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Automatic headlight control (AUTO)*

Lights

When the switch is set to AUTO, the headlights switch on automati-

cally according to the ambient light conditions, for instance in a

tunnel, at sunset, or in the rain or snow. The  symbol lights up

when the dipped headlights are on. The headlights are switched on,

regardless of the light conditions, when you switch on the fog

lights.

Switching lights on and off 

The headlights are switched off automatically when you switch off

the ignition.

On vehicles with a rain sensor, the headlights switch on automati-

cally after several windscreen wiper cycles. The instrument lighting

does not switch on, however.

Fig. 50 Dashboard:

Light switch

While using the automatic headlights you can activate the main

beam headlights as normal if this function has been activated in the

MMI. However, if you switch on the main beam headlights while

using the AUTO function and then do not switch back to the dipped

headlights setting, only the dipped headlights will come on the next

time you switch on the AUTO function. To be able to use the main

beam headlights again you must first pull the main beam lever back

to the "off" position and then push it forward to "on".

Switching on automatic headlights* (AUTO)

– Turn the light switch to AUTO ⇒ fig. 50.

Switching on the side lights

– Turn the light switch to position .

Malfunction of light sensor

Switching on dipped headlights

If a malfunction should occur in the light sensor, the instrument

cluster will show the message:

– Turn the light switch to position .

 Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers defective

Switching off the lights

For safety reasons, the dipped beam headlights will then be

switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO

position. However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the

normal way with the light switch. You should have the light sensor

checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

– Turn the light switch to position O.

The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on.

The symbol  next to the light switch will light up when the side

lights or headlights are on.

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Fog lights

WARNING

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 manually when the light

conditions or visibility are poor. For example, the light sensors are

not able to detect fog. Therefore, you should always switch on the

headlights  in these conditions and when driving after dark.

Note

Fig. 51 Switch for

front fog lights

• The light sensor for automatic headlight control is located in the

mounting for the interior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this

section of the windscreen to avoid malfunctioning of the sensor.

– Press button A ⇒ fig. 51 to switch on the front fog lights

• The default sensitivity of the light sensor, which is set at the

factory, can be changed in the MMI menu Auto headlights

⇒ page 56.

.

– Press button A to switch on the rear fog lights .

• If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the

Front fog lights

ignition lock, a buzzer sounds when the driver's door is opened.

The side lights or headlights must be switched on. The green diode

at the edge of the switch lights up when the front fog lights are

switched on.

• The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant

statutory requirements.

• The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the

When the headlights are set to AUTO, the dipped headlights are

switched on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.

light switch is set to AUTO.

Rear fog lights

The headlights or side lights and the front fog lights must be

switched on.

The yellow diode at the edge of the switch lights up when the rear

fog lights are switched on.

If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light

on a vehicle with a factory-fitted towing bracket, only the rear fog

light on the trailer or caravan will light up.

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Automatic headlights*

Caution

When the light switch is set to AUTO ⇒ page 54, you can make the

headlights switch on earlier or later by changing the Auto head-

lights setting.

To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should

only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.

Daytime running lights (daylight headlights)*

Exterior lighting settings

This function can be used to switch the daytime running lights on

and off as required. When the function is activated, the daytime

running lights are switched on automatically when the ignition is

switched on.

You can change the settings for these functions on the

sound system or MMI.

Note

The coming home/leaving home function is active only when the

light switch is set to AUTO.

Instrument lighting

The background lighting of the instruments, the centre

console and the display can be adjusted as required.

Fig. 52 MMI display:

Exterior lighting

CAR

– Select: Function selector button

> Exterior lighting.

Coming home

The coming home function lights up the area round the vehicle after

dark when the ignition has been switched off and the driver's door

opened. It switches on the fog lights, rear lights and number plate

lights. This function can be set to operate for a time interval

between 0 (off) and 30 or 60 seconds.

Fig. 53 Instrument

lighting

Leaving home

The leaving home function lights up the area round the vehicle after

dark when the vehicle is unlocked. It switches on the fog lights, rear

lights and number plate lights. The function can be switched on or

off as required.

– Briefly press the knob to release it.

– Turn the button clockwise +” to increase the brightness

of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.

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Applies to vehicles: with adaptive light

– Turn the button anti-clockwise -” to reduce the bright-

ness of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.

adaptive light

This feature provides better illumination when you drive

through a corner.

– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being

changed unintentionally.

The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illu-

mination and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a

light sensor incorporated in the instrument cluster. In bright condi-

tions any changes made to the brightness of the instrument lighting

have no effect.

Note

The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is

switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off.

The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight

starts to fade; it is switched off completely when the light condi-

tions become very poor. This function is intended to remind the

driver to switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when

light conditions become poor.

Fig. 54 adaptive light

when driving

The adaptive light gives better illumination of the bend and the side

of the road when driving through a corner ⇒ fig. 54. The adaptive

light is controlled automatically, depending on the speed of the

vehicle and the steering wheel angle.

The headlights are regulated automatically when you drive through

a corner, depending on how far you turn the steering wheel. To

avoid having a dark spot in front of the vehicle the two headlights

are directed at different angles.

Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlight bulbs

Dynamic headlight range control

Headlights with xenon gas-discharge bulbs automatically adapt to

suit the load being carried when the engine is switched on. The

headlights are also automatically adjusted when the vehicle is in

motion (e.g. when accelerating and braking).

Note

The system is active at speeds from approximately 10 km/h to

110 km/h.

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Hazard warning lights 

Turn signal and main beam lever

The hazard warning lights are used to make other road

users aware of your vehicle in hazardous situations.

The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the

parking lights and the headlight flasher.

Fig. 56 Turn signal and

main beam headlight

lever

Fig. 55 Switch for

hazard warning lights

– Press the switch  to switch the hazard warning lights

on or off ⇒ fig. 55.

The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the

following functions:

All four turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning

lights are switched on. The two turn signal indicator lamps   and

the indicator lamp in the switch  will flash at the same time. The

hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.

Turn signals  

– Move the lever all the way up to indicate right, or all the

way down to indicate left ⇒ fig. 56.

– Move the lever briefly up or down just as far as the point

of resistance and then release it: the turn signals will

flash three times.

The hazard warning lights come on automatically in the event of an

accident in which an airbag is triggered or in the case of an emer-

gency stop (full brake application).

– Move the lever up or down just as far as the point of

resistance and hold it there: the turn signals flash for as

long as you hold the lever.

Note

You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road

users, for instance:

Main beam headlights 

• When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam

• If your vehicle breaks down or there is an emergency

– Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.

• If your vehicle is being towed away, or if you are towing another

– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam

headlights off again.

vehicle.

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