User Manual - Page 117

For ATECA 2021.

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Lights
Sym-
bol
Ignition switch-
ed off
Ignition is
s
witched on

The “Coming
home”, “L
eaving
home” and Wel-
come lights may be
switched on.
Automatic control
of dipped beam
and daytime run-
ning light.
Side light on.
Daylight running
lights s
witched on.
Dipped beam head-
light off
Dipped beam
s
witched on.
The driver is personally responsible for the
corr
ect use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
Automatic dipped beam headlight control

The automatic dipped beam control is merely
intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on automatically in the
following situations
:
The photo sensor detects d
arkness, for ex-
ample, when driving through a tunnel. They
switch off when adequate lighting is detec-
ted.
The rain sensor detects rain and activates
the wipers. They switch off when the wipers
have not been activated for a few minutes.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights consist of individu-
al lights, integrated in the front headlights.
These lights come on when the daytime run-
ning lights are switched on. On vehicles
equipped with LED tail lights, the rear side
light is switched on as well
.
The daytime running lights t
urn on every time
the ignition is switched on, if the switch is in
position or , according to the level of ex-
terior lighting.
When the light switch is in position , a light
sensor automatically switches dipped beam
on and off (including the control and instru-
ment lighting) or the daytime running lights
depending on the level of exterior lighting.
Motorway light
The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped with full-LED lights.
The function is connected and disconnected
via the corresponding Infotainment system
menu.
Activation: when going above 110 km/h
(68 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.
Deactivation: when reducing the speed of
the vehicle below 100 km/h (62 mph), the
dipped beam immediately returns to its nor-
mal position.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the ignition is not connected and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this will remind
you to turn the light off.
When the parking light is on
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When the light switch is in position or .
WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road
users cannot see the v
ehicle well enough
or at all, accidents may occur.
The automatic dipped beam control
( ) only switches on the dipped beam
when there are changes in light conditions
but not, for example, when it is foggy.
WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights
ar
e not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users
are able to see you.
Always use your dipped beam head
lights if it is raining or if visibility is poor.
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