Audi R8 2009 - Clear vision; Exterior Lights Control

Cl e ar vision
Clear vision
Lights
Switching the headlights on and off ·'t!.·
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Fig. 42 Instrum ent
panel: light sw itch
Switching on the side marker lights
Tur n t he lig ht swi t ch ligh t to ;oo;. The indi cator lig ht ;oo;
com es on .
Switching on th e headlights and high beam
Turn t he light switch to ~D.
Push the high beam lever for w ard towa rds the instru-
ment panel
=> page 58.
Switching off the lights
- Tur n the lig ht switch to 0.
The headlights on ly work when the ignition is switched on. Whi le
starting the engine or when switching off the ignition, the head -
lights will go off and on ly the side marker lights wi ll rema in lit.
If the rotary light switch is in the
O or AUTO position, the daytime
running lights are turned on when the ignition is switched on if they
were activated via the menu display => page 26.
& WARNING
Crashes can happen w hen you cannot see the road ahead and
when you cannot be seen by other motor ists.
• Alway s turn on the headlight s so that you can see ahead and
so that others can see your car from the back.
• Never use daytime running light s to see whe re 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 . Be aware of
changes in outside light condit ions when you are driving and
respond by switching on your low beams
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[ i ] Tips
• If you remove the ignition from the ignition lock while the head -
lights are still on, a buzzer will sound as long as the driver's door is
open to remind you to switch off the lights .
• Always observe the specific local regulations for your area when
to use your lights .
• In cool or damp weather conditio ns the headlights may fog over
temporar ily on the inside .
- The critical fac tor is the temperature difference between t he
interior and the exterior of the headlight lens.
- With the main beams switched on, the light -emitting area will
be free of condensation after a short time, however the edges of
the glass may st ill be fogged.
- This physica l phenomenon has no effect on the life of your
veh icle's lighting system .
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