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140 Light and visibility
Traffic circle and intersection function (Canada):
the cornering light will be activated on both sides
based on an evaluation of the vehicle's current
navigation position. It will remain active until after
the vehicle has left the traffic circle or intersec-
tion.
▌Highway mode function (Canada)
Highway mode increases the range and bright-
ness of the cone of light, enabling better visibility.
The function will be active if a freeway journey is
detected by means of:
the vehicle's speed
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the multifunction camera
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the navigation system
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The function will not be active in the following
cases:
at speeds below 50 mph (80 km/h)
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▌Enhanced fog light function (Canada)
The enhanced fog light function reduces reflective
glare and improves the illumination of the edge of
the road.
The function will be activated automatically in the
following circumstances:
At speeds below 43 mph (70 km/h) and when
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the rear fog light is switched on.
The function will be deactivated automatically in
the following circumstances:
When speeds greater than 62 mph
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(100 km/h) are reached.
When the rear fog light is switched off.
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▌Function of the bad weather light (Canada)
The bad weather light reduces reflections in rainy
conditions by dimming individual areas of the
headlamps. There will be less glare for the driver
and other road users as a result.
▌The city lighting function (Canada)
City lighting improves the illumination of roadsides
in urban areas using a broad distribution of light.
The function will be active in the following cases:
At low speeds
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In illuminated parts of urban areas
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▌Function of the topographical compensation
Based on available map data, the lighting system
responds pre-emptively to different road heights.
This means that the headlamp range will remain
virtually constant when you are driving uphill or
downhill.
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