Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking light and low beam 53
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT) 54
Turn signal and main beam 55
Automatic driving lamp control 55
Fog lights 56
Fog lights with CORNER function 56
Rear fog light 56
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME 57
Hazard warning light system 57
Parking light 58
Driving abroad 58
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched
on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 36 on page 53. The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
WARNING
■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.
■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
WARNING (Continued)
■
The automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the given light conditions.
The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these con-
ditions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!
■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Parking light and low beam
Fig. 36
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Light switch positions - turning the switch
A
» Fig. 36
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Automatic switching lights on and off » page 55
Switching on the parking light or parking lights
1)
» page 58
Turn on the low beam
1)
1)
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the symbol also lights up in the light switch.
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