Owner's Manual - Page 113

For LEON 5D 2012.

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112 Lights and visibility
Switching the main beam assist on and off
Function Action
Activate:
– Switch the ignition on and turn the light switch to position
.
– From the base position, move the main beam and turn signal
lever forwards ⇒ page 107. When the warning lamp is dis-
played on the instrument panel display, the main beam assist is
switched on.
Deacti-
vate:
– Switch off the ignition.
OR: Turn the light switch to a different position to 
⇒ page 108.
OR: with main beam on, move the main beam and turn signal
lever backwards.
OR: Move the main beam and turn signal lever forwards to
manually switch main beam on. The main beam assist will then
be deactivated.
Malfunctions
The following conditions may prevent the main beam headlight control from
turning off the headlights in time or from turning off altogether:
In poorly lit towns with highly reflective signs.
Other insufficiently lit road users (such as pedestrians or cyclists).
On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps) and when oncoming vehicles
are partially obscured.
When the drivers of other oncoming vehicles (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.
In fog, snow and heavy rain.
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...
WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam assist should not encourage
the taking of risks. The system is not a replacement for driver concentra-
tion.
You are always in control of the main beam and adapting it to the
light, visibility and traffic conditions.
It is possible that the main beam headlight control does not recog-
nise all driving situations and is limited under certain circumstances.
When the field of vision of the camera is dirty, covered or damaged,
operation of the main beam control may be affected. This also applies
when changes are made to the vehicle lighting system, for example, if
additional headlights are installed.
CAUTION
To avoid affecting the operation of the system, take the following points in-
to consideration:
Clean the field of vision of the camera regularly and make sure it is free
of snow and ice.
Do not cover the field of vision of the camera.
Check that the windscreen is not damaged in the area of the field of vi-
sion of the camera.
Note
Main beam and headlight flasher can be turned on and off manually at any
time with the turn signal and main beam lever ⇒ page 107.
Adjusting the headlights
The light beam of the dipped beam lights is asymmetric: the side of the
road on which you are driving is lit more intensely.
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