BMW X3 xDrive20i 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 89

Activating
1. 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 lights are on, the beam is dip‐
ped and returned to full beam automatically.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐
equate illumination, for example in built-up
areas.
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.
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System limits
Personal responsibility
The high-beam assistance cannot replace
the personal decision to use the high beam. In
such situations you should dip the headlights
manually in order not to create a safety hazard.◀
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
or .
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.
▷ At low road speeds.
▷ When the windscreen in front of the interior
mirror is covered with condensation, dirt,
stickers, labels, etc.
Camera
The camera is in the area of the base of the mir‐
ror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the area
in front of the rear view mirror.
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