Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 105

Automatic dipped beam control
The automatic dipped beam control is merely intended as an aid and is not
able to recognise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , , or , the vehicle lights and the
instrument panel and switch lighting switch on and off automatically in the
following situations
Automatic switching on:
The photo sensor detects darkness,
for example, when driving through a
tunnel.
When driving at more than 140 km/h
for a few seconds.
The rain sensor detects rain and acti-
vates the windscreen wipers.
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
The adaptive headlights only operate when the dipped beam is on and at
speeds of over 10 km/h. When taking a bend, the adaptive headlights auto-
matically light up the road better.
The adaptive headlights can be switched on and off from the infotainment
system.
Static cornering lights
When turning slowly to change direction or going round a tight bend, the
static cornering lights automatically come on. The static cornering lights only
work at speeds of less than 40 km/h.
The static cornering lights may be incorporated into the fog lights or the front
headlights, depending upon the equipment.
Safety First
:
Automatic switching off or switch to
daytime lighting:
When adequate lighting is detected.
When driving at less than 65 km/h
for a few minutes.
When the windscreen wiper has
been inactive for a few minutes.
Operating instructions
Main beam headlight control
The main beam control (Light Assist) automatically switches the main beam
on and off within the limits of the system, regardless of prevailing conditions,
traffic and vehicle speed . The system is controlled by a sensor on the
inside of the windscreen above the rear view mirror. The main beam and
flashed headlight can be switched on and off manually at the turn signal and
main beam lever.
To light, with the ignition on, rotate the headlight control to the posi-
tion and move the turn signal lever to the full beam headlight position.
When the ignition is switched off, the main beam control is also switched off.
The following conditions may prevent the full beam headlight control from
turning off the headlights in time or from turning off altogether:
In poorly lit towns with highly reflective signs.
In fog, snow and heavy rain.
If the area around the sensor on the windscreen is misted, dirty or covered
with a sticker.
If a stone has struck the area of the sensor.
Other insufficiently lit road users (for example, pedestrians or cyclists).
On tight bends and steep slopes and when oncoming vehicles are
partially obscured.
When the drivers of other oncoming vehicles (such as a truck) can see
over a guard rail in the centre of the road.
WARNING
If the road is not well-lit and the vehicle is not clearly visible to other
drivers, there is a risk of accident.
The automatic main beam control (
beam when there are no changes in brightness, and not, for example when
it is foggy.
Practical tips
Lights and visibility
) only switches on the dipped
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