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218 Light and sight
Topographical compensation (
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The system will be active only when it is dark.
▌Active headlamps function
The headlamps will follow your steering move-
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ments.
Relevant areas will be better illuminated during
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a journey.
The functions will be active when low beam is
switched on.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the course
of the lane in which you are driving will also be
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evaluated and the active headlamps function will
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adjust the light in advance.
▌Cornering light function
The cornering light improves the illumination of
the carriageway over a wide angle in the turning
direction, enabling better visibility on tight bends,
for example. The cornering light will be activated
only when low beam is switched on.
The function will be active in the following cases:
At speeds below 40 km/h when the turn sig-
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nal light is switched on or the steering wheel
is turned
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At speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h
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and when the steering wheel is turned
Roundabout and junction function: the cornering
light will be activated on both sides based on an
evaluation of the vehicle's current navigation posi-
tion. It will remain active until after the vehicle has
left the roundabout or junction.
▌Motorway mode function
Motorway mode increases the range and bright-
ness of the cone of light, enabling better visibility.
The function will be active if a motorway journey
is detected by means of:
the vehicle's speed
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