Switching lights on and off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
Switching on the parking light
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 24
to position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 24
to position .
›
Push the lever gently forwards into the spring-tensioned position to switch on
the main beam
» Fig. 26
on page 43.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 24
to position 0.
Headlight beam adjustment
42
Using the system
Fig. 24
Dash panel: Light switch
Fig. 25
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
Turning the rotary switch
» Fig. 25
headlight beam adjustment, thereby shortening the beam of light.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty.
-
All seats occupied, boot empty.
1
All seats occupied, boot loaded.
2
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded.
3
WARNING
Always adjust the headlight range adjustment in such a way that:
it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic;
■
and the range is sufficient for safe driving.
■
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
■
on.
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving
■
state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on
and when driving. Vehicles which are equipped with Xenon bulbs do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control.
Function DAY LIGHT (daytime running lights)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch to position 0 or
Deactivating the daytime running lights
›
Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3 seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it downwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3 seconds.
from position
to
gradually activates the
-
3
» Fig. 24
on page 42.