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Switch on main beam (spring setting) - the warning light illuminates in the
C
instrument cluster
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
D
position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
"Convenience turn signal"
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times.
The "Lane ch. flash" can be activated / deactivated via the Maxi DOT display in
the Lane ch.
flash» page
48, Menu item settings 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
Read and observe
on page 66 first.
The light switch is in position
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
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 lights up.
68
Using the system
or
A
Fig. 47
Light switch: AUTO position
» Fig. 47
then depending on the equipment
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met:
The light switch is in the position .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar ob-
jects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impairing
then
B
the function or its reliability.
Xenon headlight
Read and observe
The xenon headlight (hereinafter referred as a system only) ensures that the
roads are illuminated independent of the traffic and weather conditions.
The system automatically adjusts the light cone in front of the vehicle due to
the driving data (e.g. vehicle speed and load conditions, steering angle, using
the wiper).
The system works as long as the light switch is in position .
Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
If this mode is activated, there is no automatic cone of light adaptation in front
of the vehicle. When switching on the ignition the warning light
10 seconds.
This mode can be enabled / disabled via the MAXI DOT display in the Travel
mode» page
48, Menu item settings menu option.
WARNING
If there is a system malfunction the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
on page 66 first.
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