Active bending lights follow steering wheel movements to provide additional illumination in bends and junctions and can thereby provide the driver with improved visibility.
In the event of a fault in the function, the
The active bending lights are only switched on in weak daylight or in darkness as well as when the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in
Active main beam
The function can start while driving in the dark when the car’s speed is approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) or higher. The function can also take streetlights into account. When the camera sensor no longer detects any oncoming car or car in front, main beam is switched on again after about a second.
Activate active main beam
Active main beam is activated and deactivated by turning the left-hand stalk switch to position
If active main beam is deactivated while main beam is on, the lighting is immediately reset to dipped beam.
Active main beam does not need to be reactivated every time the car is started.
Adaptive functionality
The active main beam has adaptive functionality. In this case, unlike what happens during conventional dimming, the light beam continues to illuminate with main beam on both sides of oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead – only the part of the light beam that points directly to the vehicle is dimmed.
The main beam is partly dimmed, i.e. if the light beam shines with slightly more than dipped beam, the symbol
On motorways or at high speed, the system may change from adaptive to automatic functionality.
Limitations for active main beam
The camera sensor on which the function is based has limitations.
If this symbol is shown in the driver display, together with the message Active High Beam Temporarily unavailable, then switching between main and dipped beam must be performed manually.
The same applies if this symbol is shown together with the message Windscreen sensor blocked See Owner’s manual.
Active main beam may be temporarily unavailable e.g. in situations with dense fog or heavy rain. When active main beam becomes available again, or the windscreen sensors are no longer blocked, the message is extinguished and active main beam is reactivated.
Active main beam is an aid for using the optimum beam pattern when conditions are favourable. The driver always bears responsibility for manually switching between main and dipped beam when traffic situations or weather conditions so require.
Using direction indicators
Short flash sequence
| 1: | Move the stalk switch up or down to the first position and release. The direction indicator lamps flash three times. |
This automatic flashing sequence can be stopped by moving the stalk switch immediately in the opposite direction.
Continuous flash sequence
| 2: | Move the stalk switch up or down to its end position. |
The stalk switch remains in its position and is moved back manually, or automatically by the steering wheel movement.
If the symbol for direction indicators in the driver display flashes more quickly than normal – see the message in the driver display.
Brake lights
- The brake light automatically comes on during braking.
- The brake light is illuminated when the brake pedal is depressed and when the car is braked automatically by one of the driver support systems.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp is a lamp at the rear of the car, on the driver’s side.
The rear fog lamp can only be switched on when:
- ignition position II is active and the rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position
- ignition position II is active and the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in
Press the button to switch the lights on/off. The
The rear fog lamp is switched off automatically when:
- the car is switched off or when the rotating ring on the stalk switch is set to the
- the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in position
Regulations on the use of rear fog lamps vary from country to country.
Front fog lamps/cornering lights
If the car is fitted with cornering lights, the front fog lamps come on automatically in dull daylight or darkness in order to light up the area diagonally in front of the car.
The front fog lamps can only be switched on when the car’s electrical system is in ignition position II and the rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position
Press the button to activate and deactivate. The
The front fog lamps switch off automatically when the car is switched off or when the rotating ring on the stalk switch is set to the
Regulations on the use of fog lamps vary from country to country.
Cornering lights
The function is activated in weak daylight or darkness when the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in the
In addition, both cornering lights are switched on as a supplement to the reversing lamp during reversing. They are extinguished when the car drives forward again.
Dipped beam
With the stalk switch’s rotating ring in
- the front fog lamps are activated
- the rear fog lamp is activated
- the front and rear fog lamps are activated
With the stalk switch’s rotating ring in the
Tunnel detection
The car detects when it is driven into a tunnel and switches from daytime running lights to dipped beam.
Note that the rotating ring in the left-hand stalk switch must be in
Using main beam
Main beam flash
| 1: | Move the stalk switch backwards slightly to main beam flash position. Main beam comes on until the stalk switch is released. |
Main beam
| 2: | Main beam can be activated when the steering wheel stalk switch’s rotating ring is in position |
| 3: | Deactivate by moving the stalk switch backwards. |
Note
When main beam has been activated, it can be deactivated by moving the stalk switch backwards to either (1) position or (3) position.
When main beam has been activated the
Using the guidance light
Some of the exterior lighting can be kept switched on to work as guidance light after the car has been locked.
To activate the function:
- Make sure the car is switched off.
- Move the left-hand stalk switch forward toward the instrument panel and release.
- Get out of the car and lock the door.
The
The guidance light is illuminated for approximately 60 seconds.
Adapting the headlamp pattern from the headlamps
Emergency brake lights
The function means that the brake light flashes instead of – as in normal braking – shining with a constant glow.
The emergency brake lights are activated during heavy braking or if the ABS system is activated at high speeds.
After the driver brakes to a low speed and then releases the brake, the brake light returns to normal function and is extinguished.
The car’s hazard warning flashers are activated at the same time. These flash until the driver accelerates the car to a higher speed again or switches off the car’s hazard warning flashers.
Position lamps
Turn the rotating ring to the
If the car’s electrical system is in ignition position II then the daytime running lights are switched on instead of the front position lamps. When the rotating ring is in this position, the rear position lamps are switched on regardless of the ignition position of the car’s electrical system.
If the car is stationary but running, the rotating ring can be moved to the position lamp
When driving for more than 30 seconds at max. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), or if the speed exceeds 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the daytime running lights are switched on. The driver should turn to a position other than
If the tailgate is opened when it is dark outside, the rear position lamps come on (if not already switched on) to warn road users approaching from behind. This takes place irrespective of the position of the rotating ring or the ignition position of the car’s electrical system.
Welcome light
The function is activated when the car is unlocked. In daylight, position lamps, interior roof lamps, floor lights and cargo area lighting are activated. In weak daylight or darkness, number plate lighting and lighting in the outer handles are also activated with their light source aimed towards the ground.
The lighting stays on for approx. 2 minutes if no doors are opened. If a door is opened within the activation time, the time for the interior lighting and lighting in the outer handles will be extended.
The function can be activated and deactivated via the centre display.
Hazard warning flashers
Press the button to activate the hazard warning flashers.
The hazard warning flashers are automatically activated when the car brakes so powerfully that the emergency brake lights are activated and the speed is low. The hazard warning flashers start to flash after the emergency brake lights have stopped flashing and are then deactivated automatically when the car drives away again or are deactivated if the button is depressed.
The hazard warning flashers are automatically activated in the event of a collision.
Regulations for the use of hazard warning flashers may vary between countries.
Daytime running lights
The car has sensors that detect the light conditions in the surroundings. The daytime running lights are switched on when the rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position
If the stalk switch rotating ring is in the
Warning
This system helps to save energy – it cannot determine in all situations when daylight is too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in mist and rain.
The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the car is driven with the correct beam pattern for the traffic situation and in accordance with applicable traffic regulations.
Checking trailer lamps
Checking trailer lamps
Automatic checking
After a trailer is connected electrically, it is possible to ensure that the trailer lamps are working via an automatic lamp activation. The function helps the driver check that the trailer lamps are working before starting off.
- When a trailer is connected to the towbar, Perform a trailer lamp check? the message is shown in the driver display.
- Confirm the message by pressing the right-hand steering wheel keypad’s O button.
- The lamp check starts.
- Exit the car to check lamp functionality.
- All trailer lamps start to flash – then the lamps are switched on one at a time.
- Visually check that all lamps available on the trailer are operational.
- After a moment, all lamps on the trailer flash again.
- The check is complete.
Rear fog lamp on the trailer
When connecting a trailer, there may be instances when the rear fog lamp on the car does not illuminate. In these cases, rear fog lamp functionality is transferred to only the trailer. Therefore, in these cases, check when the rear fog lamp is activated that the trailer is equipped with a rear fog lamp in order to drive the vehicle combination in a safe manner.
Symbols and messages in the driver display
If one or more of the trailer’s direction indicators or brake light bulbs is broken, the driver display shows a symbol and a message. Other lights on the trailer must be checked manually by the driver before setting off.
| Symbol | Message |
|---|---|
| | Right trailer turn indicator malfunction Left trailer turn indicator malfunction |
| | Trailer brake light malfunction |
If any lamp for the trailer’s direction indicators is broken, the driver display symbol for direction indicators will also flash more quickly than normal.