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Exterior lighting
124
deactivation of the main-beam headlamps
(
page 126).
Y
Headlamp flasher
To switch on: turn the key in the ignition lock
X
to position 1 or 2, or start the engine.
Pull the combination switch in the direction of
X
arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
X
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only
the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
X
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps switch on automati-
cally if:
an airbag is deployed or
R
the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
R
of above 70 km/h and comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
10 km/h again after a full brake application.
i
The hazard warning lamps continue to oper-
ate even if the ignition is switched off.
Intelligent Light System
General notes
The Intelligent Light System is a system that
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the
prevailing driving and weather conditions. It
offers advanced functions for improved illumi-
nation of the road surface, e.g. depending on the
vehicle speed or weather conditions. The sys-
tem includes the active light function, cornering
light function, motorway mode and extended
range foglamps. The system is only active when
it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent
Light System" function using the on-board com-
puter (
page 294).
Y
Active light function
The active light function is a system that moves
the headlamps according to the steering move-
ments of the front wheels. In this way, relevant
areas remain illuminated while you are driving.
This allows you to recognise pedestrians,
cyclists and animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
Vehicles with Lane Keeping Assist: the active
light function evaluates the course of the lane in
which you are driving and adjusts the light in
advance.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
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