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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this
layout» Fig. 42
WARNING
The automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is on, the light-emit-
ting surface demists after a short time.
60
Using the system
on page 60.
Operating the lights
60
61
61
62
62
Read and observe
62
To switch on/off the lights, turn the
63
positions (equipment-dependent).
63
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
63
Switching lights on/off automatically
63
Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides
64
Switching on the low beam
To adjust the headlight range control, turn dial
vehicle load
»
.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
The Xenon headlights feature no manual headlight range control. After
switching on the ignition, adjust these automatically to the load and driving
condition of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-
wise there is a risk of an accident.
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
■
cles.
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
■
Fig. 42
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
on page 60 first.
» Fig. 42
switch to one of the following
A
» page 62
» Fig. 42
B
» page 63
in line with the
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