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98 Lights and visibility
if the ignition is switched off when the ignition is on
Side light on. Side light on.
Dipped beam off; if necessa-
ry, the side light comes on for
a time.
Dipped beam switched on.
Fog lights
The warning lamps or on the light switch also indicate that the fog
lights are switched on.
● Switching on the fog lights : Turn the switch to position or pull out
to the first stop.
● Switching on the rear fog light : turn the light switch to position o
pull out to the maximum.
● To switch off the fog lights, press the light switch or turn it to position .
Audible warnings to advise the driver that the lights have not been
switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver door is open, an audible warn-
ing signal is heard in the following cases: This is a reminder to turn off the
lights.
● When the parking light is on ⇒ page 96.
● When the light switch is in position .
WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are not bright enough to illumi-
nate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see
you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if it is raining or if visibility
is poor.
Lights and visibility: functions
Parking light
When the parking light is switched on (right or left turn signal), the front
side light and the rear light on the corresponding side of the vehicle stay lit.
The parking lights will only work with the ignition off.
Daytime driving light*
The daytime driving light consists of individual lights in the front head-
lamps.
When the daytime driving light is switched on, only the individual lights
come on ⇒
.
The daytime lights are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the
light switch is in position .
When the light switch is in position , a photo sensor automatically turns
the instrument and switch lighting on and off.
Automatic dipped beam control
The automatic dipped beam control is merely intended as an aid and is not
able to recognise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the vehicle lights and the instru-
ment panel and switch lighting switch on and off automatically in the fol-
lowing situations ⇒
:
Automatic switching on: Automatic switching off or switch to
daytime driving lighting:
The photo sensor detects darkness,
for example, when driving through a
tunnel.
When adequate lighting is detected.
The rain sensor detects rain and ac-
tivates the windscreen wipers.
When the windscreen wiper has
been inactive for a few minutes.
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