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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation of the light function 47
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT) 48
Turn signal and main beam 48
Front and rear fog light 49
Hazard warning light system 49
Parking light 49
Driving abroad 50
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 40 on page 47. The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
WARNING
■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
■
The instruments are also illuminated when the side light or low beam light is
switched on.
■
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.
Operation of the light function
Fig. 40
Light switch / Knob for headlamp
beam adjustment
Read and observe on page 47 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 40 can
be turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switch on daytime running lights and side lights or parking lights
» page 49
Turn on the low beam
Headlight range control
By turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 40 from position
to
, the headlight
range control is gradually adjusted, thereby shortening the light cone.
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 beam 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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