Interior and Luggage Compartment Lighting
Ceiling Light, Front Reading Lights
The interior lights are located above the windshield.
A Ceiling light
Switch positions:
0 Off
Middle position – activation by door switches. The lights come on when the vehicle is unlocked or when a door is opened. In addition, the lights come on when the key is removed from the ignition lock.
Switch-off Delay
After switching on, the lights remain on for approximately 30 seconds. If a door remains open for more than 10 minutes, the lights switch off automatically only after this time has elapsed. When the ignition is switched on or the vehicle is locked, the lights always switch off.
I All lights remain on continuously
CAUTION
The light control automatically adjusts the brightness of the lights when they are switched on and off.
Reading Lights
The reading lights are switched on and off using the symbol.

Ceiling Light, Rear Reading Lights
A Ceiling light
Switch positions:
0 Off
Middle position – activation by door switches. The light comes on when the vehicle is unlocked or when a door is opened. In addition, the light comes on when the key is removed from the ignition lock.
Switch-off Delay
After switching on, the light remains on for approximately 30 seconds. If a door remains open for more than 10 minutes, the light switches off automatically only after this time has elapsed. When the ignition is switched on or the vehicle is locked, the light always switches off.
I All lights remain on continuously
CAUTION
The light control automatically adjusts the brightness of the lights when they are switched on and off.
Reading Lights
The reading lights are switched on and off using the symbol.
Luggage Compartment Lighting
The lights are located on the left and right sides of the luggage compartment.
The lighting switches on automatically when the luggage compartment lid is opened. The lighting switches off automatically if the luggage compartment remains open for more than 10 minutes.
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