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-If the battery has been losing charge for a
while, the side lights or parking lights may
be switched off automatically. Always park
your car in a safe and suitably lit place ac
cording to the applicable regulations. Avoid
using the side lights for long periods (sever
al hours). If possible, switch the left or right
parking lights on.
- Observe all relevant statutory requirements
when using the lighting systems described
here.
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Note
- The light sensor for the automatic head
lights* is located in the mounting for the in
terior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on
this section of the windscreen.
- Some of the settings for the exterior light
ing can be adjusted¢
page 47.
-A buzzer will sound if you switch off the ig
nition and open the door when the exterior
lighting is on.
-On vehicles for some markets, the rear
lights switch on together with the daytime
running lights.
- In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals or rear lights can
sometimes mist up, due to the temperature
difference between the interior and exterior
of the car. They should clear again partially
or completely soon after you switch on the
headlights. This phenomenon has no influ
ence on the life expectancy of the vehicle
lights.
Lights and vision
Turn signal and main beam lever
The turn signal Lever also operates the main
beam headlights, parking Lights and headlight
flasher.
Fig. 41
Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
Turn signals¢ Q and parking lights P�
The turn signals will flash if you move the lever
while the ignition is switched on. The parking
lights will be switched on if you do this with the
ignition switched off.
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- Turn signals/parking lights (right side)
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- Turn signals/parking lights (left side)
If you just tap the lever, the turn signals will
flash three times (one-touch signalling).
Main beam and headlight flasher
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Move the lever to the appropriate position:
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- Main beam headlights on (vehicles with main
beam assist*) ¢
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- Main beam headlights off or headlight flash
er
The indicator lamp
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will light up in the instru
ment cluster.
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WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk
of accident! Never use the main beam head
lights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers.
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Note
A buzzer will sound if you open the door when
the parking light is on .
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