BMW K 1600GTL Exclusive Rider's Manual page 57

If the daytime running light
is switched on when it is
dark, the vision deteriorates and
oncoming traffic may be dazzled.
Do not use the daytime running
light when it is dark.
By comparison with the
low-beam headlight, the
daytime running light makes the
vehicle more visible to oncoming
traffic. This improves daytime
visibility.
Start engine ( 80).
Settings
Call up the
Vehicle
and select
Day run lights
Select
from the menu and set
Auto. DRL Off
to
Press button 1 to switch on
the daytime running light.
The indicator light for the
daytime running light illu-
minates.
menu
.
The low-beam headlight, the
front side lights and the auxili-
ary headlight are switched off.
.
In the dark or in tunnels: Press
button 1 again to switch off
the daytime running light and
switch on the low-beam head-
light. The auxiliary headlight is
also switched on again.
If the high beam headlight
is switched on whilst the
daytime running light is switched
on, the daytime running light
will be switched off after ap-
prox. 2 seconds, and the high
beam headlight, low beam head-
light, front side lights and, if ap-
plicable, the auxiliary headlights
will be switched on.
If the high beam headlight is
switched off again, the daytime
running light is not automat-
ically reactivated, but must be
switched on again if required.
Automatic daytime
running light
The automatic riding light
control system cannot re-
place your personal assessment
of lighting conditions. The sensor
cannot detect fog or drizzle, for
example.
In such situations the low beam
headlight must be switched on
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