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

Right-hand standing lamps Left-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps, license plate and Right-hand standing lamps
instrument cluster lighting Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting
running lamps Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
Rear fog lamp Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Rear fog lamp

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

Right-hand standing lamps Left-hand standing lamps
Parking lamps, license plate and Right-hand standing lamps
instrument cluster lighting Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting
running lamps Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
Rear fog lamp Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and Rear fog lamp

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

If the battery has been excessively If the battery has been excessively discharged, the parking lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start. Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according to legal standards. Avoid the continuous use of the for several hours. If possible, switch on the parking lamps for several hours. If possible, switch on the left standing lamp. right or the The exterior lighting (except the parking/ left standing lamp.

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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