Cupra ATECA 2022 - Page 99

Lights
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Vehicle lighting
The automatic dipped beam is only an auxili-
ary function and cannot always identify all sit-
uations that may arise during driving with sui-
cient precision.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function is an additional
function to the dipped beam headlights to im-
prove lighting of the side of the road when tak-
ing a sharp turn at low speed.
When the dipped beam is on, a static corner-
ing light comes on when driving at speeds be-
low about 40km/h (25mph) or on very tight
bends.
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If the steering wheel is turned or the turn
signal is switched on, the front fog light gradu-
ally turns on. After the turn, the cornering light
function is gradually switched o.
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When engaging reverse gear, both front fog
lights turn on.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights can increase vehicle
visibility when driving during the day.
The daytime running lights switch on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in positions or , according to the level
of exterior lighting.
Motorway light
The function is connected and disconnected
via the corresponding Infotainment system
menu.
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Activation: when going above 110km/h
(68mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driver's
visibility distance.
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Deactivation: when reducing the speed of
the vehicle below 100km/h (62mph), the dip-
ped beam immediately returns to its normal
position.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched o
If the ignition is not connected and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is heard
in the following cases: this will remind you to
turn the light o.
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When the parking light is on ›››page98.
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When the light switch is in position or .
If the exit lighting is switched on (“Coming
Home” function), when you leave the vehicle
there will be no audio warning to warn you that
the lights are still on.
WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.
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The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only switches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy.
WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users
are able to see you.
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Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is raining or if visibility is poor.
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Never drive with daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions.
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On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,
when activating the daytime running light
the rear lights are not switched on. A vehi-
cle which does not have the rear lights on
may not be visible to other drivers in the
darkness, in the case of heavy rain or in con-
ditions of poor visibility.