Adaptive Head Light - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

Adaptive Head Light*

The principle
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlight con-
trol system that optimises the illumination of
the road ahead as the car corners. The light
cones from the headlights are directed to suit
the road ahead on the basis of steering angle
and other parameters.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to position 3, see page 78.
To avoid dazzling the drivers of oncoming vehi-
cles, Adaptive Head Light is not active when the
car is reversing and directs the light to the front
passenger's side when the vehicle is at a stand-
still.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic driv-
ing lights control flashes. Adaptive Head Light
is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Headlight beam throw
adjustment
Halogen headlights
The beam throw of the low-beam headlights
must be adjusted manually to suit the load car-
ried in the car, otherwise the drivers of oncom-
ing vehicles could be dazzled:
The second value in each case applies when
towing a trailer.
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage
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1 / 1 = 5 persons without luggage
1 / 2 = 5 persons with luggage
22 = 1 person, luggage area full
Comply with rear axle load limit, see page 156.
Xenon headlights*
The headlight beam throw is regulated auto-
matically, e.g. when accelerating and braking
and to adapt to various loads being carried.
High-beam headlights/
parking lights
1 High-beam headlights
2 Headlight flasher
*
3 Parking lights
Right or left parking lights*
There is an additional option of switching on the
lights on the side of the car facing the road
when parked.
Switching on
After parking the car, press the lever up or down
beyond the pressure point for a longer period,
arrow 3.
The parking lights will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, you should not leave
them on for longer periods of time, as otherwise
the battery might not have enough power to
start the engine.<
Switching off
Press the lever in the opposite direction as far
as the pressure point, arrow 3.