Adaptive Headlights (Ahl) - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Note
If the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is switched on constantly, the
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battery will be heavily discharged particularly over short distances.
The illumination period for the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function can be
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changed by means of the information display.

Adaptive headlights (AHL)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Switching on
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Turn the light switch » Fig. 31 on page 49 to position .
The AHL system is activated if:
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the light sensor recognises a low light intensity,
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no reverse gear is engaged,
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the operation mode "tourist light" is not switched on.
The light sensor switches on the full outer illumination at low light intensity.
The AHL system makes it possible to change the length and width of illumination
from the headlights. The length and width of illumination changes automatically
in relation to the vehicle speed and the use of the windscreen wiper.
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The "out of town" mode is a basic mode. The dispersion of the cone of light in
front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is active if none of the
following modes are active.
Rain mode
In the "rain" mode the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wid-
er and the width of illumination is shorter, so that during bad weather (rain) the
dazzling of the oncoming drivers can be reduced. The mode is activated at speeds
of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers continuously operate for a period of
time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is deactivated when dropping below or ex-
ceeding the set speed limit or if the windscreen wipers have been switched off
for a period of time longer than 8 minutes.
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It is valid for vehicles which are designed for driving on the left.
City mode
In the "city" mode, the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wid-
er and the width of illumination is shorter. The aim is to illuminate also the adja-
cent footpaths, crossings, pedestrian crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds
of 15-50 km/h.
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Motorway mode
In the "motorway" mode, the dispersion of the cone of light is adapted so that it
also illuminates the left (or right)
act in time to an obstacle or any other danger. The mode is activated gradually
from a speed of 90 km/h. It is most effective at speeds above 120 km/h.
Tourist light
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system,
driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the "tou-
rist light" mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of the
headlights is deactivated.
The "tourist light" mode is activated/deactivated via the information display in
the menu:
Settings
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■ Travel mode
Off
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Switched on
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Cornering lights
The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of
light swivelling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights. This function
is active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10 km/h.
WARNING
If the cornering lights are defective, the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully
and visit a ŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
The AHL system complements the functions of the fog lights with the function
CORNER » page 52 and the function of the dynamic headlight beam adjustment.
lane of the motorway, so that the driver can re-
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Lights and visibility
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