For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the faulty rechargeable batteries in accordance with environmental
regulations.
Note
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batteries.
■
The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as
the original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are
used, the power output can be reduced or it can lead to a malfunction of the
lamp.
Visibility
Windshield and rear window heater
Fig. 45 Switch for windscreen heater/switch for rear window heater
Windscreen heater
›
The windshield window heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
» Fig. 45 - - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
Rear window heater
›
The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
» Fig. 45 - - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The windshield and rear window heater only operates when the engine is run-
ning.
The windshield and rear window heater automatically switches off after 10 mi-
nutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy » page 169,
Saving electricity.
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the windshield and rear window heater switches
off automatically, to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 193, Automatic load deactivation.
■
The position and shape of the switch for the rear window heater can vary de-
pending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.
Sun visors
Fig. 46 Sun visor/double sun visor
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 46.
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. When you slide
open the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
, the vanity mirror lighting in the
headliner switches on automatically. It switches off again when you slide the cov-
er closed or when you raise the sun visor.
On vehicles that are equipped with a double sun visor, the auxiliary visor can be
unfolded in the direction of the arrow
3
after swivelling the sun visor towards
the door.
£
64
Using the system