The dipped beam headlights are
switched on. T
he indicator lamp
lights up green.
Display only appears in the instru-
ment cluster: Light switched o. The
automatic lighting control func-
tion
is activated from a speed of
around 10 km/h (around 6 mph) or
when a distanc
e of around 100 m
(around 328 ) has been covered.
Switching o the lights
1. Switch o the ignition.
The orientation lighting can be
switched on → page 115.
Side lights or continuous parking light
on both sides of the vehicle switched
on. The indicator lamp lights up
green.
Display only appears in the instru-
ment cluster: Light switched o.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights can increase the
visibility of the vehicle in trac during the
day.
The daytime running lights are switched on
each time the ignition is switched on (when
brightness is detected).
The daytime running lights cannot be
switched o or on manually as from
a speed of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph)
or a distance covered of around 100 m
(around 328 ).
WARNING
If the vehicle’s lights are not switched on
appropria
tely for the weather conditions,
the road will not be adequately lit. The
vehicle may not be seen, or not be seen
adequately, by other road users. This can
cause accidents and serious or fatal inju-
ries.
·
Always switch on dipped beam when it
is dark or raining and in poor visibility.
·
Regularly check that all lights and turn
signals are working properly.
WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights
are not bright enough to illumina
te the
--
--
road ahead and to ensure that other road
users are able to see you. T
he rear lights
will not be switched on with the daytime
running lights. The vehicle cannot be seen
by other road users in darkness, precipita-
tion and poor visibility without the rear
lights switched on. This can cause acci-
dents and serious or fatal injuries.
·
Always switch on dipped beam when it
is dark or raining and in poor visibility.
WARNING
The automatic lighting control
only
provides support; the driver is responsible
for making sure the vehicle lights are
switched on c
orrectly. Automatic lighting
control
switches the dipped beam
hea
dlights on and o only when there is
a change in brightness level. An insu-
ciently lit road can cause accidents and
serious or fatal injuries.
·
Switch the dipped beam on manually if
required by the weather conditions, e.g.
in the event of fog.
When reverse gear is engaged, the
c
ornering light on both sides of the ve-
hicle switches on to provide better illumi-
nation of the surrounding area when ma-
noeuvring.
Switching high beam on and o
Fig. 87 On the le-hand side of the steering
c
olumn: direction indicator and high beam lev-
er.
A
Switch on the high beam .
B
Operate the headlamp flasher or switch
o the high beam.
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