Operation

Depending on the date of manufacture of your vehicle, the symbol for the or automatic headlamp mode/daytime running symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps is located on the light switch.

Illustration: light switch with the

Illustration: light switch with the the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps

1. 2. Right-hand standing lampsLeft-hand standing lamps

2. 3. Parking lamps, license plateRight-hand standing lamps

3. andParking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4. running lampsAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps

5. 6. Rear fog lampLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

6. 7. Front fog lampsRear fog lamp

7. Front fog lamps

Illustration: light switch with the

Illustration: light switch with the the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running symbol for the automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps

1. 2. Right-hand standing lampsLeft-hand standing lamps

2. 3. Parking lamps, license plateRight-hand standing lamps

3. and Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4. mode/daytime Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps

5. 6. Rear fog lampLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

6. 7. Front fog lampsRear fog lamp

7. The turn signals, high-beam headlamps andFront fog lamps

The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch

Switch off the parking lamps and standing lamps when you leave the vehicle. This prevents the battery from discharging.

The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you:

- remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
 - open the driver's door with the SmartKey in position 0

If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.

•► Turn the light switch to . or Low-beam headlamps.

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