Automatic headlamps
c
is the preferred light switch position. 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
with the engine running: 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
c
.
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.
You are responsible for the vehicle lighting at all
times.
The daytime driving lights improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day.
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.
Dipped-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the
L
position, 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
advantageous when there is fog or rain.
X
To switch on the dipped-beam headlamps:
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 on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear foglamp
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
c
.
X
Press the
R
button.
The yellow
R
indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X
To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R
button.
The yellow
R
indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Side lamps
!
When the battery is discharged heavily, the
side lamps or parking lamps are automatically
switched off to facilitate an engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the
T
side lamps
for periods lasting several hours. Where pos-
sible, switch on the right
X
or left
W
parking lamp.
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to
T
.
The green
T
indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
X
To switch on the parking lamps: the key
should not be in the ignition lock or it should
be in position 0.
X
Turn the light switch to
W
(left-hand side of
the vehicle) or
X
(right-hand side of the
vehicle).
Exterior lighting
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