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112 Lights and visibility
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 can only be activated with the ignition switched off and
the turn signal and main beam lever in the central position, before being
triggered.
Parking light on both sides
With the ignition switched off and the light switch in position , when lock-
ing the vehicle from the outside, the parking lights on both sides of the ve-
hicle light up. In doing so, only the side lights of both headlights light up,
and additionally the tail lights will do so partially.
Daytime driving light*
The daytime driving lights consist of individual lights, integrated in the front
headlights. With the daylight driving lights on, only these lights switch on
⇒
.
The daytime driving lights switch on every time the ignition is switched on,
if the switch is in positions or , according to the level of exterior light-
ing.
When the light switch is in position , a light sensor automatically
switches dipped beam on and off (including the control and instrument
lighting) or the daytime driving lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting.
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:
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 wipers have
been inactive for a few minutes.
Cornering lights*
1)
When turning slowly or on very tight bends, the cornering lights are activa-
ted automatically. The cornering lights may be integrated in the fog lights
and are switched on only at speeds of less than 40 km/h (25 mph).
When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the ve-
hicle switch on, in order to better illuminate the area for parking.
Motorway lights*
The motorway light is available on vehicles equipped with full-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via the corresponding Easy Con-
nect system menu.
● Activation: When going above 110 km/h (75 mph) for more than 30 sec-
onds, the dipped beam raises slightly to increase the distance of visibility of
the driver.
● Deactivation: When reducing the speed of the car below 100 km/h, the
dipped beam returns to its normal position.
1)
This function is not available on vehicles equipped with full-LED headlights.
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