Automatic Headlamp Control; Adaptive Head Light - BMW 2008 X3 Owner's Manual

Automatic headlamp control*

In switch position 3, the low beams are
switched on or off automatically, for example in
tunnels, at dawn and dusk, and in the event of
precipitation. The Adaptive Head Light
vated.
When you enter a tunnel with bright ceiling
lighting, this can delay the switching on of your
low beams.
The headlamps can also come on when the sun
is low on the horizon in a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on
regardless of the ambient light when you
switch on the front fog lamps
When the daytime running lamps are activated,
refer to page 59, the low beam headlamps are
always switched on when the switch is in
position 3 and the ignition is switched
If so desired, the light switch can remain in
position 3. The exterior lamps are automatically
switched off after the ignition is switched off.
Automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for the driver's judg-
ment in determining when the vehicle lamps
should be switched on. For example, the sys-
tem cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To
avoid safety risks, you should always switch on
the low beams manually under these condi-
tions.<
You can have the sensitivity of the head-
lamp control adjusted.<

Adaptive Head Light*

The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumination
of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the road.
In tight curves, e.g. serpentines, or when mak-
ing turns, up to a speed of approx. 43 mph/
70 km/h, a turning lamp is switched on and illu-
minates the inside of the curve.
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Activating Adaptive Head Light
With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the
Automatic headlamp control position, refer to
page 59.
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is acti-
The turning lamp is switched on automatically
depending on the steering angle or the turn sig-
nal position.
In order not to blind oncoming traffic, the Adap-
tive Head Light points toward the passenger
side when the vehicle is stopped. When driving
in reverse, only the turning lamp is active and
lights up the region on the outside of the curve.
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Malfunction
.
The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-
lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is
malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system
on.<
checked as soon as possible.
High beams/
roadside parking lamps
1
2
3
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also have the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking. When doing
so, be sure to comply with national regulations.
After switching off the engine, press the lever
up or down past the resistance point, arrow 3.
extended periods; otherwise, it may no longer
be possible to start the
High beams
Headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. For this reason, avoid using them for
engine.<