Turn the light switch to the appropriate position:
The lights are switched off.
Leaving Home function (orientation lighting) can be switched on
⇒
Coming Home and Leaving Home function (orientation lighting) .
Side lights or continuous
parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on
⇒
Switching the parking lights on and off . The
symbol in the light switch lights up green.
Dipped beam is switched off – the side lights will stay
on as long as the vehicle key is in the ignition lock or, in vehicles with Keyless Access, the driver door
is closed.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights (dependent on equipment level) can increase the visibility of your vehicle
in traffic during the day.
The daytime running lights are switched on every time the ignition is switched on when the light
switch is in position ,
or
(when brightness is detected).
The daytime running lights cannot be switched on or off manually.
WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if the road is not sufficiently illuminated and other road
users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.
The light assist systems are designed only to provide support; the driver is responsible for the
correct vehicle lights being switched on.
Always switch on the dipped beam headlights if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to
ensure that other road users are able to see you.
Always switch on the dipped beam headlights if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
The tail light clusters are not switched on with the daytime running lights. If the tail light clusters are
not switched on, the vehicle may not be visible to other road users if it is dark, raining, or if visibility
is poor.
WARNING
The automatic headlights (
) switch dipped beam on and off only when there is a change in
the level of brightness.
Switch on dipped beam manually if required by the weather conditions, e.g. in fog.
