Adaptive Head Light - BMW Mini series Owner's Handbook Manual

CONTROLS
4. Press the button repeatedly until the symbol
and "SET" appear.
5. Keep the button pressed until the display
changes.
6. Press the button repeatedly until the indi-
cated symbol, arrow, appears.
7. Keep the button pressed until the display
changes.
8. Press button to select:
>
Daytime driving lights activated.
>
Daytime driving lights deactivated.
9. Press the button for longer.
The setting is stored.

Adaptive Head Light*

Principle
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlight con-
trol system that makes it possible to illuminate
the road surface more effectively. The light
cones from the headlights are directed to suit
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the road ahead on the basis of steering angle
and other parameters.
Variable light distribution
surface even more effectively in accordance
with the vehicle's speed.
The light distribution is automatically adapted to
the speed. The town light is active at a speed less
than 45 km/h, approx. 30 mph. The motorway
light is switched on at a speed higher than
110 km/h, approx. 68 mph after approx.
30 seconds or above of a speed 140 km/h,
approx. 87 mph.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to position 3, see page 76.
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Standstill function : to avoid dazzling drivers of
oncoming vehicles, Adaptive Head Light points
towards the front passenger's side when the
vehicle is stationary.
Malfunction
A message is displayed.
The Adaptive Head Light is faulty or has failed.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Headlight beam throw
adjustment
Halogen lights
The beam throw of the low-beam headlights
must be adjusted manually to suit the load car-
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illuminates the road