brightness increases aga in, the low beams are turned off again auto-
matically =>& .
In the
AUTO position the low beams are switched off automatically
when the ignition is turned off.
Light Sensor Malfunction*
In the event of a light sensor ma lfunct ion, the driver is notified in the
instrument cluster display:
Automatic headlights/automatic wipers defective
For safety reasons t he low beams are tu rned on permanently w ith t he
switch in
AUTO*. However, you can continue to turn the lights on and
off using the light switch. Have the light sensor checked as soon as
possible at a dealership.
Coming home/leaving home function*
The function is sw itched on when the sw itch is in the AUTO* position
and the function is shown as active in the driver informat ion system.
The coming home funct ion illuminates the area around the vehicle
when the ign it ion is switched off and the driver's door is opened. The
length of time the lights rema in on can be set in the menu display
(Illumination > Exterior lights > coming home ).
The leaving home function illumina t es the area around the ve hicle
when unlocking it .
& WARNING
• Never use 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 beams at dusk or when it is dark.
• Automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver .
They do not relieve the driver of his responsibility to check the
headlights and to turn them on manually according to the current
light and visibility conditions. For example, fog and rain cannot be
Controls and equip-
ment
Safety first
Clear vision
& WARNING (cont inued)
detected by the light sensors. So always switch on the headlights
under these weather conditions and when driving in the dark
io.
• Crashes can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and
when you cannot be seen by other motorists.
- Always turn on the headlights so that you can see ahead and
so that others can see your car from the back.
(I) Tips
• With the switch in AUTO front fog lights cannot be turned on in
addition.
• The light senso r for headlight control is located in the rear view
mirror mount . Do not apply any stickers to the windshield in this area
to prevent malfunctions or fail ur es .
• Some exterior lighting functions can be adjusted in the dr iver
information system => page 23 ,
• If you remove the ignition from t he ignition lock whi le the head-
lights are still on, a buzzer will sound as long as the dr iver's door is
open to remind you to turn off the lights .
• Always observe the specific local regulat ions for your area as to
when to use your lights.
• With automatic headlights, the high-beam funct ion is also avail-
able, but w ith one restr iction: If you have not switched the high
beams back to low beams during automatic headlig ht operation (for
example, after driving thro ug h a tunnel), only the low beams come
on the next time automatic headlights are switched on . To use the
high beams, you first have to pull the high beam lever back and then
push the lever forwa rd again .
• In cool or damp weather, the inside of the headlights, turn signa ls
and ta il lights can fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will clear shortly after switching
them on . This does not affect the serv ice life of the light ing . •
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