2013 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

Pay attention to the important safety notes (Y page 105). Do not interchange the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints to the correct position.

Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : and push the head restraint down to the desired posi- tion.

Adjusting the head restraints electri- cally X To adjust the head restraint height: slide

the switch for head restraint adjustment (Y page 106) up or down in the direction of the arrow.

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Folding the front-seat backrests forward/back Important safety notes G WARNING If the backrest is not engaged, it could fold forwards during a braking manoeuvre or in the event of an accident, for example. The seat backrest will then push the vehicle occupant against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in addi- tional injury. This poses an increased risk of injury. Before each journey, make sure that the back- rest engages fully as described. G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if the backrest is not in the upright position. When braking or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck inju- ries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in the upright position. G WARNING When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle occupant could become trapped by the guide rail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat when adjusting it.

Folding the seat backrest forwards With the EASY-ENTRY feature, the seat moves forwards if: Ryou have folded the seat backrest forwards

and

Rthe seat is in the rear half of the adjustment

range

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This makes it easier for passengers to get into and out of the rear compartment. The head restraint also lowers on vehicles with electric seat adjustment.

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.

X Vehicles without memory function:

release the head restraint if necessary and push it down.

X Pull seat release handle : forwards and fold the backrest forwards until the seat backrest engages.

X Push the seat as far forwards as it will go. X Vehicles with memory function: pull seat

release handle : forwards and fold the backrest forwards as far as it will go. The seat moves automatically to the fore- most position.

Folding back the seat backrest X Vehicles without memory function:

push the seat backrest back horizontally until the seat reaches the position that was previously set.

X Fold the seat backrest backwards until you hear it engage. Do so in a smooth manner.

X After the seat backrest has been folded

back, check the position of the head restraint and set it to the correct position. X Vehicles with memory function: swing

back the seat backrest. The seat moves automatically to the stored position.

: To raise the backrest contour ; To soften the backrest contour = To lower the backrest contour ? To harden the backrest contour

Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off G WARNING If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the seat cushion and backrest padding may become very hot. The health of vehicle occu- pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury. Therefore, do not switch on the seat heating repeatedly.

The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

heating may switch off.

Driver's and front-passenger seat 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 20 minutes after it is set to level 1. 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 heating

Problem The seat heating has switched off prema- turely or cannot be switched on.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- sumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as

the rear window heating or interior lighting.

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. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

ventilation may switch off.

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 You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you: Radjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or

mirrors

Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. G WARNING Children could become trapped by the steer- ing wheel if they adjust it. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

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.

i You can open the front side windows and the sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature (Y page 96). The seat ven- tilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Adjusting the steering wheel man- ually G WARNING The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if you adjust it while driving. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure that the steering wheel is locked before driving off. Never unlock the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion.

: 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.

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Adjusting the steering wheel electri- cally

: To adjust the steering wheel height ; To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the key is removed from the ignition lock. i Further related subjects:

REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

(Y page 111)

RStoring settings (Y page 115)

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes G WARNING When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts the steering wheel, you and other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak- ing adjustments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the steering wheel. If someone is trapped: Rpress one of the memory function position

buttons, or

Rmove the switch for steering wheel adjust-

ment in the opposite direction to that in which the steering wheel is moving.

The adjustment process is stopped.

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G WARNING If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is making adjustments, you could lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before driving off.

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 235).

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.

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.

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 visible in the mirrors are closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from road users driving behind you when changing lanes, for instance. There is a risk of an accident. You should therefore always look over your shoulder to determine the actual distance from road users driving behind you.

The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision. After the engine has been started, the exte- rior mirrors are automatically heated if the rear window heating is switched on and the outside temperature is low. Heating takes a maximum of 10 minutes. i The exterior mirrors can also be heated manually by switching on the rear window heating.

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.

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Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- trically

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.

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 236). 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 236): 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.

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i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in

manually, they do not fold out.

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 the mirror- folding button until you hear a click and then the mirror engage in position (Y page 113). The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 112).

Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors 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.

Parking position of the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear 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 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 ?. 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 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.

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 If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, the adjustments could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the memory function on the driver's side while the vehicle is stationary. G WARNING When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu- pants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. While the memory function is making adjust- ments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering

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wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme- diately release the memory function position button. The adjustment process is stopped. G WARNING If children activate the memory function, they could become trapped, especially if they are unattended. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

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

X Adjust the seat (Y page 106). X On the driver's side, adjust the steering

wheel (Y page 111) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 112).

X Briefly 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.

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Calling up a stored setting ! If you want to move the seat from the fully reclined position to a stored seat position, first raise the backrest. The seat could oth- erwise be damaged.

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 ................................. 125
Replacing bulbs ................................. 125
Windscreen wipers ........................... 129

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Useful information

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 28).

Exterior lighting General 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.

Notes on 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 (exception: vehicles with halogen headlamps). This pre- vents oncoming traffic from being dazzled. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway.

Vehicles with halogen headlamps It is not necessary to switch your headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which the vehicle is registered. Legal require-

ments are fulfilled without switching the headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam.

Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps 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 232).

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 Rheadlamp range control (vehicles with hal-

ogen headlamps only) (Y page 120)

Rcombination switch (Y page 121) Ron-board computer (Y page 218) (vehicles

with a 4-button multifunction steering wheel) or (Y page 231) (vehicles with a 12- button multifunction steering wheel)

Light switch Operation

1W Left-hand parking lamps 2X Right-hand parking lamps

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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 fog lamp CN Foglamp (vehicles with front fog-

lamps only)

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 When the light switch is set to Ã, the dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to the weather conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an accident. In such situations, turn the light switch to L.

The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting at all times. Ã 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

switched on the daytime driving lights func-

tion in the on-board computer, the daytime driving lights or the side lamps and dipped- beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically 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 detect- ability of your vehicle during the day. The "daytime driving lights" function must be switched on via the on-board computer (Y page 218) (vehicles with 4-button multi- function steering wheel) or (Y page 231) (vehicles with 12-button multifunction steer- ing wheel). When the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and the daytime driving lights switch off. Dipped-beam headlamps G WARNING When the light switch is set to Ã, the dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to the weather conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an accident. In such situations, turn the light switch to L.

When the ignition is switched on and the light switch is in position L, the side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on even if the light sensor does not sense dark ambient light conditions. This is advanta- geous when there is fog or rain. 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.

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Foglamps In conditions where visibility is poor due to fog, snow or rain, the foglamps improve visi- bility as well as making it easier for other road users to see you. They can be operated together with the side lamps or together with the side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps. X To switch on the foglamps: 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 N button.

The green N indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up.

X To switch off the front foglamps: press

the N button. The green N indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out.

Only vehicles with front foglamps are equip- ped with the "Foglamp" function; for how to operate the foglamps on vehicles with the Intelligent Light System (Y page 123). Rear fog lamp The rear foglamp improves the visibility of your vehicle in heavy fog for the following traffic. Please observe the country-specific laws on the use of rear foglamps. 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 use of the T side lamps for several hours. If possible, switch on the X right or the W left parking lamp.

X To switch on: turn the light switch to

T. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

Parking lamps Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu- minated. 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).

Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen headlamps) The headlamp range control allows you to adjust the cone of light from the headlamps to suit the vehicle load.

Headlamp range control g Driver's seat and front-passenger seat

occupied

1 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and

rear seats occupied

2 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and

rear seats occupied, boot laden

3 Driver's and front-passenger seats occu- pied and maximum permissible rear axle load utilised, e.g. when towing a trailer

X Start the engine. X Turn the headlamp range control to the

position which corresponds to the load in your 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 ?.

Main-beam headlamps 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.

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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 K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the main-beam head- lamps are switched on.

X To switch off the main-beam head-

lamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

Headlamp flasher 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

The hazard warning lamps switch on auto- matically if: Ran airbag is deployed or Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a

speed of more than 70 km/h and comes to a standstill

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,

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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 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 while the lights are on and the engine is running (Y page 129). When you switch off the ignition, the automatic head- lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.

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

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" function using the on-board computer (Y page 232).

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. The corner- ing light function can only be activated when the dipped-beam headlamps 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.

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.

Motorway mode

Motorway mode increases the range of the beam. Active: Rif you are driving at speeds above

110 km/h and do not make any large steer- ing movements for 1,000 m.

Rif you are driving at speeds 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

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Important safety notes G WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise road users: Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians Rwho have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist recognises road users too late or not at all. In this, or in similar situations, the automatic main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated or activated regardless. There is a risk of an accident. Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the main-beam headlamps in good time.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions. In particular, the detection of obstacles can be restricted if there is: Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or

snow

Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are

obscured

General notes You can use this function to set the head- lamps to change between dipped beam and main beam automatically. The system recog-

The headlamp range is set automatically depending on the distance between the vehicle and other road users. If you are driving at speeds above approx- imately 55 km/h and no other road users are detected: 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 detected 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 multifunc- tion display 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.

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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- 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 X To switch on: switch on the Adaptive High-

beam Assist function using the on-board computer (Y page 232).

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 when it is dark and the light sensor activates the dipped-beam headlamps. If you are driving at speeds above approx- imately 45 km/h:

Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting

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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 233).

Manual interior lighting control X To switch the interior lighting on/off:

press the c button.

X To switch the reading lamps on/off:

press the p button.

: u Switches the rear interior lighting

on/off

; | Switches the automatic interior

lighting control on/off

= p Switches the right-hand front read-

ing lamp on/off

? c Switches the front interior lighting

on/off

A p Switches the left-hand front reading

lamp on/off

Crash-responsive emergency lighting The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. X To switch off the crash-responsive emergency lighting: press the hazard warning lamp button.

or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the

key.

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.

Automatic interior lighting control X To switch on/off: press the | button. When the automatic interior lighting con- trol is activated, the button is flush with the overhead control panel.

The interior lighting automatically switches on if you: Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Rremove the key from the ignition lock

Replacing bulbs Important safety notes Xenon bulbs G DANGER Xenon bulbs are under high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of the xenon bulb and touch the electrical contacts. There is a risk of fatal injury. Never touch the parts or the electrical con- tacts of the xenon bulb. Always have work on the xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.

If your vehicle is equipped with xenon bulbs, you can recognise this by the following: the cone of light from the xenon bulbs moves from the top to the bottom and back again when you start the engine. For this to be

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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.

Overview of bulb replacement – bulbs You can replace the following bulbs. The details for the bulb type can be found in the legend.

Halogen headlamps : Side lamp/parking lamp: W 5 W ; Main-beam headlamp: H7 55 W = Dipped-beam headlamp: H7 55 W

Vehicles with Intelligent Light System : Cornering lamp: H7 55 W

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.

Other bulbs G WARNING Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can become very hot during use. When replacing a bulb, you could burn yourself on these com- ponents. There is a risk of injury. Allow these components to cool down before replacing the bulb.

Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if its glass tube has been scratched. The bulb may explode if: Ryou touch it Rit is hot Ryou drop it Ryou scratch it Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps designed for that purpose. Only fit spare bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age. Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it off with a lint-free cloth. Protect bulbs from moisture during opera- tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with liquids. There are bulbs other than the xenon bulbs that you cannot replace yourself. Replace only the bulbs listed (Y page 126). Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con- sult a qualified specialist workshop. If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Main-beam headlamps (halogen head- lamps)

Tail lamps : Reversing lamp: P 21 W ; Brake lamp: P 21 W = Brake lamp/side lamp: P 21 W

Replacing the front bulbs Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen headlamps)

X Switch off the lights. X Open the bonnet. X Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and

pull it out.

X Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull

it out.

X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. X Insert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn

it clockwise.

X Align housing cover : and turn it clock-

wise until it engages.

X Switch off the lights. X Open the bonnet. X Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and

pull it out.

X Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull

it out.

X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. X Insert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn

it clockwise.

X Align housing cover : and turn it clock-

wise until it engages.

Side lamps/parking lamps (halogen headlamps)

X Switch off the lights. X Open the bonnet. X Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and

pull it out.

X Pull out bulb holder ;.

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X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. X Insert bulb holder ;. X Align housing cover : and turn it clock-

wise until it engages.

Cornering lamps (Intelligent Light Sys- tem)

Right-hand side trim panel

X Switch off the lights. X Open the bonnet. X Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and

pull it out.

X Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull

it out.

X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. X Insert bulb holder ; into the lamp and turn

it clockwise.

X Align housing cover : and turn it clock-

wise until it engages.

Replacing the rear bulbs Opening and closing the side trim pan- els You must open the side trim panel in the boot and remove the first-aid kit before you can replace the bulbs in the tail lamps.

Left-hand side trim panel (vehicles without a sound system or trailer tow hitch) X To open: release side trim panel : at the top and fold it down in the direction of the arrow.

X To close: insert side panel :.

Left-hand side trim panel (vehicles with a sound system or trailer coupling)

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X To open: turn rotary catch : 90° in the direction of the arrow and remove side trim panel ;.

X To close: insert side trim panel ; and turn rotary catch : 90° in the opposite direc- tion to the arrow.

Tail lamps X Switch off the lights. X Open the boot. X Open the side trim panel (Y page 128).

X Press the respective bulb :, ; or = back and turn it anti-clockwise to remove it from the bulb holder.

X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and

turn it clockwise.

X Reinsert the connector for LED light func-

tions in the bulb holder.

X Insert the bulb holder again and lock it in

place.

X Insert the tail lamp connector. X Close the side trim panel (Y page 128).

Windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on/ off ! Do not operate the windscreen wipers when the windscreen is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windscreen can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscreen is dry.

! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on the windscreen after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, this may be due to wax or other residue. Clean the windscreen with washer fluid after an auto- matic car wash.

X Remove the tail lamp connector X Simultaneously press retaining lugs : in the direction of the arrow and slightly pull out the bulb holder with the bulbs.

X Remove the connector for LED light func-

tions from the top of the bulb holder. X Pull the bulb holder out with the bulbs.

: Reversing lamp ; Brake lamp = Side lamp/brake lamp

5 Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.

Combination switch 1 $ Windscreen wipers off 2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low5

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! Never open the bonnet if a windscreen wiper arm has been folded away from the windscreen. Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windscreen. Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when