·
A
lways switch on the low beam head-
lights when driving in the dark, in rainy
conditions and in poor visibility.
·
The rear lights will not be switched on
with the daytime running lights. If the
rear lights are not switched on, the ve-
hicle may not be visible to other road
users if it is dark, raining, or if visibility is
poor.
WARNING
Automatic lighting control
switches
the low beam hea
dlights on and o only
when there is a change in brightness level.
·
Switch the low beam headlights on
manually if required by the weather
conditions, e.g. in the event of fog.
When reverse gear is engaged, the
c
ornering light on both sides of the ve-
hicle switches on when darkness is detec-
ted to provide better illumination of the
surrounding area when manoeuvring.
Switching the fog lamps on and
o
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witching on the front fog lamps
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the
button → page 107.
The indicator lamp in the button
lights up green.
Switching o the front fog lamps
1. Press the button again.
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witching on the rear fog lamp
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the
button → pa
ge 107.
The
indicator lamp in the button
lights up, and the indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up yellow.
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witching o the rear fog lamp
1. Press the
button again.
If the fog lamps are switched on with
switched-o lights , switched-on
parking lamps or switched-on automatic
lighting c
ontrol
, the low beam head-
lamps will be switched on independently of
the ambient brightness.
V
ehicles with a factory-fitted towing
bracket: The vehicle’s rear fog lamp is
not switched on if a trailer with rear fog
lamp is electrically connected to the vehi-
cle.
Light functions
S
ide lights
If the
side lights are switched on, both
hea
dlights light up with side lights together
with parts of the tail light clusters, the
number plate lighting and the buttons in
the centre console and the dash panel. The
automatic headlights function is activated
as from a speed of around 10 km/h
(6 mph).
Automatic headlights
When the automatic headlights function is
switched on, the vehicle lighting and the in-
strument and switch lighting will switch on
under the following c
onditions.
— The light sensor has detected darkness.
— The windscreen wipers have been
switched on for an extended period.
When the lights are switched on, the indi-
cator lamp lights up yellow.
The automatic headlights function is mere-
ly an aid and will not always be able to de-
tect all driving situations.
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment
level, the switch-on time of the automatic
headlights can be set in the vehicle settings
in the Infotainment system → page 34.
Static cornering light
When dipped beam is switched on, a cor-
nering light is switched on when turning
slowly or driving around very tight bends.
Acoustic warnings if lights are not
switched o
When the ignition has been switched o
and the driver door is opened, acoustic
warnings will sound under the following
conditions:
— If the parking light is switched on.
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