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Problems with the seat ventilation
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The seat ventilation has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on.
The on-board 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 defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will switch back on automatically.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
Before starting off, make sure the steering wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
G WARNING Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
: 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.
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering column is locked.
manually
G WARNING If the steering wheel is unlocked while the vehicle is in motion, it could change position unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
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
electrically
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock, the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch off the ignition and open the driver's door, the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
: 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 SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock.
i Further related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 117)
RStoring settings (Y page 121)
Steering wheel heating
Activating/deactivating
X Make sure that the SmartKey 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.
Steering wheel
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Problems with the steering wheel heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The steering wheel heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on.
The on-board 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 defroster or interior lighting.
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 making adjustments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
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 computer (Y page 281).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel swings upwards when you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
position 1
adjustment in the opposite direction to that in which the steering wheel is moving.
Ropen the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock
The adjustment process is stopped.
G WARNING If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature, they can become trapped, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
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.
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving
The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when:
Rthe driver's door is closed
Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock
or
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
118 Mirrors
also automatically moved to the previously 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 121).
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 position of the SmartKey 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 feature is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 281).
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever :
forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
G WARNING The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side reduces the size of the image. Visible objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the distance from road users traveling behind, e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the actual distance from the road users traveling behind by glancing over your shoulder.
X Make sure that the SmartKey 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 exterior 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 heated automatically if the rear window defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
Mirrors
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electrically
X Make sure that the SmartKey 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.
i If you are driving faster than
30 mph (47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.
soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically 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
exterior mirrors: press and hold button for folding the mirrors :(Y page 119) 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 118).
Setting the exterior mirrors
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the on-board computer (Y page 281).
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 1 in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer: (Y page 281)
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti- glare 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.
i The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on.
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Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Using the memory button
Setting and storing the parking position
Using reverse gear
: Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
; Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
= Adjustment button
: Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
? Memory button M
You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. This setting can be stored using memory button M ?.
X Make sure that the SmartKey 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 curb 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.
; Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
= Adjustment button
? Memory button M
You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way 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 SmartKey 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 curb. 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 position.
Calling up a stored parking position
setting
: Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
; Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
= Adjustment button
? Memory button M
X Turn the SmartKey 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:
Memory function 121
G WARNING When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjustments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, immediately release the memory function position button. The adjustment process is stopped.
G WARNING Children could become trapped if they activate the memory function, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people.
The following settings are stored as a single memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
Rdriver's side: steering wheel position
(15 km/h)
Rif you press button : for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides
Memory function
Storing settings
G WARNING If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
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X Adjust the seat (Ypage 104).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 116) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 118).
X Press the M memory button and then press one of the storage position buttons 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected preset position. A tone sounds when the settings have been completed.
The memory function can still be used if the SmartKey has been removed.
Calling up a stored setting
X Press the button for storage position 1, 2
or 3. Keep pressing 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 buttons.
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Useful information ............................ 124
Exterior lighting ................................ 124
Interior lighting ................................. 131
Replacing bulbs ................................. 133
Windshield wipers ............................ 136
124 Exterior lighting
Useful information
Setting the exterior lighting
i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 28).
Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam
Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road from the country where the vehicle is registered. This prevents glare to oncoming traffic. When using symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning
Have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossing the border again.
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using:
Rthe light switch
Rthe combination switch (Y page 127)
Rthe on-board computer (Y page 278)
Light switch
Operation
1W Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Rear fog lamp
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 parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
Automatic headlamp mode
G WARNING When the light switch is set to Ã, the low- beam headlamps may not be switched on
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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's lighting at all times.
1W Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Rear fog lamp
à is the favored light switch setting. The light setting is automatically selected according to the brightness of the ambient light (exception: poor visibility due to weather conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
RSmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
RWith the engine running: if you have activated the daytime running lamps function via the on-board computer, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps and parking lamps 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.
Only for Canada:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility of your vehicle during the day. The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is stationary and in high ambient light: if you turn the light switch to T, you turn on the daytime running lamps and parking lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the daytime running lamps function must be switched on using the on-board computer (Y page 278).
If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to T or L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.
i In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
Low-beam headlamps
G WARNING When the light switch is set to Ã, the low- 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.
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3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick fog. Please take note of the country- specific regulations for the use of rear fog lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamps: turn the SmartKey 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 fog lamp: press the
R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps ! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing 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 parking lamps for several hours. If possible, switch on the X right or the W left standing lamp.
1W Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Rear fog lamp
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps switch on when the ignition is switched on 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 low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey 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 instrument cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
1W Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
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Switching on the standing lamps ensures the corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in position 0.
X Turn the light switch toW (left-hand side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the vehicle).
Combination switch
Turn signal
: High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam 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 ?.
1W Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Rear fog lamp
X To switch on: turn light switch to T.
The green T indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
1W Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Rear fog lamp
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High-beam headlamps
High-beam flasher
: High-beam headlamps
: High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
X Press the combination switch beyond the
of arrow =.
pressure point in the direction of arrow :. In the à position, the high-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running. The blue K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high- beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The blue K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
i Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it controls activation of the high-beam headlamps (Y page 129).
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 corresponding 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 air bag is deployed.
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45mph (70 km/h) and comes to a standstill.
The hazard warning lamps switch off automatically if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 6mph (10km/h) again after a full brake application.
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 operated five times (Y page 136) while the lights are on and the engine is running. When you switch off the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.
Active light function
The active light function is a system that moves the headlamps according to the steering movements of the front wheels. In this way, relevant areas remain illuminated while driving. This allows you to recognize pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
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Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends, for example. It can only be activated when the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
Active:
Rif you are driving at speeds below
25mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or turn the steering wheel
Rif you are driving at speeds between
25mph (40 km/h) and45mph (70 km/h) and turn the steering wheel
Not active: if your speed exceeds 25mph (40 km/h) or if you switch off the turn signal or turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for a short time, but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes
G WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize 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
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In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users that have lights, or may recognize them too late. In this or similar situations, the automatic high-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 high-beam headlamps in good time.
You can use this function to set the headlamps to change between low beam and high beam automatically. The system recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either approaching from the opposite direction or traveling in front of your vehicle, and consequently switches the headlamps from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low- beam headlamp range depending on the distance to the other vehicle. Once the system no longer detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
: High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist function using the on- board computer (Y page 279). X Turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow : (Y page 127). The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display lights up if it is dark and the light sensor activates the low-beam headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approximately 28 mph (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 approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no other road users have been detected:
the high-beam headlamps are switched on automatically. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other road users have been detected or the roads are adequately lit:
The high-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 fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the lights and drive off. The level of moisture diminishes, depending on the length of the journey and the weather conditions (humidity and temperature).
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
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? | To switch the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p To switch the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off
B To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on
Rear overhead control panel (second row of seats) : Switches the reading lamp on/off
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 SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient lighting can be adjusted using the on-board computer (Y page 279).
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Interior lighting
Automatic interior lighting control
Manual interior lighting control
Overhead control panel : p To switch the left-hand front reading
Overhead control panel : p To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
lamp on/off
; c To switch the front interior lighting
; c To switch the front interior lighting
on
on
= v To switch the rear interior lighting
= v To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
on/off
? | To switch the front interior lighting/
? | To switch the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
automatic interior lighting control off
A p To switch the right-hand front
A p To switch the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off
reading lamp on/off
B To switch the automatic interior lighting
B To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on
control on
X To switch on: set the switch to center
X To switch the front interior lighting on:
set the switch to the c position.
X To switch the interior lighting off: set the switch to the | position or (if the door is closed) to the center position.
X To switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the u button.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the p button.
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 SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer (Y page 280).
Replacing bulbs
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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
SmartKey.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
G DANGER Xenon bulbs carry a 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 contacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs, you can recognize 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 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 connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you could burn yourself on these components. There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot replace. Replace only the bulbs listed (Y page 133). Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with your bare hands. Even minor contamination can burn into the glass surface and reduce the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint- free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb type can be found in the legend.
Halogen headlamps : Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
; High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
134 Replacing bulbs
Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
G WARNING These bulbs are pressurized.
They can explode when being changed if:
Rthey are still hot
Rthey hit an object when being removed
Rthey are dropped
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean gloves when you are changing a bulb. If necessary, have bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Tail lamp : Brake lamp: P 21 W-L
Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover from the front wheel housing before you can change the front bulbs.
X Remove the cover in the front wheel
housing (Y page 134).
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb holder ; counter-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
clockwise until it engages.
X Replace the cover in the front wheel
housing (Y page 134).
X To remove: switch off the lights.
X Turn the front wheels inwards.
X Remove securing pin ; using a suitable
tool.
X Slide cover : up and remove it.
X To install: insert cover : again and slide
it down until it engages.
X Insert securing pin ;.
High-beam headlamps (halogen
Changing the rear bulbs
Replacing bulbs
135
headlamps)
G WARNING These bulbs are pressurized.
They can explode when being changed if:
Rthey are still hot
Rthey hit an object when being removed
Rthey are dropped
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean gloves when you are changing abulb. If necessary, have bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Opening and closing the service flap
Left-hand service flap
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Pull lever = upwards and remove bulb
holder ;.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
Right-hand service flap
You must open the service flap in the cargo compartment before you can change the bulbs in the brake lamp.
X To open: release service flap : at the top,
e.g. with a screwdriver, and swing it downward in the direction of the arrow.
X Right side: remove the first-aid kit
beforehand and pull the parcel net down.
X Simultaneously press bulb holder ; and
X To close: reinsert service flap :.
pull lever = downwards.
X Align housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
136 Windshield wipers
Brake lamp
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield becoming dirty in dry weather conditions, the windshield wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Open the service flap (Y page 135).
X Turn bulb holder : counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Take 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 Close the service flap (Y page 135).
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax or other residues may be the reason for this. Clean the windshield using washer fluid after washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wiper off 2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow 5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast B í Single wipe C î To wipe with washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
In theÄ orÅ position, the appropriate wiping frequency is set automatically according to the intensity of the rain. In the Å position, the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä position, causing the windshield wipers to wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent you from observing the traffic conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
Windshield wipers
137
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch : è Rear window wiper switch 2 b To wipe with washer fluid
3 I To switch on intermittent wiping
4 0 To switch off intermittent wiping 5 ô To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 163).
X Turn switch : on the combination switch
to the corresponding position. When the rear window wiper is switched on, the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
G WARNING If the windshield wipers begin to move while
