Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
1 To switch the left-hand front
reading
lamp on/off
2 To switch the front interior
lighting
on
3 To switch the rear interior
lighting
on/off
4 To switch the front interior
lighting/automatic interior lighting control off
5 To switch the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off
6 To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on
Interior lighting control
Important notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time except for when the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient lighting may be set using the on-board computer.
Automatic interior lighting control
- To switch on: set the rocker switch to center position 6.
- To switch off: set the rocker switch to the position.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
- unlock the vehicle
- open a door
- remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer.
Manual interior lighting control
- To switch the front interior lighting on:
set the rocker switch to the
position.
- To switch the front interior lighting off:
set the rocker switch to the
position.
- To switch the rear interior lighting on/off: press the button.
- To switch the reading lamps on/off: press the
button.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
- To switch off the crash-responsive emergency lighting: press the hazard warning lamp button.
or
- Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey.
Stowage compartment/ashtray
Stowage compartment/ashtray in the
center console
1 Cover
2 Insert
On new vehicles, insert 2 is stored in the
glove box. Install the insert before using the
ashtray.
► To open: press ...
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Theft deterrent locking systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can ...