Opel Combo (2018 year). Manual - part 6

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s

 illuminates during driving when a

fault is present in the transmission.
A warning message may also appear

in the Driver Information Centre

3

 91 in conjunction with a warning

chime.
Continued driving is possible,

provided the vehicle is driven with

care and anticipation.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop as soon as possible.
Manual transmission automated

3

 123.

Gear shifting

[

 or Ò illuminates green in the

Driver Information Centre 3 91

when gearshifting is recommended

for fuel saving reasons.

Hill start assist

Z

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator does not

extinguish after a few seconds, or if it

illuminates while driving, there is a

fault in the Hill start assist. Seek the

assistance of a workshop to have the

fault remedied.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

control indicator R may also

illuminate 3 86 in conjunction with

Z

.

Depending on version, 9 may

illuminate as an alternative if control

indicator Z is not present. A

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Hill holder unavailable, may also

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
Generic warning 9 3 82.
Hill start assist 3 128.

Ultrasonic parking assist

r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or

covered by ice or snow
or

Interference due to external sources

of ultrasound. Once the source of

interference is removed, the system

will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the

system remedied by a workshop.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as

an alternative if control indicator r

is not present. Depending on version,

a corresponding warning message,

e.g. Parking help unavailable, may

also be displayed in the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.
Generic warning 9 3 82.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 132.

Electronic Stability Control

R

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is

ready for operation when the control

indicator extinguishes.

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Flashes during driving

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and

the vehicle may be braked

automatically to a small degree.

Illuminates during driving

A fault in the system is present.

Continued driving is possible. Driving

stability, however, may deteriorate

depending on road surface

conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. ESP unavailable, may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

3

 130.

Traction control system/Anti-Slip

Regulator (ASR) 3 129.

Engine coolant temperature

$

 illuminates red.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.
If control indicator $ illuminates, the

coolant temperature is too high.

Depending on version, a warning

message may also be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Caution

If engine coolant temperature is

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

the ignition. Danger to engine.

Check coolant level.
If the control indicator remains on,

seek the assistance of your

workshop.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

3

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Preheating

!

 illuminates yellow.

Preheating of diesel engine is

activated. Only activates when

outside temperature is low.

Note

In very hot outside

temperatures, ! may illuminate

briefly when the ignition is switched

on.

The engine can be started when !

extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 116.

Flashes

A fault is detected in the engine

preheating system. Depending on

version, a corresponding warning

message, e.g. Check glow plugs,

may also be displayed in the Driver

Information Centre 3 91.
If ! does not extinguish, consult a

workshop.

Diesel particle filter

%

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.
If it does not extinguish after a brief

delay or illuminates whilst driving, the

diesel particle filter requires cleaning.

Continue driving until %

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extinguishes. Depending on version,

a warning message may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
If possible, do not allow engine speed

to drop below 2000 rpm during the

cleaning process.
Control indicator % illuminates when

diesel particle filter is full. Start

cleaning process as soon as possible

to avoid damage to the engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 121.
Stop-start system 3 117.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates

together with a warning chime and, in

vehicles with Multifunction version of

the Driver Information Centre 3 91,

a corresponding message also

appears when a puncture or severely

under-inflated tyre is detected.

Flashes

Fault in system. After several

seconds w illuminates continuously.

Consult a workshop.
Depending on version, a

corresponding message also

appears in the Driver Information

Centre when a tyre without a pressure

sensor is mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system

3

 161.

Engine oil pressure

I

 illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Depending on version, a warning

message may also be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.

Caution

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and/or

locking of the drive wheels.

1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move

selector lever to N).

3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

4. Switch off ignition.

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9 Warning

When the engine is off,

considerably more force is needed

to brake and steer. During an

Autostop the brake servo unit will

still be operational.
Do not remove ignition key until

vehicle is stationary, otherwise the

steering wheel lock could engage

unexpectedly.

Check oil level before seeking the

assistance of a workshop 3 144.

Change engine oil

Diesel engines with diesel particle

filter

I

 flashes red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.
The engine oil life monitor lets you

know when to change the oil. Control

indicator I will flash to indicate that

engine oil life has been diminished

and the oil needs changing.

Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Change engine oil, may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
Based on driving conditions, the

interval at which an oil change will be

indicated can vary considerably.
Depending on model variant, I may

flash in the following ways:

● for one minute every two hours,

or

● for three minute cycles with I off

for intervals of five seconds

The warning will be repeated every

time the engine is started, until the

engine oil is changed and the service

display is reset. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.
Service display 3 79.

Low engine oil level

S

 illuminates red.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.

If the control indicator does not

extinguish after a few seconds, or if it

illuminates while driving, the engine

oil level is insufficient.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Check engine oil level, may also

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
Check oil level before seeking the

assistance of a workshop 3 144.

Low fuel

$

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.

Illuminates

Level in fuel tank is too low. Refuel

immediately 3 136.
Never run the tank dry.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Warning low fuel, may also be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
Catalytic converter 3 121.

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Flashes

Fault in fuel system. Have the cause

of the fault remedied by a workshop.
The needle in the fuel gauge will point

to 0. Fuel gauge 3 78.

Drain fuel filter

U

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Indicates the presence of water in the

diesel.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Check diesel fuel filter, may also

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91. Seek the assistance of

a workshop immediately.

Immobiliser

d

 illuminates yellow.

If d illuminates when starting, there

is a fault in the immobiliser system.

The engine cannot be started.
Depending on version, a warning

message may also be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Immobiliser 3 29.

Stop-start system

Æ

 illuminates yellow.

A fault is present in the system. Have

the cause of the fault remedied by a

workshop.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as

an alternative if control indicator Æ is

not present.
Depending on version, a

corresponding warning message,

e.g. Start&Stop unavailable, may also

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
Generic warning 9 3 82.
Stop-start system 3 117.

Exterior light

8

 illuminates green.

The exterior lights are on 3 100.
Control indicator 8 also illuminates

when the exit lighting feature has

been switched on 3 106.

Exterior light failure

µ

 illuminates yellow.

Failure of one or more of the exterior

lights or associated fuse.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as

an alternative if µ is not present.
Depending on version, a warning

message may also be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
Generic warning 9 3 82.
Bulb replacement 3 149.

High beam

C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and

during headlight flash 3 100.

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Fog light

>

 illuminates green.

The front fog lights are on 3 102.

Rear fog light

ø

 illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on 3 102.

Cruise control

m

 illuminates green.

The system is switched on.
Depending on version, a

corresponding message, e.g. Cruise

Control on, may also be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
Cruise control 3 131.

Door open

( illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door, the bonnet

or the tailgate is open.
Depending on version, a warning

message may also be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.

When the vehicle starts to move, a

warning chime also sounds.

Information displays

Driver Information Centre

The Driver Information Centre is

located in the instrument cluster

between the speedometer and

tachometer. Two versions are

available.

Standard version is shown in the

illustration above.

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Multifunction version, with further

adjustable settings, is shown in the

illustration above.
Some of the displayed functions differ

when the vehicle is being driven or at

a standstill. Some options are only

available when the vehicle is being

driven.
Depending on version, the following

items may appear in the display:

● odometer, trip odometer 3 77
● clock 3 73
● outside temperature 3 73,

3

 97

● headlight range adjustment

3

 101

● transmission display 3 123
● stop-start system indicator

3

 117

● vehicle messages 3 96
● trip computer 3 97

Selecting menus and options

The menus and options can be

selected via the buttons on the

instrument panel.

Press SETq once to access the

settings menu.
Press R or S to scroll through the

menu options and press SETq again

to access a displayed menu option.

Press R or S to scroll through the

available settings or to increase/

decrease the displayed value.
Press and hold R or S to increase/

decrease a value rapidly (press again

to stop on the required value).
After all changes have been made,

briefly press SETq again to confirm

changes and automatically return to

the previous display screen.
Alternatively, press and hold SETq

to return to the previous display

screen without saving changes to the

current menu option.

Note

The settings menu is exited

automatically after a delay. Only

changes already confirmed by

briefly pressing SETq are stored.

Settings menu options - Standard

version

The settings menu contains the

following options:

● ILLU
● SPEEd
● HOUR

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● UNIT
● bUZZ
● BAG P
● DRL

ILLU (Brightness of interior lighting)

When driving at night with the low

beam on, adjust the brightness of the

vehicle's interior lighting (e.g.

instrument panel, climate control

display).

SPEEd (Speed limit warning chime)

Activate or deactivate the speed limit

warning chime or change the speed

limit. Speeds between 30 and

200 km/h can be stored.
When activated, the driver is alerted

with a warning chime when the set

speed limit is exceeded.
After accessing this menu option,

activate or deactivate the function

(set to On or Off) and confirm.
Press SETq when activated (On) to

access the current set speed. Adjust

as required and confirm.
Warning chimes 3 96.

HOUR (Setting the clock)

Adjust the hours setting (flashing

value) and confirm. Adjust minutes

setting (flashing value) and confirm.
Clock 3 73.

UNIT (Unit of measurement)

Set the unit of measurement to km or

miles.

bUZZ (Warning chime volume)

Adjust the volume of warning chimes

and confirm. eight volume levels are

available.
A chime is also sounded every time

SETq, R or S is pressed.
Warning chimes 3 96.

BAG P (Passenger front and side

airbags activation/deactivation)

Activate the front passenger airbags

if an adult is occupying the front

passenger seat. Deactivate airbags

when a child restraint system is

installed on this seat.

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system on a seat

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person on a seat with deactivated

front passenger airbag.

After accessing this menu option,

activate or deactivate the airbags

(BAG P On or BAG P Off) and

confirm; a confirmation message

appears in the display. Select YES (to

confirm changes) or No (to cancel

changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 53.

DRL (Daytime running lights)

Activate the daytime running lights to

increase visibility of the vehicle during

daylight (set to On). Deactivate when

not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 101.

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Settings menu options -

Multifunction version

The settings menu contains the

following options:

● Dimmer
● Speed beep
● TripB data
● Set time
● Set date
● See radio (or Radio info)
● Autoclose
● Units (or Unit of measurement)
● Language
● Buzzer volume (or Warning

volume)

● Button vol. (or Button volume)
● Belt buzzer (or Seat belt buzzer)
● Service
● Passenger bag (or Passenger

airbag)

● Day lights (or Daytime running

lights)

● Exit Menu

Dimmer (Brightness of interior

lighting)

When driving at night with the low

beam on, adjust the brightness of the

vehicle's interior lighting (e.g.

instrument panel, climate control

display).
Depending on version, it may also be

possible to adjust the brightness by

pressing R or S without accessing

the settings menu.

Speed beep (Speed limit warning

chime)

Activate or deactivate the speed limit

warning chime or change the speed

limit. Speeds between 30 and

200 km/h can be stored.
When activated, the driver is alerted

with a warning chime when the set

speed limit is exceeded.
After accessing this menu option,

activate or deactivate the function

(set to On or Off) and confirm.
Press SETq when activated (On) to

access the current set speed. Adjust

as required and confirm.
Warning chimes 3 96.

TripB data

Activate or deactivate the second trip

computer (set to On or Off).
Trip B records average consumption,

distance travelled, average speed

and travel time (driving time). The

measurement can be restarted at any

time. Trip computer 3 97.

Set time (Setting the clock and clock

mode)

After accessing this menu option, it is

possible to either set the time or

change the clock mode between 12

hour and 24 hour clock.
Select Time and confirm. Adjust the

hours setting (flashing value) and

confirm. Adjust minutes setting

(flashing value) and confirm.
Select Mode and confirm. Select

12h or 24h and confirm.
Clock 3 73.

Set date

Adjust the year setting (flashing

value) and confirm. Adjust month

setting (flashing value) and confirm.

Adjust the day setting (flashing value)

and confirm.

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See radio or Radio info (Display audio

and radio information)

Available depending on version,

activate radio info (set to On) to

display audio and radio information

(e.g. station frequency, RDS

messages, track number). Deactivate

when not required (set to Off).

Autoclose (Automatic central locking

when driving)

Activate the autoclose feature (set to

On) to automatically lock the doors

when vehicle speed exceeds

20 km/h. Deactivate when not

required (set to Off).

Units or Unit of Measurement (for

Distance, Fuel consumption and

Temperature)

After accessing this menu option, it is

possible to set the unit of

measurement for distance, fuel

consumption and temperature.
Select Distance and confirm. Set the

unit of measurement to km or mi

(miles) and confirm.
Select Consumption and confirm.

When the Distance unit is set to km, it

is possible to set the unit of

measurement for fuel consumption to

either l/100km or km/l. When the

Distance unit is set to mi (miles), fuel

consumption is shown in mpg.
Select Temperature and confirm. Set

the unit of measurement to °C or °F

and confirm.

Language

Languages selectable include:

English, German, French, Italian,

Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Polish

and Turkish. Select desired language

and confirm.

Buzzer volume or Warning volume

(Warning chime volume)

Adjust the volume of warning chimes

and confirm. eight volume levels are

available.
Warning chimes 3 96.

Button vol. or Button volume

A chime is sounded every time

SETq, R or S is pressed.
Adjust the volume of these chimes

and confirm. eight volume levels are

available.
Warning chimes 3 96.

Belt buzzer or Seat belt buzzer

(Reactivate warning chime for driver

and/or front passenger seat belt

reminder)

This menu option is available only if

the seat belt reminder is not active.
When reactivated, the driver and/or

front passenger are alerted with a

warning chime when the

corresponding seat belt is not

fastened.
Seat belt reminder 3 83.

Service (Distance to next service)

Access this menu option to view the

remaining distance to the next service

(available depending on version).
The distance to next service is also

displayed automatically when the

distance reaches 2,000 km and is

repeated after every additional

200 km.
Service display 3 79.

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Passenger bag or Passenger airbag

(Passenger front and side airbags

activation/deactivation)

Activate the front passenger airbags

if an adult is occupying the front

passenger seat. Deactivate airbags

when a child restraint system is

installed on this seat.

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system on a seat

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person on a seat with deactivated

front passenger airbag.

After accessing this menu option,

activate or deactivate the airbags

(Bag Pass On or Bag Pass Off) and

confirm; a confirmation message

appears in the display. Select YES (to

confirm changes) or No (to cancel

changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 53.

Day lights or Daytime running lights

Activate the daytime running lights to

increase visibility of the vehicle during

daylight (set to On). Deactivate when

not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 101.

Exit Menu

Select this menu option to exit the

settings menu.

Vehicle messages

Warning chimes

Only one warning chime will sound at

a time.
The warning chime regarding

unfastened seat belts has priority

over any other warning chime.

When starting the engine or whilst

driving

● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a certain speed is exceeded

with the parking brake applied.

● If the parking assist detects an

object.

● If a fault is detected in the parking

assist.

● If a door, the bonnet or the

tailgate is not fully closed when

starting-off.

● If the vehicle speed briefly

exceeds a set limit.

● If the stop-start system cannot

restart the engine automatically.

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● Vehicles with manual

transmission automated; brake

pedal has not been depressed

when starting the engine.

● Vehicles with manual

transmission automated; an

incorrect gear has been selected

when starting-off or during

driving.

● Vehicles with manual

transmission automated; when

the vehicle is at a standstill, if

engine is running and a gear is

engaged; transmission

automatically shifts to N in certain

situations.

● If the clutch temperature is too

high in vehicles with manual

transmission automated.

● If a transmission fault is detected

in vehicles with manual

transmission automated.

● If a warning message, e.g. low

tyre pressure, appears in the

Driver Information Centre.

When the vehicle is parked

and/or the driver's door is opened

● When the key is in the ignition

switch.

Fuel system messages

Fuel cut-off system

In the event of a collision of a certain

severity, the fuel system is cut-off and

the engine is switched off

automatically, for safety reasons.
Control indicator 9 3 82 illuminates if

the fuel cut-off switch is triggered and,

depending on version, a

corresponding warning message may

also appear in the Driver Information

Centre 3 91.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and

enable the vehicle to be driven, refer

to "Vehicle shutdown" 3 116.

Trip computer

The trip computer provides

information on driving data, which is

continually recorded and evaluated

electronically.

Depending on version, the following

functions may be selected by

pressing TRIP repeatedly on the end

of the wiper lever:

Standard version

● outside temperature (if available)
● range
● distance travelled

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● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)

Multifunction version

Two trip odometers, Trip A and Trip

B, are available for selection and are

recorded separately.
The information of the two trip

computers can be reset separately,

making it possible to display different

trip distances.

Trip A

● range
● distance travelled
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)

Trip B

● distance travelled
● average consumption

● average speed
● travel time (driving time)

Trip B can be deactivated via the

Driver Information Centre 3 91.

Reset trip computer information

To reset the trip computer, select one

of its functions, then press and hold

TRIP for a few seconds.
The following trip computer

information will be reset:

● average consumption
● distance travelled
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)

A confirmation message appears in

the display when the trip computer is

reset.

Note

The trip computer will reset

automatically when the maximum

value of any of the parameters is

exceeded.

Outside temperature

The temperature outside the vehicle

is displayed (depending on version).

Outside temperature 3 73, 3 91.

Range

The range is calculated from the

current contents of the fuel tank and

the average consumption since the

last reset.
When the range is less than 50 km,

_ _ _ _ will appear in the display.
After refuelling, the range is updated

automatically after a brief delay.
The measurement can be restarted at

any time.

Note

The range will not be displayed if the

vehicle is left parked with the engine

running for a long time.

Distance travelled

Displays the distance driven since the

last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at

any time.

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Average consumption

Average consumption is displayed,

taking into consideration the distance

travelled and the fuel used since the

last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at

any time.

Instantaneous consumption

Display of the instantaneous fuel

consumption.
_ _ _ _ will appear in the display if the

vehicle is left parked with the engine

running for a long time.

Average speed

The average speed since the last

reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at

any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the

ignition off are not included in the

calculations.

Travel time (driving time)

The time elapsed since the since the

last reset is displayed.

The measurement can be restarted at

any time.

Exit trip computer

To exit the trip computer, press and

hold SETq for more than

two seconds.
Driver Information Centre 3 91.

Interruption of power supply

If the power supply has been

interrupted or if the vehicle battery

voltage has dropped too low, the

values stored in the trip computer will

be lost.

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Lighting

Lighting

Exterior lighting .......................... 100

Light switch .............................. 100

High beam ............................... 100

Headlight flash ......................... 100

Headlight range adjustment .... 101

Headlights when driving

abroad .................................... 101

Daytime running lights ............. 101

Hazard warning flashers .......... 101

Turn and lane-change signals . 102

Front fog lights ......................... 102

Rear fog lights ......................... 102

Reversing lights ....................... 103

Misted light covers ................... 103

Interior lighting ........................... 103

Instrument panel illumination

control ..................................... 103

Interior lights ............................ 104

Load compartment lighting ...... 105

Lighting features ........................ 106

Exit lighting .............................. 106

Battery discharge protection .... 106

Exterior lighting

Light switch

Turn light switch:
§

: off / daytime running lights

9

: sidelights / headlights

Control indicator 8 3 90.

Tail lights

Tail lights are illuminated together

with low/high beam and sidelights.

High beam

To switch from low to high beam,

push lever. To switch to low beam,

pull lever.
Depending on version, pull lever

towards steering wheel to switch

between high and low beam.

Headlight flash

To activate the headlight flash, pull

lever.

Lighting

101

Headlight range adjustment

Manual headlight range

adjustment

To adapt headlight range to the

vehicle load to prevent dazzling of

other road users: Press À or Á until

the required setting is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre 3 91.
0 : front seats occupied

1 : all seats occupied

2 : all seats occupied and load

compartment laden

3 : driver's seat occupied and load

compartment laden

Headlights when driving

abroad

The asymmetrical headlight beam

extends visibility at the edge of the

road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries

where traffic drives on the opposite

side of the road, adjust the headlights

to prevent dazzling of oncoming

traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a

workshop.

Daytime running lights

Daytime running lights increase

visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
When the function is activated and

the ignition is switched on, the

headlights come on automatically and

instrument illumination is subdued.

The light switch must be in position

§

. The daytime running lights switch

off when the ignition is switched off.

Note

The driver remains responsible for

switching on the low beam when

required, e.g. when driving through

a tunnel or at night.

The daytime running lights function is

activated/deactivated via a menu in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
When the function is deactivated, the

headlights do not come on

automatically when the ignition is

switched on and the light switch is in

position §.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated by pressing ¨.