the parking
lamps are lit after the ignition is switched off.
0
1
2
3
Lights off and daytime running lamps*
Parking lamps and daytime running lamps*
Low beams
The parking lamps can be switched on as
needed as described under Parking lamps.
Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run-
ning lamps*, and Adaptive Head Light*
You can have the daytime running lamps
activated on your vehicle.<
If you open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched off, then the exterior lighting is
switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2,
or 3.
Automatic headlamp control*
In switch position 3, the low beams are
switched on or off automatically, for example in
tunnels, at dawn and dusk, and in the event of
precipitation. The Adaptive Head Light* is acti-
vated.
Switch on the parking lamps as needed, switch
position 1.
Parking lamps
In switch position 1, the vehicle is lit on all sides.
You can use the parking lamps for parking.
When you enter a tunnel with bright ceiling
lighting, this can delay the switching on of your
low beams.
The headlamps can also come on when the sun
is low on the horizon in a blue sky.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. For this reason, avoid using them for
extended periods; otherwise, it may no longer
be possible to start the engine. It is preferable to
switch on the one-sided roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 59.<
The low beams remain switched on
regardless of the ambient light when you
switch on the front fog lamps*.
When the daytime running lamps are activated,
refer to page 58, the low beam headlamps are
always switched on when the switch is in
position 3 and the ignition is switched on.<
Low beams
The low beams light up when the switch is in
position 2 and the ignition is on.
If so desired, the light switch can remain in
position 3. The exterior lamps are automatically
switched off after the vehicle is switched off.
Defective lamps
The indicator lamp lights up:
At least one bulb of the exterior lighting
on the vehicle is defective.
Replacing bulbs, refer to page 104.
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Automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for the driver's judg-
ment in determining when the vehicle lamps
should be switched on. For example, the sys-
tem cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To
avoid safety risks, you should always switch on
the low beams manually under these condi-
tions.<
High beams/
roadside parking lamps
You can have the sensitivity of the head-
lamp control adjusted.<
Adaptive Head Light*
1
2
3
High beams
Headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumination
of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the road.
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also have the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking. When doing
so, be sure to comply with national regulations.
In tight curves, e.g. serpentines, or when mak-
ing turns, up to a speed of approx. 43 mph/
70 km/h, a turning lamp is switched on and illu-
minates the inside of the curve.
After switching off the engine, press the lever
up or down past the resistance point, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. For this reason, avoid using them for
extended periods; otherwise, it may no longer
be possible to start the engine.<
Activating Adaptive Head Light
With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the
Control automatic driving lamp position, refer to
page 58.
Front fog lamps*
The turning lamp is switched on automatically
depending on the steering angle or the turn sig-
nal position.
In order not to blind oncoming traffic, the Adap-
tive Head Light points toward the passenger
side when the vehicle is stopped. When driving
in reverse, only the turning lamp is active and
lights up the region on the outside of the curve.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-
lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is
malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Briefly press the button to switch on/off.
The parking lamps or low beams must
be switched on for the fog lamps to
operate. The green indicator lamp lights
up when the fog lamps are on.
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If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Switching interior lamps on and off
Briefly press button 1.
If you want the interior lamps to remain off all
the time, press and hold the button for approx.
3 seconds.
Instrument lighting
Press the button briefly to revert to normal
operation.
You can have your interior lamps set to
dim smoothly to the desired level when
you switch them on or off.<
Front reading lamps*
Switch on and off with buttons 2.
Rear reading lamps*
Turn the knurled wheel to adjust the illumina-
tion intensity.
Interior lamps
Switch on and off with the button.
To avoid discharging the battery, all of the
vehicle's interior lamps are automatically
extinguished approx. 15 minutes after the igni-
tion is switched off.<
The interior lamps operate automatically.
If you wish, you can have the interior
lamps switch on after you unlock the vehi-
cle mechanically. You may have this function
activated/deactivated if you wish.<
If the interior lamps remain switched on
after locking the vehicle, one of the doors
or the liftgate may not be completely closed.<
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