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Fog lights
The indicator light in the headlight switch or the instrument cluster shows that the fog lights are
switched on.
To switch on the fog lights : first turn the light switch to position , then pull the light switch out
to the first detent.
To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the
headlights, turn the switch to position .
Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off
In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open
the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.
Light switch in position if the vehicle has no orientation lighting, Coming Home/Leaving Home
features (orientation lighting).
WARNING
Daytime running lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be seen by others when
it is dark.
Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the
weather is bad or visibility is poor.
Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright
enough and will not let you see far enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is
dark. Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
The taillights do not come on with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on,
a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
Even if automatic headlight control () is switched on, the low-beam headlights may still
not come on by themselves in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam
headlights manually.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the rear lights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
Lights and vision features
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Separate lamps are installed in the headlights or in the front bumper for the daytime running lights
(DRL).
When the daytime running lights are switched on, only these separate lamps come on ⇒ .
The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is
in position or . The indicator light or may come on in the instrument cluster to indicate that
the feature is active, Indicator lights.
If the light switch is in position , a low-light sensor switches the low beams as well as the
instrument and switch lighting on and off automatically.
Daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature
Some models are equipped with a daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature that switches the
daytime running lights off when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is switched on.
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