Lighting 109Activating1. Switch off ignition2. remove ignition key3. open driver's door4. pull turn signal lever5. close driver's doorIf the driver's door is not closed thelights switch off after two minutes.Exit lighting is switched offimmediately if the turn signal lever ispulled while the driver's door is open.Activation, deactivation and durationof this function can be changed in theInfo-Display. Vehicle personalisation3 98.The settings can be saved for the keybeing used 3 20.Battery dischargeprotectionVehicle battery state of chargefunctionThe function guarantees longestvehicle battery life via a generatorwith controllable power output andoptimised power distribution.To prevent discharge of the vehiclebattery when driving, followingsystems are reduced automatically intwo stages and finally switched off:■ Auxiliary heater■ Heated rear window and mirrors■ Heated seats■ FanIn the second stage a message whichconfirms the activation of the vehiclebattery discharge protection will bedisplayed in the Driver InformationCentre.Switching off electric lightsTo prevent discharge of the vehiclebattery when the ignition is switchedoff, some interior lights are switchedoff automatically after some time.
