Headlight range control - knob
B
Turning the rotary switch from the position
in
gradually adjusts the head-
light range control and thereby shortens the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Bi-Xenon headlights
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are
equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range ad-
justment control.
WARNING
Always adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.
■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■
The light switch is in position or and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The side light
goes out after the ignition key is removed.
■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe on page 62 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the front
vehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position
or
» Fig. 43 on page 62.
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever (» Fig. 44 on page 64) towards
the steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the operating lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching
on the ignition.
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the operating lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching
on the ignition.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the function can be enabled or disabled in
the menu item Dayl. dri. light » page 45, Settings .
WARNING
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at
the front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore always
switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.
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Lights and visibility
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