Adaptive Head Light; Fog Lamps - BMW 525i Owner's Manual

low beams are always switched on in this
switch position with the ignition key in posi-
tion 2.<
The automatic headlamp control can-
not serve as a substitute for your per-
sonal judgment in determining when the
lamps should be switched on in response
to ambient lighting conditions. For exam-
ple, the system cannot detect fog. To avoid
safety risks, you should always switch on
the lamps manually under these condi-
tions.<

Adaptive Head Light*

The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumina-
tion of the road surface. Depending on the
steering angle and other assumptions, the
light from the headlamp follows the course
of the road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
In ignition key position 2, turn the
light switch to the position 'Auto-
matic headlamp control', refer to
page 86.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the
Adaptive Head Light
is not active when driving in reverse
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is only active toward passenger's side
>
when stationary.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic
headlamp control flashes. Adaptive Head
Light is faulty or has failed. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible.
High beams/
roadside parking lamps
1 High beams
2
Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just
one side of your vehicle when parking.
When using this function, comply with
national regulations:
With the ignition off, press the lever in the
desired direction 3, past the resistance
point.

Fog lamps

tor lamp in the instrument cluster lights up
whenever the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps are switched off whenever
the high beams are switched on.
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The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on for the fog
lamps to operate. The green indica-
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