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Lights and visibility
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-
ly in the f
oll
o
wing situations
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in Daytime
running lights on page 144:
Automatic switch-
ing on
Automatic switch-
ing off
The photo sensor de-
tects darkness
, for exam-
ple, when driving through
a tunnel.
When adequate lighting
is detected.
The rain sensor detects
rain and activat
es the
windscreen wipers.
When the windscreen
wipers have been inac-
tive for a few minutes.
WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road
users cannot see the vehicle w
ell enough
or at all, accidents may occur.
●
The automatic dipped beam control
() only switches on the dipped beam
when there are no changes in brightness,
and not, for example when it is foggy.
Main beam assist (Light Assist)*
The main beam assist acts within the limits of
the syst
em and depending on envir
onment
al
and traffic conditions. Once switched on, the
system is activated as of a speed of about 60
km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated below
about 30 km/h (18 mph)
›››
.
When the system is activated and the cam-
er
a det
ects other v
ehicles that may be daz-
zled, the main beam is automatically switch-
ed off. Otherwise, the main beam is automati-
cally switched on.
The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated areas and deactivates the main
beam when passing through a town, for ex-
ample.
Switching the main beam assist on and off
Func-
tion
Use
Activate:
– Switch the ignition on and turn the light
switch t
o position .
– From the base position, move the main
beam and turn signal lever forwards
›››
page 144. When the warning lamp
is displayed on the instrument panel dis-
play, the main beam assist is switched
on.
Deacti-
vate:
– T
urn the light switch to a different posi-
tion to
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›
page 143.
– OR: with main beam on, move the turn
signal and main beam lever backwards.
– OR: move the turn signal and main
beam lever forward to manually enable
the main beam. The main beam assist
will then be deactivated.
Malfunctions
The f
oll
o
wing conditions may prevent the
main beam headlight control from turning off
the headlights in time or from turning off alto-
gether:
●
In poorly lit towns with highly reflective
signs.
●
Other insufficiently lit road users (such as
pedestrians or cyclists).
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On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)
and when oncoming vehicles are partially
obscured.
●
When the drivers of other oncoming vehi-
cles (such as a truck) can see over a guard
rail in the centre of the road.
●
If the camera is damaged or the power
supply is cut off.
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In fog, snow and heavy rain.
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With dust and sand turbulence.
●
With loose gravel in the field of vision of the
camera.
●
When the field of vision of the camera is
misted up, dirty or covered by stickers, snow,
ice, etc.
WARNING
The convenience features of the main
beam assist should not encourage the t
ak-
ing of risks. The system is not a replace-
ment for driver concentration.
●
You are always in control of the main
beam and adapting it to the light, visibility
and traffic conditions.
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