3.2 KiB
Automatic Main Beam
Main- beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and vehicles driving in front are detected. Main- beam control normally also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.
Within the limits of the system, main beam is automatically switched on or off depending on the surroundings and traffic conditions and on the driving speed.
Switching on Light Assist
- Switch on the ignition.
- Switch on automatic lighting control AUTO.
- Tap the lever forward from the basic position.
When main- beam control is switched on, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up. When main- beam control is active, the blue main beam indicator lamp \equiv \Delta lights up in the instrument cluster.
Switching off main-beam control
Switch off automatic lighting control AUTO.
Or: if main- beam control is switched on and active, tap the lever forward or pull it back.
Or: if main- beam control is switched on and not active, tap the lever forward.
Or: switch off the ignition.
System limits
The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by the main- beam control in time:
In badly lit towns that the system cannot recognise as towns. In poorly lit streets where there are highly reflective signs. Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists. In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half- hidden. With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g. truck drivers. In fog, snow or heavy rain. In conditions where dust or sand has been blown up. Damage to the windscreen in the camera's field of vision. If the camera window is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice. If the camera is switched off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When the camera is available again, main- beam control will also be available once more. If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.
WARNING
The increased convenience offered by main- beam control cannot replace the full attention of the driver. Incorrect activation of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as the main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.
Always check the lighting yourself and adjust it to suit the light, visibility and traffic conditions. Switch off the main beam manually if it may cause dazzle to other road users. If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main- beam control may be impaired. This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle's lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted.
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NOTICE
Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the system:
- Clean the camera window at regular intervals and keep it free from snow and ice.- Do not cover the camera window.- Check the area of the windscreen which is in the camera's field of view for damage at regular intervals.