Audi A4 2012 - Page 54

52 Clear v ision
Daytime running lights
When you turn on the ignition the daytime
running lights will come on automatically.
USA mode ls
The daytime running lights are activated when
the light switch
c:> page 50, fig . 50 is in the 0
position or the AUTO position (only in daylight
conditions). The daytime running lights func-
tion can be turned on and off in the radio or
MMI* menu
Exteri or lighti ng c:> page 51 .
Canada models
The daytime running lights are activated when
the light switch
c:> page 50, fig. 50 is in the 0
position, coo; position or the AUTO posit ion
(only in daylight condit ions) . The daytime run-
ning lights function cannot be turned off.
.&_ WARNING
Never use daytime running lights to see
where you are going. They are not bright
enough and will not let you see f ar enough
ahead for safety, especially at dusk or
when it is dark. Be aware of changes in
outs ide light conditions when you are driv-
ing and respond by switching on your low
beamsiD.
@ Note
Always be aware of changes in outside
light conditions while you are driving. Re-
spond in time to fading daylight by turn-
ing the light switch to position
io (or
"AUTO")
to turn on your headlight s.
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Instrument lighting
The basic brightness of the illumination for
the instruments, the center console and the
display can be adjusted .
Fig . 52 Instrument lighting
.,. Press the knob to release it.
.,. Rotating the knob to the right"+" wi ll in-
crease the basic brightness when it is dark .
.,. Rotating the knob to the left"-" will de-
crease the basic brightness when it is dark .
.,. Pressing the knob will prevent unintention-
al changes.
@ Tips
The illumination for the instrument cluster
lights up whenever you switch on the igni-
tion with the vehicle headlights off . As the
daylight fades, the instrument cluste r ill u-
mination likewise dims automati cally and
will go out comp letely when the outside
light is very low . This feature is meant to
remind you to switch on the headlights
when outs ide light conditions become
poor.
Xenon headlights
Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlights
After starting the engine, the xenon head-
lights are automatically adjusted to the load
and angle of the vehicle (for example, dur ing
accelerat ion and braking) . This prevents on-
coming t raffic from experiencing unnecessary
headlig ht glare from your xenon headl ight s.
If the system is not operat ing properly, a
warning symbol in t he Auto-Check Control is
displayed
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