BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual page 105

High-beam assistance
Principle
When low-beam headlights are switched on,
this system automatically switches the high-
beam headlights on and off. This process is
controlled by a camera on the front of the rear-
view mirror. It ensures that the high-beam
headlights are switched on whenever the traf‐
fic situation allows. You can also control the
lights yourself at any time and switch them on
and off as usual. The high-beam headlights are
not switched on by the system in the low
speed range.
Activating
1. Depending on equipment, turn the light
switch to position
2. Press the button on the turn indicator
lever, arrow.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
When the low-beam headlights are on, the
beam is dipped and returned to full beam auto‐
matically.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate lighting, for example in built-up
areas.
The blue indicator light in the instru‐
ment cluster illuminates if the high
beam is switched on by the system.
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Lights
Raising and dipping manually
▷ High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.
▷ High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,
arrow 2.
The high beam assistance can be deactivated
by manually raising and dipping.
To reactivate high-beam assistance, press the
button on the turn indicator lever, see
page 105.
System limits
The high-beam assistance cannot replace the
personal decision to use the high-beam head‐
lights. Thus, dip manually in situations requir‐
ing such.
In the following situations, the system will not
operate or its operation will be impaired and
your intervention may be required:
▷ During extremely unfavourable weather
conditions such as fog or heavy precipita‐
tion.
▷ When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists or horseback riders
or carts, and when trains or ships are close
to the road, or when game are passing
across the road.
▷ On narrow bends, steep uphill or downhill
gradients, at traffic junctions or if your view
of oncoming vehicles on a motorway is ob‐
structed.
▷ In poorly-lit towns and where there are very
reflective signs.
Controls
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