Switching on the lighting
Useful information
The driver
must ensure that the light settings
match the current weather, light and traffic
conditions.
For reasons of safety, smart recommends that
you drive with the lights switched on even
during the daytime.
A warning tone sounds if the lights are still
on when you leave the vehicle.
In some countries, operation of the head-
lamps varies due to legal requirements and
self-imposed obligations.
:
Combination switch control
;
Marking
Activating automatic headlamp mode
G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped-beam headlamps may not be
switched on automatically if there is fog,
snow
or
other causes of poor visibility due
to the weather conditions such as spray.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
While the engine is running, the light setting
is selected automatically according to the
brightness of the ambient light. Ã con-
trols the daytime driving lights, side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps. The automatic
headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is
responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all
times.
X
Turn control : to the à position.
The lights go out automatically in the fol-
lowing situations:
R
The engine is switched off.
R
The driver's door is opened.
R
The vehicle is locked.
R
The
main-beam
headlamps are not switched
on when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching on the dipped-beam head-
lamps
X
Turn control : to the L position.
The L indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
Switching the main-beam headlamps on
or off
The engine must be running.
X
Turn the combination switch control to the
à or K position.
X
To switch on: press the combination switch
in the direction of arrow 1.
X
To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the main-beam head-
lamps are switched on.
Using the headlamp flasher
X
Pull the combination switch in the direc-
tion of arrow 2.
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Switching on the lighting
>> Ensuring good visibility.