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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the light function 59
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT) 60
Turn signal and main beam 60
Automatic driving lamp control 61
Front and rear fog lights 61
Fog lights with the CORNER function 62
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME 62
Hazard warning light system 62
Parking light 63
Driving abroad 63
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 46 on page 59. The symbols which mark the individual
positions of the controls are identical.
WARNING
The automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
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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.
■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings.
Operating the light function
Fig. 46
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 46 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switching lights on/off automatically » page 61
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 63
Switch on low beam
Headlight range control
Turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 46 from position to
gradually activates the
headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
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
WARNING
Always adjust the headlight range control to meet the following conditions.
■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
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Lights and visibility
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