Headlamp Assistant - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Headlamp assistant

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
Switching on and off
Information messages
The headlamp assistant (following only as system) can prevent the dazzling of
other road users.
The system automatically switches the high beam on / off, if necessary, ad-
justs the beam of the headlights in accordance with the existing traffic (other
vehicles) and environmental conditions (e.g. driving through a lighted village).
The switching on / off of the high beam, if necessary adaptation of the head-
lamp is controlled by a camera » Fig.
Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist.
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Light Assist
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Dynamic Light Assist
Light Assist
The system automatically switches the high beam on / off.
Dynamic Light Assist
The system automatically adjusts the light cone shape of the headlamps to
prevent dazzling oncoming and preceding vehicles.
With the Travel Mode» page 68 selected the automatic adjustment of the
beam of the headlamps is deactivated. The system automatically switches only
the high beam on / off.
Fig. 56
Camera view window for the
headlamp assistant
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WARNING
The system only serves as a support and does not relieve the driver of his
or her responsibility to check the headlights and low beam and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the lights depending on the light conditions. The manual
operation may be required for example, in the following situations.
When visibility is poor,(e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall.
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Passing poorly lit road users, e.g. cyclists or pedestrians.
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When driving around "sharp" bends.
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Driving through poorly-lit locations.
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The camera viewing range is obstructed by an obstacle.
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CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects to the windscreen to avoid impair-
ing the functions of the systems.
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Function
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Read and observe and
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Operating conditions
The system works under the following conditions.
The light switch is in the position .
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The system is activated.
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The system is activated
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The vehicle speed is over 60 km / h or for some countries more than 40
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km / h.
The headlight switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h.
The system can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
structions Infotainment, chapter CAR - vehicle settings.
on page 71 first.
» page 72, Switching on and off.
Lights and visibility
» Operating in-
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