Lights
V
ehicle lighting
Switching direction indicators on
and o
Fig. 85 On the le-hand side of the steering
c
olumn: direction indicator and high beam lev-
er.
A
Activate right direction indicator .
B
Activate le direction indicator .
Switching direction indicators on and
o
1.
Switch on the ignition.
2. Move the lever from the centre position
to the desired position → Fig. 85.
3. To switch o the direction indicator,
move the lever to the basic position.
Go to a suitably qualified workshop and
have the vehicle checked if the acoustic
signal does not sound when a direction in-
dicator is switched on.
Convenience direction indicator
1. Push the lever up or down to the pres-
sure point and then release.
The direction indicator flashes three
times.
To cancel the convenience direction indica-
tor signal, immediately move the lever in
the opposite direction up to the pressure
point and then release it.
You can activate and deactivate the con-
venience direction indicator function in the
vehicle settings in the Infotainment system
→ page 34.
WARNING
Incorrect use of direction indicators, fail-
ure to use direc
tion indicators, or forget-
ting to switch o a direction indicator can
confuse other road users. This can lead to
accidents and serious injuries.
·
Always activate the direction indicator
in good time when changing lanes and
performing overtaking or turning ma-
noeuvres.
·
Always switch o the direction indica-
tor once the lane change or overtaking
or turning manoeuvre has been com-
pleted.
The hazard warning lights also work
when the ignition is switched o.
Switching lights on and o
Fig. 86 Beside the steering wheel: T
ouch
panel for switching on the exterior lighting.
Switching lights on
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the
button repeatedly until the
corresponding indicator lamps light up.
Automatic lighting control: The light-
ing is switched on or o depending on
the brightness level → ,
→ pa
ge 116.
Side lights switched on, the indicator
lamp lights up green. The automatic
lighting control function
is acti-
va
ted from a speed of around
10 km/h (around 6 mph) or when
a distance of around 100 m (around
328 ) has been covered.
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