Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 88

Light and vision
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The function is active under the following condi-
tions:
The speed is less than 37 mph (60 km/h) and
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the indicator has been switched on or the
steering wheel is turned.
The speed is between 37 mph (60 km/h) and
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50 mph (80 km/h) and the steering wheel is
turned.
The cornering light may still light up for a short
time but is switched off automatically after a maxi-
mum of three minutes.
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When reverse gear is engaged, the lighting
switches to the opposite side.
Highbeam Assist
▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist function
& WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:
Road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
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Road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
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Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
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e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognize other road users
with their own lighting, or may recognize them
too late.
In these, or in similar situations, the automatic
high beam will not be deactivated or will be
activated despite the presence of other road
users.
Always observe the road and traffic con-
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ditions carefully and switch off the high
beam in good time.
The Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically
switches between the following settings:
Low beam
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High beam
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The system detects that vehicle lights are
approaching in the opposite direction or driving
ahead of the vehicle.
At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h), the
system will switch to the following setting:
If no other road users are detected, high beam
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will switch on automatically.
At speeds lower than 16 mph (25 km/h) or if there
is sufficient street lighting, the system will switch
to the following setting:
High beam will automatically switch off.
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System limits
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take the road,
weather or traffic conditions into consideration.
The detection of obstacles may be restricted if:
visibility is poor, e.g. in fog, heavy rain or snow.
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the sensors are dirty or covered.
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Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are
responsible for ensuring correct vehicle lighting in
accordance with the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
The system's optical sensor is located behind the
windshield near the overhead control panel.
▌Switching Highbeam Assist on/off
Requirements:
The light switch is in the à position.
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To switch on: switch on high beam using the
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combination switch.
When the high beam is switched on automati-
cally in the dark, the _ indicator lamp will
light up on the instrument cluster display.
To switch off: switch off high beam using the
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combination switch.
Setting the exterior lighting switch-off delay time
Requirements:
The light switch is in the à position.
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Multimedia system:
© Settings
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Exterior Lighting Delay
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Set a switch-off delay time.
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When the vehicle is switched off, the exterior light-
ing will be activated for the set time.
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