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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Side lights and low beam
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering, the position of some of the controls
differs from that shown in
» Fig. 25
sitions of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served
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191, Headlight lenses.
WARNING
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
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national legal requirements.
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
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lights.
on page 47. The symbols which mark the po-
WARNING (Continued)
The automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and does
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not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the given light conditions. The light
sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we
recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
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enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
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if visibility is poor.
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Note
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The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
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on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the
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headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist has no
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influence on the life of the lighting system.
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If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
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Side lights and low beam
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 47.
Light switch positions
» Fig.
A
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Automatic switching lights on and off
Switch on the parking light or parking lights on both sides
ing lights
Fig. 25
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
25.
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