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Automatic headlight range control

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Exterior lights

Switching lights on and off

Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-

light range control. This prevents oncoming traf-

fic from being dazzled when your vehicle is heavi-

ly loaded. The headlight range is adjusted auto-

matically.

Audi adaptive light

Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light

With the adaptive light feature, you have better

vision in the dark because the lights are control-

led dynamically to match the vehicle speed and

road conditions, e.g. on motorways or country

roads, at intersections or through corners. The

adaptive light feature can only be used when the

AUTO lighting function is activated.

Fig. 35 Dashboard: Light switch module

1 Light switch 

WARNING

Press 1 until the desired lighting function is se-

lected. The selected function will be displayed

briefly in the instrument cluster. The AUTO light-

ing function is selected automatically when the

ignition is switched on.

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limitations of the supporting systems,

sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

ðpage 174.

– The automatic headlights are only intended

to assist the driver. The driver must always

ensure that the headlights are used when

required, and may have to switch them on or

off manually, e.g. when the light conditions

or visibility are poor. For example, the light

sensors are not able to detect fog. There-

fore, you should always switch on the dip-

ped headlights  in these conditions and

when driving after dark.

– AUTO – The headlights are switched on auto-

matically according to the ambient light condi-

tions. On vehicles for some markets, the day-

time running lights*, tail lights and number

plate light are switched on permanently.

–  – You can turn on the dipped headlights as

soon as you have switched on the ignition.

–  – You can turn on the side lights at speeds

below 10 km/h.

– OFF – You can switch all of the light functions

off at speeds below 10 km/h.

Note

If the dipped headlights or side lights are switch-

– If the vehicle battery has been losing charge

for a while, the side lights or parking lights

may be switched off automatically. Avoid

using the side lights for long periods (sever-

al hours). Switch the left or right parking

lights on where appropriate.





ed on, the corresponding indicator lamp

will light up in the instrument cluster.

2 All-weather light .

All-weather lights improve illumination of the

road when visibility is poor.

– The driver is responsible for complying with

the relevant country-specific regulations

when using the lights while driving and

parking the vehicle.

3 Rear fog light 

To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear

fog light should only be used in accordance with

country-specific regulations.

– Depending on the export market, the rear

lights on some vehicles may be switched on

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together with the headlights when the day-

time running lights* are activated. On other

vehicles, the rear lights remain off.

If one of the indicator lamps flashes twice as fast

as usual, a turn signal bulb has failed. Drive care-

fully to a qualified workshop without delay and

have the fault rectified.

– In cool or damp weather, the inside of the

headlights, turn signals or rear lights can

sometimes mist up, due to the temperature

difference between the interior and exterior

of the car. They should clear again partially

or completely soon after you switch on the

headlights. This has no influence on the life

expectancy of the vehicle lights.

Main beams  and headlight flasher

►

Move the lever to the appropriate position:

3 Main beam headlights on (vehicles with main

beam assist* ðpage 60)

4 Main beam headlights off or headlight flasher

– When the side lights are switched on with



The indicator lamp  will light up in the instru-

ment cluster.

the ignition switched off, the

symbol

will light up in the light switch module.

WARNING

Turn signal and main beam lever

The main beams can dazzle other road users.

Risk of accident! Never use the main beam

headlights or the headlight flasher if they

could dazzle other road users.

Main beam assist

Applies to: vehicles with main beam assist

The main beam assist automatically switches the

main beam headlights on or off depending on the

surrounding light conditions.

Fig. 36 Control lever: Switching light functions on/off

A camera (located in the mounting for the interi-

or mirror) detects light sources from other road

users. The main beams are activated/deactivated

automatically depending on the position of

vehicles on either side of the road, on the road

speed, and on other traffic and ambient condi-

tions.

The turn signal lever also operates the parking

lights, main beam headlights and headlight

flasher.

Turn signals   and parking lights 

The turn signals will flash if you move the lever

while the ignition is switched on. The correspond-

ing indicator lamp  or  will flash. If you just

tap the lever, the turn signals will flash three

times (one-touch signalling).

Applies to vehicles with matrix LED headlights:

Individual segments of the main beams are acti-

vated or deactivated. The relevant sector in front

of the vehicle is masked, while the surrounding

areas remain lit. The ambient surroundings are

thus illuminated optimally without dazzling oth-

er road users.

The parking lights will be switched on if you oper-

ate the lever with the ignition switched off:

1 Turn signals/parking lights (right side)

2 Turn signals/parking lights (left side)

Activating the main beam assist 

Important: The lights must be set to AUTO and

the main beam assist function must be activated

on the MMI ðpage 62.

When the ignition is switched off, you can switch

on the parking lights on both sides by switching

on the side lights  and locking the vehicle from

outside.

►

Briefly press the lever forwards 3 ðpage 60,

Fig. 36 to activate the main beam assist. The

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indicator lamp  will light up in the instru-

ment cluster display and the main beams will

be activated/deactivated automatically. The in-

dicator lamp  is lit when the main beams are

partially or fully on.

Laser lights

Applies to: vehicles with laser lights

Laser lights increase the range of the main

beams.

An additional module integrated in the headlight

uses a phosphor to convert the blue laser light to

white light.

Activating/deactivating the main beams

manually

If the main beams are not activated/deactivated

as expected, you can do this manually:

Activating/deactivating the laser lights

Important: The AUTO lighting function must be

activated, and the main beam assist function and

laser lights must be switched on in the MMI

ðpage 62.

►

To activate the main beams manually, briefly

press the lever forwards 3 ðpage 60, Fig. 36.

The indicator lamp  will light up.

►

To deactivate the main beams manually, pull

the lever towards you 4 ðpage 60, Fig. 36.

The main beam assist will be deactivated.

The main beam assist function activates the main

beams on the headlights. The laser lights are

switched on shortly after the LED main beams.

Flashing the headlights

►

Briefly press the lever forwards 3 ðpage 60,

►

To flash the headlights, pull the lever towards

Fig. 36 to activate the main beam assist. The

indicator lamp  will light up in the instru-

ment cluster display and the main beams will

be activated/deactivated automatically.

you 4 ðpage 60, Fig. 36. The main beam as-

sist function will remain activated if the head-

lights were dipped.

WARNING

The laser lights are switched on at speeds above

approximately 70 km/h when the main beams

are activated.

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limitations of the supporting systems,

sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

ðpage 174.

The laser lights are dipped again when the road

speed drops below approximately 50 km/h or

when the main beam assist dips the LED main

beams.

– The main beam assist is only intended to as-

sist the driver. It is always the driver who is

responsible for controlling the lights and

making adjustments according to the light

conditions and visibility.

WARNING

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limitations of the supporting systems,

sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

– The main beams can dazzle other road

users. Risk of accident! Never use the main

beam headlights or the headlight flasher if

they could dazzle other road users.

ðpage 174.

– All headlight repairs must be carried out by

a qualified workshop working to the specifi-

cations of the Audi factory. Improper repairs

can cause damage to eyesight, impair the

effectiveness of the system and invalidate

the operating permit for your vehicle.

– The laser module must NOT be opened. This

can cause permanent damage to eyesight.

Note

When using the lights, make sure you adhere

to the relevant country-specific regulations,

for example with regard to dazzling other

road users. As the driver you are always re-

sponsible for adhering to the locally applica-

ble laws and regulations.

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switch to the dipped headlights setting  to

prevent oncoming traffic from being dazzled.

Note

The headlights contain class 2 lasers and

technical components which transform the la-

ser beams so that there is no danger when

they are used as intended.

Digital light signatures

You can choose between different light signa-

tures. Depending on the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, the light signature is active in conjunc-

tion with the daytime running lights and/or the

tail lights.

Adjusting the settings for the exterior

lighting

The following settings depend on the equipment

fitted in your vehicle.

Hazard warning lights

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Lights & vision > Exterior lighting.

Automatic headlights

The following settings are available in the Auto-

matic headlights menu:

Activation time – You can determine how soon

the lights are switched on by using the settings

Early, Medium or Late to adjust the sensitivity of

the light sensor.

Fig. 37 Centre console: Hazard warning lights

The hazard warning lights make other road users

aware of your vehicle in hazardous situations.

Main beam assist – You can switch the main

beam assist on/off.

►

Press the  button 1 to switch the hazard

Laser lights – You can switch the laser lights on/

warning lights on/off.

off.

When the hazard warning lights are on, the indi-

cator lamps  and  both flash simultaneous-

Entry/exit lights

The entry/exit lights illuminate the area around

the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked or when

the driver's door is opened with the ignition off.

The entry/exit lights are operational in the dark

when the lights are set to AUTO. The front and

rear daytime running lights* are switched on au-

tomatically every time the vehicle is unlocked, ir-

respective of the ambient light conditions.

ly.

If you brake hard at high speed, the brake lights

will flash and the hazard warning lights will come

on automatically

You can use the turn signals to indicate a change

of direction (or lane) even when the hazard warn-

ing lights are on. The hazard warning lights will

be interrupted temporarily.

Headlight dip settings for driving at home

and abroad

The hazard warning lights also work when the ig-

nition is switched off.

If you drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-

hand drive country, or vice versa, it is not neces-

sary to adjust the headlights, as they are de-

signed for use when driving on the left or right.

One exception to this is when you are driving on

motorways. In this case you should turn the light

This function is not available in all countries.

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