Dipped-beam headlamps
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 particularly useful when
there is fog or rain.
X
To switch on: turn the key to position 2 in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to the L position.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime driving lights
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
$ or à position.
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.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving aid.
You are responsible for the vehicle lighting at all
times.
When the side lamps and dipped-beam head-
lamps are switched on, the green T (side
lamps) and L (dipped-beam headlamps)
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
à is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected according
to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-
tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions,
such as fog, snow or spray):
R
Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the side
lamps are switched on or off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient
light.
R
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driving
lights or the side lamps and dipped-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automati-
cally.
X
To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to Ã.
Foglamps/rear foglamp
You can only switch the foglamps on/off man-
ually in vehicles which have foglamps fitted.
Front foglamps help you to see and be seen in
conditions of poor visibility due to fog or pre-
cipitation. They can only be operated together
with the side lamps or with the dipped-beam
headlamps.
The rear foglamp improves visibility of your vehi-
cle for the traffic behind in the event of heavy
fog. Observe the legal requirements of the coun-
try you are currently in when using the rear fog-
lamps.
X
Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock
or start the engine.
X
To switch the front foglamps on/off: press
the N button.
When the green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes on, the fog lamps are
switched on.
X
To switch the rear foglamp on/off: press
the R button.
When the green R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes on, the rear foglamp
is switched on.
Parking lamps
!
If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps will switch off automatically to enable
the next engine start. Always park your vehi-
cle in accordance with legal regulations, in a
secure and adequately lit location. Avoid leav-
ing the side lamps T on for several hours.
If possible, switch on the right X or left
W parking lamp.
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
Exterior lighting
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Lights and windscreen wipers
Z
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