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Lamps
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this switch position with the ignition key in
position 2.<
The automatic headlamp control can-
not serve as a substitute for your per-
sonal judgment in determining when the
lamps should be switched on in response
to ambient lighting conditions. For exam-
ple, the system cannot detect fog. To avoid
safety risks, you should always switch on
the lamps manually under these condi-
tions.<
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumina-
tion of the road surface. Depending on the
steering angle and other assumptions, the
light from the headlamp follows the course
of the road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
In ignition key position 2, turn the
light switch to the position 'Auto-
matic headlamp control', refer to
page 85.
So that oncoming traffic is not dazzled,
Adaptive Head Light is
> not active when the vehicle is reversing
> only active toward passenger's side
when stopped.
Malfunction
The LED beside the symbol for automatic
headlamp control flashes. The Adaptive
Head Light has a malfunction or has failed.
Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible.
High beams/roadside
parking lamps
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just
one side of your vehicle when parking.
When using this function, comply with
national regulations:
With the ignition switched off, press the
lever in the desired direction 3, past the
resistance point.
Fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on for the fog
lamps to operate. The green indica-
tor lamp lights up whenever the fog lamps
are on.
The fog lamps are switched off whenever
the high beams are switched on.
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 980 - © 01/04 BMW AG
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