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Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
(PDLS Plus)
High Beam Assistant
When High Beam Assistant is switched on, a
camera A detects the light sources of oncoming
vehicles and vehicles in front, and automatically
selects between low beam and high beam.
The function activates in darkness if the following
conditions are present:
– Light switch position
– Vehicle speed is more than approx. 37 mph
(60 km/h).
– High Beam Assistant is activated on the
multi-function display in the instrument panel.
Please see the chapter "ACTIVATING AND
DEACTIVATING HIGH BEAM ASSISTANT"
on page 120.
– High Beam Assistant on is selected on the high
beam stalk.
Please see the chapter "ACTIVATING/
DEACTIVATING HIGH BEAM ASSISTANT"
on page 82.
As an anti-glare precaution for built up areas, High
Beam Assistant is not available at speeds below
20 mph (30 km/h).
The lights also switch from high to low beam
automatically as soon as a built up area is
detected.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES"
on page 129.
Information
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To help make sure that nothing interferes with
camera operation:
Do not block the camera area A with objects
(e.g. stickers).
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The camera A must always be kept free of dirt,
ice and snow to ensure that it is fully functional.
For car care instructions:
Please see the chapter "CAR CARE
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 231.
is selected.
Lack of attention
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WARNING
The driver remains responsible while driving,
e.g. manually operating the high beam according
to light, visibility and traffic conditions, regardless
of High Beam Assistant. The system is no
substitute for careful attention on the part of the
driver.
Manual intervention may be required in the
following situations:
– In unfavorable weather conditions, e.g. rain,
snow, ice, heavy spray.
– On roads where oncoming traffic is partly
obscured, e.g. highways.
– Where there are road users with poor lights,
e.g. cyclists.
– On tight bends, or on sharp humps or dips.
– In poorly lit built up areas.
– Where there are strong reflections, e.g. signs.
– Where the windshield in the camera area is
misted, dirty, icy or covered with stickers.
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Drive with extreme care.
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Always pay attention to the traffic situation and
the area around the vehicle.
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Change to using the high beam manually
according to light, visibility and traffic
conditions.
Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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