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Lights and visibility
Instrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the
⇒ page 111, fig. 76
thumb wheel
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Headlight range control
Using the electrical headlight range control,
range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. In this way it is
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same
time, the driver has the best possible lighting for the road ahead using the
correct headlight settings.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an
automatic headlight range system.
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1
A
.
1
2
A
you can adjust the headlight
2
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from the basic setting 0.
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Hazard warning lights
The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒
3. Switch the engine off
4. Apply the handbrake
5. On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic
move the selector lever to P
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users
to your vehicle
Fig. 77 Detail of the dash
panel: Hazard warning
light switch
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