Audi S5 Owner's Manual page 59

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– Turn the button anti-clockwise -" to reduce the bright-
ness of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being
changed unintentionally.
The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illu-
mination and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a
light sensor incorporated in the instrument cluster. In bright condi-
tions any changes made to the brightness of the instrument lighting
have no effect.
Note
The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is
switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off.
The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight
starts to fade; it is switched off completely when the light condi-
tions become very poor. This function is intended to remind the
driver to switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when
light conditions become poor.
Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlight bulbs
Dynamic headlight range control
Headlights with xenon gas-discharge bulbs automatically adapt to
suit the load being carried when the engine is switched on. The
headlights are also automatically adjusted when the vehicle is in
motion (e.g. when accelerating and braking).
Controls
Applies to vehicles: with adaptive light
adaptive light
This feature provides better illumination when you drive
through a corner.
The adaptive light gives better illumination of the bend and the side
of the road when driving through a corner ⇒ fig. 54. The adaptive
light is controlled automatically, depending on the speed of the
vehicle and the steering wheel angle.
The headlights are regulated automatically when you drive through
a corner, depending on how far you turn the steering wheel. To
avoid having a dark spot in front of the vehicle the two headlights
are directed at different angles.
The system is active at speeds from approximately 10 km/h to
110 km/h.
Safety Driving tips General maintenance
Lights and vision
Note
Self-help
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Fig. 54 adaptive light
when driving
Technical data