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Operation

Open

››› 

page 109

). The rear lid will be auto-

matically opened.

Closing the rear lid

Briefly press the 

 button on the rear lid

››› 

Fig. 85

 

››› 

 in Introduction on page 106

.

OR:

 depending on the features, pull the 

button on the driver door upwards 

››› 

Fig. 86

.

OR:

 on vehicles with Keyless Access, press

and hold the 

 vehicle key button until the

rear lid is closed, or move one foot into the
area of the sensors located below the rear
bumper (Easy Open) 

››› 

page 109

. The vehi-

cle key must be in the Keyless Access system
detection zone at the rear outside the vehicle.

OR:

 manually move the rear lid in the direc-

tion of closing until it closes automatically.

The rear lid goes down automatically to the

final position and also closes automatically

››› 

 in Introduction on page 106

.

Interrupting opening or closing

After beginning to open or close the rear lid,
the action can be halted by pressing one of
the 

 buttons.

If you press one of the 

 buttons again, the

rear lid will move again in the original direc-
tion.

If the rear lid is met with resistance or an ob-
stacle during the automatic opening or clos-
ing, opening or closing will be interrupted im-

mediately. For the closing process, the rear
lid opens again slightly.

Check why it has not been possible to open

or close the rear lid.

Try to open or close the rear lid again.

If necessary, the rear lid can be opened or

closed by hand using reasonable force.

Restrictions if the vehicle has a third row of
seats

If the vehicle is fitted with a third row of seats,
it will not be possible to close the tailgate with
the 

 button, on the driver’s door 

››› 

Fig. 86

,

or with the vehicle key. This happens regard-
less of whether the seats in the third row are
folded or not.

Particular features if towing a trailer

If the factory-fitted towing bracket is electri-
cally connected to a trailer 

››› 

page 306

, the

electric rear lid can only be opened or closed
with the buttons on the rear lid itself or by us-
ing the Easy Open function.

Acoustic warnings

Throughout the process of opening or closing
the rear lid, acoustic warnings can be heard.
Exception: when the rear lid is opened man-
ually using the handle or the Easy Open func-
tion with the movement of the foot or closed

using the button on the rear lid itself

››› 

Fig. 85

.

Modifying and memorising the opening
angle

If the space behind or above the vehicle is
less than the travel area of the rear lid, you
can change the opening angle of the rear lid.

To memorise a new opening angle, the rear
lid must be open at least halfway.

Interrupt the opening process in the desired

position.

Press the 

 button 

››› 

Fig. 85

 on the rear

lid for at least 3 seconds.

The opening angle is memorised. Memorisa-
tion is indicated by blinking of the hazard
warning lights and an audible warning.

Resetting and memorising the opening an-
gle

For the rear lid to reopen completely, the
opening angle must be reset and memorised
again.

Release the rear lid and open it to the

memorised height.

Lift the rear lid by hand as far as it goes. To

do this, some force will have to be used.

Press the 

 button 

››› 

Fig. 85

 on the rear

lid for at least 3 seconds.

108

Opening and closing

This resets and memorises the factory-set

opening angle. Memorisation is indicated by
blinking of the hazard warning lights and an
audible warning.

Automatic protection against overheating

If the system is operated repeatedly in a short
space of time, it automatically switches off to
prevent overheating.

Once the system is cool again, the function
can be reused. Until then, the rear lid can only
be opened and closed by hand using reason-
able force.

If the 12-volt battery is disconnected or the
corresponding 

››› 

page 59

 fuse burns out

while the rear lid is open, the system will have
to be reset. This requires closing the rear lid
completely once.

Emergency unlocking

››› 

page 110

WARNING

If a lot of snow builds up on the rear lid or it
is heavily loaded, the rear lid may not open
or, after opening, it may lower by itself due
to the extra weight and cause serious in-
jury.

Do not open the rear lid when there is a

lot of snow on it or when carrying a load
(e.g. on a rack).

Before opening the rear lid, remove the

snow or the load.

Rear lid with sensor-controlled
opening and closing (Easy Open)

Fig. 87 

Rear lid with sensor-controlled open-

ing (Easy Open).

If there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity of
the rear lid, it is possible to unlock and open
or close it moving one foot in the area of the
sensors located under the rear bumper.

Switch the ignition off.

Stand in front of the rear bumper, in the

middle.

With a brisk movement, bring your foot and

lower leg as close as you can to the bumper.
The lower part of the leg needs to be close to
the upper sensor area and your foot must be
close to the lower sensor area 

››› 

Fig. 87

 

1

.

Quickly remove your foot and lower leg

from the sensor areas 

››› 

Fig. 87

 

2

. The rear

lid will be automatically opened.

If the rear lid fails to open, repeat the pro-

cedure after a few seconds.

To notify that the rear lid has been opened
with the Easy Open function, the turn lights
blink twice.

The rear lid can be closed with another foot
movement similar to the opening one (provi-
ded a valid vehicle key is in the proximity of
the rear lid).

When closed, the rear lid automatically locks
if the vehicle has been locked beforehand
and there is no valid key inside.

While the rear lid is in motion (either opening
or closing), it can be stopped with another
foot movement similar to the opening one
(provided a valid vehicle key is in the proximi-
ty of the rear lid).

The Easy Open feature is not available or on-
ly has limited availability in the following sit-
uations (examples):

If the rear bumper is very dirty.

If the rear bumper is wet with salt water, e.g.

after having driven on gritted roads.

If the vehicle has been equipped at a later

time with a tow bracket.

»

109

Operation

In the event of heavy rain, the Easy Open fea-
ture may take a little longer to open the boot
or may deactivate automatically, to avoid the
boot opening by accident, e.g. because of
the running water.

The Easy Open function can be connected
and disconnected permanently in the info-
tainment system using the function button 

> Settings > Opening and closing

››› 

page 91

.

WARNING

If there is a valid key in the proximity of the
rear lid, in some cases the Easy Open func-
tion may be accidentally activated and the
rear lid will open, for example, when
sweeping under the rear bumper, when di-
recting a water jet or high pressure steam
to the area or when carrying out mainte-
nance work or repairs in that area. If acci-
dentally opened, the rear lid could injure
somebody situated in its area of operation
or cause material damage.

Therefore, always make sure that there is

no unsupervised valid key in the area near
the rear lid.

Before carrying out any maintenance or

repair work on the vehicle, always disable
the Easy Open feature via the infotainment
system.

Before washing the vehicle, always disa-

ble the Easy Open feature via the infotain-
ment system.

Before attaching a bicycle rack or a trail-

er, 

››› 

page 306

, always disable the Easy

Open feature via the infotainment system.

Emergency unlocking of the rear lid

Fig. 88 

Detail of the luggage compartment:

emergency unlocking

The rear lid can be unlocked from inside in
the event of an emergency (e.g. no battery).

There is a groove in the luggage compart-
ment allowing access to the emergency
opening mechanism.

Unlocking the rear lid from inside the lug-
gage compartment

Insert the key blade into the slot and press

the lever in the direction of the arrow until the
lock unlocks 

››› 

Fig. 88

.

Window controls

Electrically opening and closing
the windows

Fig. 89 

Detail of the driver's door: window

controls.

Opening the window: press the button 

.

Closing the window: pull the button 

.

Buttons on the driver door

Window on the front left door
Window on the front right door
Window on the rear left door
Window on the rear right door
Safety switch for deactivating the electric
window buttons in the rear doors.

1

2

3

4

5

110

Opening and closing

The front and rear electric windows can be
operated by using the controls on the driver
door. The other doors each have a switch for
their own window.

Always close the windows fully if you park the
vehicle or leave it unattended 

››› 

.

You can use the electric windows for approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition if
neither the driver door nor the front passen-
ger door have been opened.

Safety switch 

The safety control 

››› 

Fig. 89

 

5

 on the driver

door can be used to disable the electric win-
dow buttons on the rear doors.

Safety switch not pressed

: buttons on rear

doors are activated.

Safety switch pressed

: buttons on rear doors

are deactivated.

The safety control symbol 

 lights up in yel-

low if the buttons on the rear doors are
switched off.

Convenience open/close function

The electric windows can be opened or
closed from outside using the vehicle key:

Convenience opening:

Press and hold the 

 button on the remote

control key until all the windows and the sun-
roof have reached the desired position.

OR:

 First unlock the vehicle using the 

 but-

ton on the remote control key and then keep
the key in the driver door lock until all the win-
dows and the sunroof have reached the re-
quired position.

Convenience closing:

Press and hold button 

 on the remote

control key until all the windows and the sun-
roof are closed 

››› 

.

OR:

 Keep the key in the driver door in the

"lock" position until all the windows and the
sunroof are closed.

During convenience closing, first the windows
and then the sliding sunroof will be closed.

Different settings can be changed using the
infotainment system. Select: 

 > Settings

> Opening and closing > Windows >
Convenience opening

.

One-touch opening and closing

The one-touch automatic opening and clos-
ing is used to open or close the windows
completely. It will not be necessary to hold
the button of the corresponding electric win-
dow.

For the automatic raising function:

 pull the

button for the corresponding window up-
wards until it reaches the second position.

For the automatic lowering function:

 push

the button for the corresponding window up-
wards until it reaches the second position.

Stop automatic movement:

 push or pull on

the button of the corresponding window.

Resetting one-touch opening and closing

The one-touch opening and closing function
is not active after the vehicle battery has
been disconnected or is flat and will have to
be reset.

Pull the button of the corresponding win-

dow and hold it for one second in this posi-
tion.

Release the button and pull upwards and

hold again. The one-touch function is now
ready for operation.

The automatic one-touch electric windows
can be reinitialised individually or several at a
time.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in Intro-

duction on page 104

.

Incorrect use of the electric windows can

result in injury.

Never close the rear lid without observing

and ensuring it is clear, to do otherwise
could cause serious injury to you and third
parties. Make sure that no one is in the path
of a window.

»

111

Operation

If the ignition is switched on, the electric

equipment could be activated with risk of
injury, for example, in the electric windows.

The doors can be locked using the re-

mote control key. This could become an
obstacle for assistance in an emergency
situation.

Therefore always take the key with you

when you leave the vehicle.

The electric windows will work until the

ignition has been switched off and one of
the front doors has been opened.

If necessary, use the safety switch to dis-

able the rear electric windows. Make sure
that they have been disabled.

For safety reasons, you should only use

the remote control open and close func-
tions within about 2 metres of the vehicle.
To avoid injuries, always keep an eye on the
windows when pressing the button to close
them. The windows stop moving as soon as
the button is released.

Note

If the window is not able to close because it
is stiff or because of an obstruction, the
window will automatically open again

››› 

page 112

. If this happens, check why the

window could not be closed before at-
tempting to close it again.

Window anti-trap function

The roll-back function reduces the risk of in-
jury when the electric windows close.

If a window is obstructed when closing au-

tomatically, the window stops at this point
and lowers immediately 

››› 

.

Next, check why the window does not close

before attempting it again.

If you try within the following 10 seconds

and the window closes again with difficulty or
there is an obstruction, the automatic closing
will stop working for 10 seconds.

If the window is still obstructed, the window

will stop at this point.

If there is no obvious reason why the win-

dow cannot be closed, try to close it again by
pulling the tab within ten seconds. The win-
dow closes with maximum force. 

The roll-

back function is now deactivated.

If more than 10 seconds pass, the window

will open fully when you operate one of the
buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in Elec-

trically opening and closing the windows
on page 111

.

The roll-back function does not prevent

fingers or other parts of the body getting

pinched against the window frame. Risk of
accident.

Sunroof

Introduction

The sunroof consists of two glass parts. The
rear part is fixed and cannot be opened. It al-
so has a sun blind.

The sunroof only works when the ignition is
switched on. Once the ignition has been
switched off, you can still open or close the
sunroof for a few minutes provided the driver
door and the front passenger door are not
opened.

WARNING

If the sunroof is used negligently or without
paying due attention, it can cause serious
injury.

Open or close the sunroof and the sun

blind only when no one is in their path of
movement.

Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when exiting.

Never leave a child or any other person

who may need help in the vehicle, espe-
cially if they have access to the vehicle
key. If using they key unattended, they
could lock the vehicle, start the engine,

112

Opening and closing

switch on the ignition and activate the sun-
roof.

After switching off, it is still possible to

open or close the sunroof during a short
space of time provided that neither the
driver nor passenger door is opened.

CAUTION

To prevent damage, during winter tem-

peratures remove any ice or snow that
might be on the car roof before opening the
sunroof or adjusting the tilt position.

Before leaving the vehicle or in case of

rainfall, always close the sunroof. With the
sunroof open or in a tilted position, water
can enter the interior and can cause con-
siderable damage to the electrical system.
As a result, other damage can occur in the
vehicle.

Note

Leaves and other loose objects that ac-

cumulate on the sunroof rails should be
regularly cleaned away either by hand or
with a vacuum.

If the sunroof does not work correctly, the

anti-trap function will not work either. Con-
tact a specialised workshop.

Opening and closing the sunroof

Fig. 90 

On the interior roof lining: sunroof but-

ton.

The sun blind automatically opens along with
the sunroof if completely closed or if in front
of the sunroof. The sun blind remains in the
previous position and does not automatically
close with the sunroof. The sun blind can only
be closed completely once the sunroof has
been closed.

The 

 button 

››› 

Fig. 90

 has two levels. The

first level switches the sunroof to the tilted po-
sition, opening or closing it fully or partially.

On the second level, the sunroof automati-
cally moves to the corresponding final posi-
tion after briefly pressing the button. Activat-
ing the button again stops the automatic
function.

Adjusting the tilt position of the sunroof

Press the rear part of the button 

B

 to the

first level.

Automatic function: briefly press the rear

part of button 

B

 to the second level.

Closing the sunroof from a tilted position

Press the front part of the button 

A

 to the

first level.

Automatic function: briefly press the front

part of the button 

A

 to the second level.

Stopping the automatic operation by ad-
justing the tilted position of the sunroof or
by closing the sunroof

Press button 

A

 or 

B

 again.

Opening the sunroof

Press button 

C

 backwards to the first level.

Automatic function to the comfort position:

briefly press button 

C

 backwards to the sec-

ond level.

Closing the sunroof

Press button 

D

 forwards to the first level.

Automatic function: briefly press button 

D

forwards to the second level.

»

113

Operation

Stopping the automatic operation during
the opening or closing

Press button 

C

 or 

D

 again.

Opening and closing the sunshade
blind

Fig. 91 

On the interior roof lining: sunshade

blind buttons.

The electrical sun blind works when the igni-
tion is switched on.

When the sunroof is in its most tilted position,
the sun blind automatically goes into a venti-
lation position. The sun blind remains in this
position also with the sunroof closed.

Buttons 

››› 

Fig. 91

 

1

 and 

2

 have two levels.

The first level opens or closes the sun blind
fully or partially.

By briefly pressing the button to the second
level, the sun blind automatically moves to

the corresponding final position. Activating
the button again stops the automatic func-
tion.

Once the ignition has been switched off, you
can still open or close the sun blind for a few
minutes provided the driver door and the
front passenger door are not opened.

Opening the sun blind

Press button 

1

 to the first level.

Automatic function: briefly press button 

1

to the second level.

Closing the sun blind

Press button 

2

 to the first level.

Automatic function: briefly press button 

2

to the second level.

Stopping the automatic operation during
the opening or closing

Press button 

1

 or 

2

 again.

Note

When the sunroof is open, the electric sun
blind can only be closed to the front edge
of the sunroof.

Convenience function to open or
close the sunroof

Fig. 92 

Door handle: sensor surface.

The sunroof can be opened and closed with
the convenience function, just like the win-
dows.

Using the door lock

Hold the key in the door lock of the driver

door in either the unlocking or locking posi-
tion to open or close the roof in the tilted po-
sition. Release the key to interrupt this func-
tion.

Using the remote control

Keep the locking or unlocking button press-

ed to open or close the roof. If you release the
button is the opening or closing will stop.

114

Lights

Using the Keyless Access system (only
closing)

Press and hold the locking sensor surface

››› 

Fig. 92

 (arrow) on the door handle to close

the sunroof. If you release the sensor surface,
the closing movement stops.

Anti-trap function of the panoramic
sunroof and sunshade

The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of
injury when closing the sunroof and the sun
blind 

››› 

. If the sunroof or sun blind encoun-

ter resistance or an obstacle when closing,
they reopen immediately.

Check why the sunroof or sun blind do not

close.

Try to close the sunroof or sun blind again.

If the sunroof or sun blind cannot be closed

due to an obstacle or some resistance, it
stops at the corresponding position and then
opens. For automatic closing, a new closing
attempt might take place.

If the sunroof or sun blind is still unable to

close, close it without the anti-trap function.

Closing the sunroof or sun blind without
the anti-trap function

Sunroof:

 within approximately 5 seconds of

having activated the roll-back function, press

the 

 button 

››› 

Fig. 90

 to the second level in

the direction of arrow 

››› 

Fig. 90

 

D

 until the

sunroof closes completely.

Sun blind:

 within approximately 5 seconds

of activating the roll-back function, press and
hold button 

››› 

Fig. 91

 

2

 until the blind is fully

closed.

The sunroof or sun blind close without

the anti-trap function intervening!

If the sunroof or sun blind will still not close,

visit a specialised workshop.

WARNING

Closing the sunroof or sun blind without the
anti-trap function can cause serious inju-
ries.

Always be careful when closing the sun-

roof and sun blind.

No person should ever remain in the way

of the sunroof or sun blind, especially when
closing without the anti-trap function.

The anti-trap function does not prevent

fingers or other parts of the body from be-
coming trapped against the roof frame and
injuries occurring.

Lights

Vehicle lighting

Control lamps

It lights up

Driving light totally or partially faulty.

Fault in the cornering light system.

It lights up

Rear fog light switched on 

››› 

page 117

.

It lights up

Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes twice as fast when a turn
signal is faulty.

Hazard warning lights on 

››› 

page 121

.

It lights up

Trailer turn signals

It lights up

Main beam on or flasher on 

››› 

page 118

.

It lights up

The Light Assist system is on 

››› 

page 119

.

»

115

Operation

Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in Con-

trol and warning lamps on page 86

.

Headlight switch

Fig. 93 

Dash panel: lights control.

Turn the switch to the required position

››› 

Fig. 93

.

Sym-

bol

Ignition switch-
ed off

Ignition is
switched on

Fog lights, dipped
beam and side
lights off.

Daylight running
lights switched on.

Sym-

bol

Ignition switch-

ed off

Ignition is

switched on



The “Coming
home”, “Leaving

home” and Wel-
come lights may be

switched on.

Automatic control

of dipped beam
and daytime run-
ning light.

Side light on.

Daylight running
lights switched on.

Dipped beam head-
light off

Dipped beam
switched on.

The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.

Automatic dipped beam headlight control



The automatic dipped beam control is merely
intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.

When the light switch is in position  



, the

vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on automatically in the
following situations 

››› 

:

The photo sensor detects 

darkness

, for ex-

ample, when driving through a tunnel. They
switch off when adequate lighting is detec-
ted.

The rain sensor detects rain and activates

the wipers. They switch off when the wipers
have not been activated for a few minutes.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights consist of individu-
al lights, integrated in the front headlights.
When the daytime running lights are switched
on, the rear side light also switches on 

››› 

.

The daytime running lights turn on every time
the ignition is switched on, if the switch is in
position 

 or 



, according to the level of ex-

terior lighting.

When the light switch is in position 



, a light

sensor automatically switches dipped beam
on and off (including the control and instru-
ment lighting) or the daytime running lights
depending on the level of exterior lighting.

Motorway light

The function is connected and disconnected
via the corresponding Infotainment system
menu.

Activation:

 when going above 110 km/h

(68 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.

Deactivation:

 when reducing the speed of

the vehicle below 100 km/h (62 mph), the
dipped beam immediately returns to its nor-
mal position.

116

Lights

Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off

If the ignition is not connected and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this will remind
you to turn the light off.

When the parking light is on 

››› 

page 118

.

When the light switch is in position 

 or 

.

WARNING

If the road is not well lit and other road
users cannot see the vehicle well enough
or at all, accidents may occur.

The automatic dipped beam control



) only switches on the dipped beam

when there are changes in light conditions
but not, for example, when it is foggy.

WARNING

The side lights or daytime running lights
are not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users
are able to see you.

Always use your dipped beam head

lights if it is raining or if visibility is poor.

Never drive with daytime lights if the road

is not well lit due to weather or lighting
conditions.

On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,

when activating the daytime running light
the rear lights are not switched on. A vehi-

cle which does not have the rear lights on
may not be visible to other drivers in the
darkness, in the case of heavy rain or in
conditions of poor visibility.

WARNING

If the headlights are set too high and not
used correctly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could re-
sult in a serious accident.

Always make sure that the headlights are

correctly adjusted.

Note

The legal requirements regarding the use

of vehicle lights in each country must be
observed.

The dipped beam headlights will only

work with the ignition on. The side lights
come on automatically when the ignition is
turned off.

Fog lights

Fig. 94 

Dash panel: lights control.

The warning lamps 

 or 

 also show, on the

light switch or instrument panel, when the
front fog lights are on.

Turning on the front fog lights

 

: pull the

light switch out from its first click position

››› 

Fig. 94 

1

, from positions 

 or 



.

Turning on the rear fog light

 

: pull the

light switch fully out 

2

 from position 

 or



.

To switch off the fog lights, press the light

switch or turn it to position 

.

Note

The rear fog light can dazzle drivers behind
you. You should use the rear fog light only
when visibility is very poor.

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Operation

Turn signal and main beam lever

Fig. 95 

Turn signal and main beam lever.

More the lever to the required position:

Right turn light or right-hand parking light
(ignition switched off).
Left turn light or left-hand parking light
(ignition switched off).
Turning main beam headlights on: control
lamp 

 lit up on the instrument panel.

The headlight flasher comes on while we
pull the lever. Control lamp 

 lit up.

Place the lever in rest position to turn off the
corresponding function.

Convenience turn signals

When the ignition is switched on, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.

1

2

3

4

The convenience turn signals are switched on
and off in the infotainment system by means
of the function button 

 > Settings >

Light > Light Assist > Convenience
turn signals

 

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In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop.

Parking light 

The parking lights will only work with the igni-
tion off. If said light is on, an audible warning
will sound while the driver door is open.

Switch the ignition off.

Move the turn signal lever up or down.

When the parking light is switched on, the
front side light and the tail light on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle turn on.

Parking light on both sides

Switch the ignition off.

Place the light switch in position 

.

Lock the vehicle from the outside.

In doing so, only the side lights of both head-
lights light up, and additionally the tail lights
will do so partially.

WARNING

Improper or lack of use of the turn signals,
or forgetting to deactivate them can con-
fuse other road users. This could result in a
serious accident.

Always give warning when you are going

to change lane, overtake or when turning,
activating the turn signal in good time.

As soon as you have finished changing

lane, overtaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the headlights may cause
accidents and serious injury, as the main
beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.

Note

If the convenience turn signals are oper-

ating (three flashes) and the other conven-
ience turn signals are switched on, the ac-
tive part stops flashing and only flashes
once in the new part selected.

The turn signal only works when the igni-

tion is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.

If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the

control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will
flash at double speed.

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Lights

The 

main beam headlights

 can only be

switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.

In cold or damp weather conditions, the

headlights, tail lights and turn signals may
mist up inside temporarily. This is normal
and in no way effects the useful life of the
vehicle lighting system.

The parking light does not activate auto-

matically if the left- or right-hand turn sig-
nal is left on and the ignition is disconnec-
ted.

Main beam assist (Light Assist)

The main beam assist automatically prevents
glare from vehicles moving in the opposite di-
rection or ahead in the same direction. In ad-
dition, the main beam assist detects illumina-
ted areas and disconnects the main beam
headlight when passing, e.g. by populated
areas.

Within its limitations, the assist system auto-
matically connects or disconnects the main
beam headlight depending on the environ-
mental and traffic conditions, as well as the
speed 

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.

Switching the main beam assist on 

Turn on the ignition and turn the light switch

to the position 



.

From the base position, press the turn signal

and main beam headlights lever forwards

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Fig. 95

 

3

When the main beam assistant is on, the 

indicator lamp lights up on the instrument
cluster display.

When the main beam light is on, the 

 main

beam indicator lamp lights up on the instru-
ment cluster.

Switching the main beam assist off 

Turn the light switch to a position other than



 

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OR:

 while the main beam is on, pull the turn

signal light and main beam headlights lever
forwards 

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Fig. 95

 

4

.

OR:

 if the main beam assistant is on, but the

main beam 

does not

 turn on, press the turn

signal and main beam lever forwards to turn
the main beam on manually. Pull the turn sig-
nal and main beam lever back to switch off
the main beam manually, if necessary.

OR:

 switch off the ignition.

System limitations

In the following cases, the main beam head-
light must be switched off manually because
the main beam assist will not disconnect it on
time or disconnect it at all:

On roads with insufficient lighting with very

reflective signs

If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g. pe-

destrians or cyclists.

On closed curves, when the traffic in the

opposite direction is partially hidden, on pro-
nounced slopes or inclinations.

On roads with traffic in the opposite direc-

tion and with a central reservation barrier
where the driver can see over it e.g. lorry driv-
ers.

In the event of fog, snow or heavy rain

In the event of dust or sand storms

If the windscreen is damaged in the cam-

era's field of vision.

If the camera's field of vision is misted up,

dirty or covered by a sticker, snow or ice.

If the camera is damaged or if the power

supply has been cut off.

WARNING

The convenience features of the main
beam assist should not encourage the tak-
ing of risks. The system is not a replace-
ment for driver concentration.

You are always in control of the main

beam and adapting it to the light, visibility
and traffic conditions.

It is possible that the main beam head-

light control does not recognise all driving

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Operation

situations and is limited under certain cir-
cumstances.

When the field of vision of the camera is

dirty, covered or damaged, operation of
the main beam control may be affected.
This also applies when changes are made
to the vehicle lighting system, for example,
if additional headlights are installed.

CAUTION

To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
tem, take the following points into consid-
eration:

Clean the field of vision of the camera

regularly and make sure it is free of snow
and ice.

Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

Check that the windscreen is not dam-

aged in the area of the field of vision of the
camera.

Note

The headlight flasher can be turned on

and off manually at any time with the turn
signal and main beam lever 

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If there are objects that radiate light in

the camera's area of influence, e.g. a port-
able navigation system, this may affect the
operation of the main beam assist system.

Fog lights with cornering light func-
tion

The 

cornering

 light function is an additional

function to the dipped beam headlights to
improve lighting of the side of the road when
taking a sharp turn at low speed.

The 

cornering

 light function works when the

dipped beam headlights are already on and
it is activated when driving at speeds below
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

If the steering wheel is turned or the turn

signal is switched on, the front fog light grad-
ually turns on. After the turn, the 

cornering

light function is gradually switched off.

When engaging reverse gear, both front fog

lights turn on.

“Coming home” and “Leav-
ing home” function

The “Coming home” and “Leaving home”
function lights up the vehicle’s immediate
proximity when getting into and out of it in the
dark. When switched on, the front position
and dipped beam lights, tail lights and li-
cense plate light come on.

The “Leaving Home” is controlled by a photo-
sensor.

In the vehicle settings menu of the infotain-
ment system you can adjust the duration of
the light switch-off delay, and activate and
deactivate the function.

Activating the “Coming Home” function

For vehicles with light and rain sensors.

Switch off the engine and remove the key

from the ignition with the light switch in posi-
tion 



 

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The automatic “Coming Home” function is

only active when the light sensor detects
darkness.

For vehicles without light and rain sensors.

Switch the ignition off.

Activate the headlight flashers for 

approxi-

mately 1 second

.

When the driver door is opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting comes on. The 

headlight turn-

ing off time

 counts from when the last door or

rear lid are closed.

The “Coming Home” lighting turns off in
the following cases:

Automatically, once the headlight turning

off time has elapsed.

Automatically, when a vehicle door or the

rear lid is still open 30 seconds after starting
the engine.

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Lights

When the rotary light switch is turned to po-

sition 

 

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With the ignition is switched on.

Activating the “Leaving Home” function

Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.

The “Leaving Home” function is only activa-

ted when the light switch is in position 



and the light sensor detects darkness.

The “Leaving Home” lighting switches off
in the following cases:

Automatically, when the “Leaving Home”

switch-on time ends (default 30 sec).

When the vehicle is locked using the remote

control.

When the light switch is turned to position 

.

With the ignition is switched on.

Welcome light

1)

The welcome light is a light located on the
exterior mirrors, focused on the ground, which
activates or deactivates if the light switch is in
the 



 position and the “Coming Home” or

“Leaving Home” function is turned on or off.

Note

To activate the “Coming Home” and “Leav-
ing Home” function, the rotary light switch
must be in position 



 and the light sensor

must detect darkness.

Hazard warning lights 

Fig. 96 

Dash panel: hazard warning lights

switch

The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.

If your vehicle breaks down:

1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from

moving traffic.

2. Press the button to switch on the hazard

warning lights 

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.

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Apply the electronic parking brake.

5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear;

for an automatic gearbox, move the gear
lever to 

P

.

6. Use the warning triangle to draw the at-

tention of other road users to your vehicle.

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when

you leave the vehicle.

All turn signals flash simultaneously when the
hazard warning lights are switched on. The
two turn signal turn signal lamps 

 

 and the

turn signal lamp in the switch 

 will flash at

the same time. The simultaneous hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is
switched off.

Emergency braking warning

If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times per
second to warn the vehicles driving behind. If
you continue braking, the hazard warning
lights will come on automatically when the
vehicle comes to a standstill. They switch off

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1)

Valid for vehicles with a light and rain sensor

and full-LED headlights.

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Operation

automatically when the vehicle starts to
move again.

WARNING

The risk of an accident increases if your

vehicle breaks down. Always use the haz-
ard warning lights and a warning triangle to
draw the attention of other road users to
your stationary vehicle.

Due to the high temperatures that the

catalytic converter can reach, never park
in an area where the catalytic converter
could come into contact with highly inflam-
mable materials, for example dry grass or
spilt petrol. This could start a fire.

Note

The 12-volt vehicle battery will run down

if the hazard warning lights are left on for a
long time, even if the ignition is switched
off.

The use of the hazard warning lights de-

scribed here is subject to the relevant stat-
utory requirements.

Dynamic headlight range control

The headlight range is automatically adjus-
ted according to the vehicle load status when
they are switched on.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean
that the headlights dazzle and distract oth-
er drivers. This could result in a serious ac-
cident.

Driving abroad

The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
asymmetric: the side of the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.

When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the head-
light bulbs with stickers or to change the ad-
justment of the headlights to avoid dazzling
other drivers.

In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for
designated points of the light distribution. This
is known as “Tourist light”.

The light distribution of the headlights allows
the specific “tourist light” values to be met
without the need for stickers or changes be-
ing made to the settings.

Note

“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
you are planning a long stay in a country

that drives on the other side, you should
take the vehicle to an Authorised Technical
Service to change the headlights.

Interior lights

Lighting of the instrument panel,
displays and switches

Depending on the model, the lighting of the
instrument cluster and switches can be ad-
justed in the infotainment system, using the 

> Settings > Light > Interior light-
ing

 function button; 

OR:

 

 > Interior

settings > Light > Instrument clus-
ter

 

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With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the analogue instrument panel lighting
remains activated in daytime light conditions.
The lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-
minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving
through a tunnel without the 



 function ac-

tive, the instrument panel lighting may even
switch off. The objective of this function is to
provide the driver with a visual indication that
he or she should activate the dipped beam.

If your vehicle is equipped with a digital in-
strument panel (Digital SEAT Cockpit), the
following message will appear 

Turn on the

lights

 on the instrument panel.

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Lights

Interior and reading lights

Fig. 97 

Detail of roof lining: front lighting of the

passenger compartment.

Knob

Function

Turning the rear interior lights on or

off.

The interior lights come on automati-
cally when you unlock the vehicle,

open a door or remove the key from
the ignition.
The light goes out a few seconds after
closing all the doors, when locking the
vehicle or connecting the ignition.

 / 

Turning the reading light on and off

Glove compartment and luggage com-
partment lighting

When opening and closing the glove com-
partment on the front passenger side and the

rear lid, the respective light will automatically
switch on and off.

Footwell lighting

The lights in the footwell area below the dash
(driver and front passenger sides) will switch
on when the doors are opened and will de-
crease in intensity while driving. This intensity
can be adjusted through the infotainment
system menu using the function button 

 >

Settings > Light > Interior lighting

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Background lighting

The background lighting lights up the area of
the centre console and the footwell area and,
depending on the version, the front door pan-
els as well.

The intensity and colour of the background
lighting can be adjusted in the infotainment
menu using the function button 

 > Set-

tings > Background lighting

OR:

 

 >

Background lighting

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Note

Depending on the features fitted in the

vehicle, LEDs can be used for the following
interior lights: front vanity mirror light, rear
vanity mirror light, footwell light, sun blind
and glove compartment light.

The reading lights go out when the vehi-

cle is closed and locked or after a few mi-

nutes of turning the ignition off. This pre-
vents the 12-volt vehicle battery from dis-
charging.

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