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Seats Important safety notes G WARNING The seats can still be adjusted when there is no key in the ignition lock. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. They could otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat. G WARNING Make sure that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the central area of the head restraint. If your head is not supported correctly by the head restraint, you could suffer a severe neck injury in the event of an accident. Never drive if the head restraints are not engaged and set correctly. G WARNING In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before setting the vehicle in motion. G WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. G WARNING Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points: Radjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.
Radjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly.
Radjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.
Rnever place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle" section. A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
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heating should also not be used to dry the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats. ! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats. ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when resetting the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
i The head restraints in the front seats are
installed with the NECK-PRO system (Y page 53). For this reason, it is not possible to remove the head restraints from the front seats.
Vehicles without the through-loading feature: the head restraints cannot be removed from the rear compartment seats. For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
i Further related subjects:
RThrough-loading feature in the rear
bench seat (Sedan) (Y page 293)
REASY-PACK through-loading feature in
the rear bench seat (Wagon) (Y page 294)
Adjusting the seats
: Head restraint height ; Seat cushion angle = Seat height ? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment A Backrest angle i If PRE-SAFE® is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better position if it was previously in an unfavourable position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 116).
i Vehicles with the through-loading feature: if you fold down a rear seat backrest, the respective front seat is moved forwards slightly in order to avoid contact.
Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the angle of the head restraints
Example: Sedan X Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the head restraints electrically
X To adjust the head restraint height: slide switch for head restraint adjustment : up or down in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints G WARNING When folding back the head restraint side bolsters, do not put your hands between the side bolster and the cushion holder. There is a danger of becoming trapped.
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X To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left- hand side bolster : into the desired position.
X To adjust the angle of the head
restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.
Rear seat head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. G WARNING For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are
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occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. G WARNING Make sure that the rear seat head restraints are engaged. Otherwise, their protective function cannot be guaranteed. Otherwise, the back of the head will not be supported in the event of a collision. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat occupants could be severely or even fatally injured.
Lowering the rear seat head restraints from the front
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch : and push
the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.
i If you pull the head restraint forward
slightly, the effort required to adjust it is reduced.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press button :.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height
Example: Sedan X Pull or push the top of the head restraint
until it is in the desired position.
Removing and installing the rear seat head restraints (only for vehicles with the through-loading feature) G WARNING Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints installed. This reduces the risk of injury to occupants in the event of an accident.
Example: Sedan
Example: Sedan
X Release the rear seat backrest and fold it
slightly forwards (Y page 293).
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To re-install: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
X Fold back the rear seat backrest until it
engages.
Adjusting the active multicontour seat Overview
: To adjust the seat cushion length ; To switch the dynamic function on or off = To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest
? To switch the massage function on or off A To adjust the contour of the backrest to
increase/decrease support
B To adjust the height/depth of the
backrest contour
The active multicontour seat on the driver's side automatically adapts the sides of the backrest to your current driving style. You can adjust the contour of the seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides.
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Dynamic function The dynamic function adjusts the air cushions in the side bolsters of the seat backrests to ensure ideal lateral support at all times. X To switch on: press button ; once or
twice until the desired level is set. One or two indicator lamps in button ; light up.
X To switch off: press button ; repeatedly until all indicator lamps in button ; go out. You can choose between two different levels.
Level 1 (one indicator lamp)
Level 2 (two indicator lamps)
Standard setting: slightly increased lateral support and slow build-up of air pressure in the side bolsters of the seat backrest. Sport setting: increased lateral support and fast build-up of pressure in the side bolsters of the seat backrest.
Massage function (PULSE) The massage function helps you to prevent muscle tension on long journeys. You can choose between two levels. X To switch on: press button ? once or
twice until the desired level is set. One or two indicator lamps in button ? light up. The air cushions in the lumbar region vibrate for approximately 20 minutes.
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Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
: 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.
Folding bench seat in the cargo compartment (Wagon) Important safety notes G WARNING The rear seat backrests must be locked in the upright position if you are using the folding bench seat in the cargo compartment. Do not pull away unless the head restraint in the folding bench seat is installed correctly. Make sure that the center of the head restraint supports the seat occupant's head at about eye level. This can reduce the risk of injury to a child in the event of an accident. Ensure that the seat belt is routed correctly across the body and the seat belt buckle is engaged. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. This applies even if they are secured in a child restraint system. Secure children as recommended; see the "Children in the vehicle" section.
G WARNING Only replace damaged covers with genuine covers. Make sure that items of luggage and other objects in the cargo compartment are well secured. Otherwise, the load could cause injury in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
The folding bench seat in the cargo compartment is only suitable for persons no more than 4.6 ft (1.40 m) tall and weighing a maximum of 110 lb (50 kg). The maximum permissible weight available for passengers may be reduced by extensive optional extras and the vehicle load. Observe the maximum gross vehicle weight and the gross axle weight rating, which can be found on the vehicle identification plate (Y page 405). The combined cargo cover and net must be installed if you are using the folding bench seat (Y page 297).
Folding out the folding bench seat
X Make sure that the backrests of the rear
bench seat are locked in the upright position.
X Move the handle for the combined cargo
cover and net upwards (Y page 297).
X Pull release handle : and fold the backrest of the folding bench seat upwards.
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X Hook the seat belts into retainers =. X Pull release handle ; and fold the folding
bench seat cushion into the sitting position.
X Push down the seat cushion until the
backrest engages fully.
X Fold the head restraints upwards.
X To install: push seat cushion ; into seat cushion guides : at a slight angle from the rear =.
X Fold seat cushion ; back into its original
position ? until it engages.
Folding back the folding bench seat
Installing and removing the seat cushion
X Pull the seat cushion upwards by tab : and fold it back into its original position until it engages.
You must remove the seat cushion if you wish to lift the trunk floor, e.g. if the vehicle has a flat tire. X To remove: fold seat cushion ; upwards
and remove it from seat cushion guides :.
X Press release button : and fold the head
restraints down.
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! In order to avoid causing damage, push the head restraints completely into their guides and click the seat belt buckles into their guides.
Driver's and front-passenger seat
X Press release catch : and push the head
restraints in fully.
X Fold backrest ; of the folding bench seat
into its original position until it engages.
Switching the seat heating on/off Activating/deactivating 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.
1 Canada only.
Rear seats1
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. Driver's and front-passenger seat: the system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. Rear seat: the system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five 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 SmartKey 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.
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 prematurely 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 defroster or interior lighting.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off Activating/deactivating
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
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.
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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 94). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level.
Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched off prematurely 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 defroster or interior lighting.
Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, 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.
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Adjusting the steering wheel
: 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 112)
RStoring settings (Y page 116)
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. 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. i The steering wheel heating may switch off
temporarily if: Rthe temperature of the vehicle interior is
above 86 ‡ (30 †)
Rthe temperature of the steering wheel is
above 95 ‡ (35 †)
Indicator lamp = remains on.
Problems with the steering wheel heating If steering wheel heating indicator lamp = is flashing, the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically. 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 defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel heating will switch back on automatically.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature. If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped, stop the adjustment procedure. To halt the procedure: Rpress the steering column adjustment
button.
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons.
The steering column stops moving immediately.
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Do not keep the memory function position button pressed as this will start the memory function and set the steering wheel and seat in motion. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. They could open the driver's door and thereby unintentionally activate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature and become trapped. G WARNING Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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 241).
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 and KEYLESS-GO is
in position 1
Ropen the driver's door and the SmartKey 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 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 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 116).
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.
Mirrors Rear-view mirror
X Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever :
forwards or back.
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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 accident, e.g. when changing lane. For this reason, make sure of the actual distance from the vehicle driving behind by glancing over your shoulder.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically This function is only available in vehicles for Canada.
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 9 mph
(15 km/h) you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. 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 241). 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 This function is only available in vehicles for Canada.
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.
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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.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 241): Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
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.
i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror 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 (only for Canada): press and hold mirror-folding button : until you hear a click and then the mirrors engage in position (Y page 114). The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 114).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors G WARNING If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti- glare 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.
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.
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i If you shift the transmission to another position, the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side returns to the driving position.
Using the memory button 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.
Calling up a stored parking position setting 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: Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
Rif you press button : for the exterior
mirror 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 conditions by the seat moving of its own accord, and as a result cause an accident.
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
Ractive multicontour seat: dynamic function
level
Rdriver's side: steering wheel position Rdriver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides
X Adjust the seat (Y page 104). X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 112) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 114).
X Press memory button M and 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.
Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage
position 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 ............................ 120
Exterior lighting ................................ 120
Interior lighting ................................. 128
Replacing bulbs ................................. 130
Windshield wipers ............................ 132120 Exterior lighting
Useful information
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 25).
Exterior lighting Important safety 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. If you wish to drive during the daytime without lights, switch off the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer (Y page 239).
Driving abroad Symmetrical low-beam headlamps 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.
Asymmetrical low-beam headlamps 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 the exterior lighting Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using: Rthe light switch Rthe combination switch (Y page 124) Rthe on-board computer (Y page 239)
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 CN Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
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 If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy, snowing or there is poor visibility, the low- beam headlamps will not come on automatically. 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 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 CN Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
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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 brightness: 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 239). If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to T or L, the manual settings
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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.
Front fog lamps
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 If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy, snowing or there is poor visibility, the low- beam headlamps will not come on automatically. 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 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 CN Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
In conditions where visibility is poor due to fog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve visibility as well as making it easier for other road users to see you. They can be operated together with the parking lamps or together with the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps. X To switch on the front 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.
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 CN Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
Even if the light sensor does not detect that is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps switch on when the SmartKey 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.
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X Press the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
X Press the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
the N button. The green N indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function. Rear fog lamp
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 CN Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
The rear fog lamp 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 fog lamp: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.X Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
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 CN Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
X To switch on: turn light switch to T.
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Standing lamps
Combination switch Turn signals
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 CN Fog lamp (only vehicles with front fog
lamps)
Switching on the parking 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 to W (left-hand side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the vehicle).
: 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 ?.
High-beam headlamps
: High-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = High-beam flasher ? Turn signal, left
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
Hazard warning lamps
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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 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 126).
High-beam flasher
: High-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = High-beam flasher ? Turn signal, left X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =.
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 is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a halt.
If the vehicle returns to a speed of over 6 mph (10 km/h) after a full application of the brakes, the hazard warning lamps are deactivated automatically. 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 132) 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.
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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: if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn signals or turn the steering wheel. Not active: if you are driving at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn signals 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.
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.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Important safety notes G WARNING The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid intended to support you while driving. The driver is and remains responsible for proper vehicle lighting in accordance with the prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions. The system may be impaired or unavailable when Rvisibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
Rthe optical sensor area of the windshield is dirty, fogged up, or covered by a sticker for example
The system cannot recognize the following
