LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
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162 - Getting to know your vehicle
Depending on the vehicle, this
systemswitchesthemainbeamhead
lights on and off automatically. It uses
a camera located behind the interior
rear view mirror to detect vehicles that
are being followed and those coming
in the opposite direction.
The main beam headlights come on
automatically if:
– the exterior light level is low;
– noothervehicleorlightingisdetect
ed;
– thevehiclespeedisaboveapproxi
mately 25 mph (40 km/h).
If any of the above conditions are not
fulfilled, the system switches to dipped
beam headlights.
Note: make sure the windscreen is not
obscured(dirt,mud,snow,condensa
tion, etc.).
To activate the automatic main
beam headlights
Rotate the ring
2
untiltheAUTOsym
bol is aligned with the mark
3
and
push the stalk
1
. Warning light
comes on the instrument panel.
To deactivate the automatic main
beam headlights
– Rotate the ring
2
to a position other
than AUTO;
or
– pull the stalk
1
.
Warning light goes out on the
instrument panel.
Note: the main beam headlights will
be activated upon deactivation of the
automaticmainbeamheadlightsfunc
tion.
Operating faults
When the "Check Automatic Lighting"
message appears on the instrument
panel, the system is deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
The "automatic main
beamheadlights"sys
temshouldundernocir
cumstances be used to
replace the driver's attention and
responsibilitywithregardtovehi
cle lighting and adapting to light,
visibility and traffic conditions.