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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in
» Fig. 45
on page 66. The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean
WARNING
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
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national legal requirements.
The automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and
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does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
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Using the system
» page
157, Headlight glasses.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Operating the lights
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Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
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turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Automatic switching of lights on and off
Switching on the parking light or parking light
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control
Turning the rotary switch
the headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Fig. 45
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
» page 68
» page 70
» Fig. 45
from position to gradually activates
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» Fig. 45
can be
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