Automatic Driving Lamp Control; Adaptive Headlights (Ahl) - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

"Convenience turn signal"
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.
The "Lane ch. flash" can be activated or deactivated via the MAXI DOT display
in the Lane ch. flash» page 47 menu item.
WARNING
Only turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.

Automatic driving lamp control

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Read and observe on page 67 first.
If the light switch is in position 
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light on/off switching is controlled by a sensor mounted under the wind-
screen in the holder of the inside mirror.
If the light switch is in position , the lettering  illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol  next to the
light switch also illuminates.
Automatic driving-light control during rain
The low beam lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The light switch is in position 
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Automatic wiping with rain - position
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turned on » page 78, Windscreen wipers and washers.
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
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The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
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Operation
Fig. 51
Light switch: AUTO position
» Fig. 51, the parking lights, low beam and
» Fig. 51.
or wiping - position or
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CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen. This can impair its function or reliability.

Adaptive headlights (AHL)

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Read and observe
The AHL system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic
and weather situation.
The AHL system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle
to the driving speed or the use of the wiper.
The AHL system works as long as the light switch is in position 
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam.
City mode
The light cone in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that this and the adjacent
pavements, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc. are illuminated. The mode
is active at speeds of 15 - 50 km / h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode activates
progressively from a speed of 90 km / h onward. It is most efficient at a speeds
above 120 km / h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 15 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers
continuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is
deactivated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8
minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
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The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AHL modes.
on page 67 first.
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