Lights and visibility
In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactiv
at
ed in
a specialised w
orkshop.
WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals,
or forgetting t
o deactivate them can con-
fuse other road users. This could result in a
serious accident.
●
Always give warning when you are going
to change lane, overtake or when turning,
activating the turn signal in good time.
●
As soon as you have finished changing
lane, overtaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause
accidents and serious injury, as the main
beam may distract or dazzle other driv
ers.
Note
●
If the convenience turn signal
s are oper-
ating (three flashes) and the other conven-
ience turn signals are switched on, the ac-
tive part stops flashing and only flashes
once in the new part selected.
●
The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
●
If a trailer t
urn signal malfunctions, the
control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will
flash at double speed.
●
The main beam headlights can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
●
In cold or damp weather conditions, the
headlights, tail lights and turn signals may
mist up inside temporarily. This is normal
and in no way effects the useful life of the
vehicle lighting system.
Automatic dipped beam control
*
The automatic dipped beam control is merely
int
ended as an aid and is not abl
e t
o recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-
ly in the following situations ›››
in Daytime
running lights on page 150:
Automatic switch-
ing on
Automatic switch-
ing off
The photo sensor de-
tects darkness
, for exam-
ple, when driving through
a tunnel.
When adequate lighting
is detected.
Automatic switch-
ing on
Automatic switch-
ing off
The rain sensor detects
rain and activat
es the
windscreen wipers.
When the windscreen
wipers have been inac-
tive for a few minutes.
WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road
users cannot see the vehicle w
ell enough
or at all, accidents may occur.
●
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.
Main beam assist (Light Assist)*
The main beam assist acts within the limits of
the syst
em and depending on envir
onment
al
and traffic conditions. Once switched on, the
system is activated as of a speed of about 60
km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated below
about 30 km/h (18 mph) ›››
.
When the syst
em is activ
at
ed and the cam-
era detects other vehicles that may be daz-
zled, the main beam is automatically switch-
ed off. Otherwise, the main beam is automati-
cally switched on.
The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated areas and deactivates the main
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