Automatic Light Control - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Automatic light control

Automatic light control function
When the automatic light control
function is switched on, the system
switches with running engine
between daytime running light and
automatic headlight in dependence of
lighting conditions.
Daytime running light
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
Tail lights are not on.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor light conditions the
headlights are switched on. The
system has a tunnel detection.
Advanced Front Lighting
functions
The following light functions are only
available with Bi-Xenon headlights.
Light range, light distribution and
intensity of light are variably triggered
depending on the light conditions,
weather and road type:
Lighting
Playstreet lighting
Activated automatically at low speed
up to approx. 30 km/h (20 mph). The
light cone is turned at an angle of 8°
to the roadside.
Town lighting
Activated automatically at a speed up
to approx. 55 km/h (34 mph) and
when street lights are detected by the
light sensor. The light range is
reduced by an extended light
distribution.
Country lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 55 (34) and
100 km/h (60 mph). The cone of light
and the brightness is different
between left and right side.
Motorway lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 100 km/h (60 mph)
and minimal steering movements. It
switches on delayed or directly when
vehicle is powerfully accelerated. The
light cone is longer and brighter.
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