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Automatic (sensor-controlled) headlights*
If you set the switch to "AUTO", the headlights will come on
and switch off automatically according to the ambient light
level.
The sensor-controlled dipped beam headlights have the same prop-
erties as the main beam headlights ⇒ page 112.
Enabling the headlights
– Turn the light switch
Disabling the headlights
– Turn the light switch to position O.
The symbol on the switch lights up when the switch is in the AUTO position.
The dipped beams, side lights, rear lights and number plate lights come on
together when the headlights are switched on automatically.
Safety First
Fig. 84 Detailed view of
instrument panel: Light
switch
⇒ fig. 84
to the AUTO position.
Operating instructions
When you are using the automatic headlights, you can also operate the main
beam headlights, however, please note the following: If you enable the main
beam headlights while using the automatic headlights function during the
day (e.g. when driving through a tunnel), but do not disable them again, only
the dipped beam headlights will come on the next time the lights are auto-
matically switched on. To be able to use the main beam headlights again, you
must first pull the main beam lever back to the "off" position and then push
it forward again to "on".
The side lights, headlights, fog lights and rear fog light can still be switched
on manually in the normal way by using the light switch ⇒ page 112.
The mirror inside the vehicle is fitted with sensors that measure the ambient
light. The headlights will be switched on automatically if the available light
drops below a preset value (for instance when driving through a tunnel, etc.).
The headlights switch off again automatically when the light level increases
⇒
.
WARNING
•
The automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver. The
driver must always ensure that the headlights are used when required and
may have to switch them on manually when the light conditions or visibility
are poor. The light sensors are, for example, unable to detect rain and fog
- you should therefore always switch on the headlights
tions and when driving after dark.
•
Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here.
Note
•
When the automatic headlights have been enabled, the dipped-beam
headlights will go out when the ignition is switched off and the side lights will
go out when the key is removed.
Practical tips
Lights and visibility
in these condi-
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