Interior lighting control
General 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 can be adjusted using the on-board computer .
Automatic interior lighting control
■ To switch on: set the switch to center position 6.
■ To switch off: set the 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 switch to the 
position.
■ To switch the interior lighting off: set the
switch to the 
position or (if the
door
is closed) to the center position.
■ To switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the 
button.
■ To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 
button.
See also:
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the
anti-theft al ...
Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover from the front
wheel housing before you can change the
front bulbs.
■ To remove: switch off the ligh ...
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Switch off the "defrosting" function as soon
as the windshield is c ...