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Automatic headlamp control*

Parking lamps/low beams

When the switch is in position 3, the low beams

are switched on and off automatically depend-

ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel,

in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The adap-

tive light control* is active. The LED next to the

symbol is illuminated when the low beams are

on. You can also activate the daytime running

lights, refer to page 87. In the situations

described above, the lamps then automatically

switch from daytime running lights to low

beams.

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Lamps off,

The headlamps may also come on when the

sun is sitting low on a blue sky.

daytime running lights

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2

Parking lamps and daytime running lights

The low beams remain switched on inde-

pendent of the ambient lighting condi-

tions when you switch on the fog lamps*.<

Low beams,

welcome lamps*

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Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run-

ning lights, welcome lamps*, high-beam

assistant*, adaptive light control*

The automatic headlamp control cannot

serve as a substitute for your personal

judgment in determining when the lamps

should be switched on in response to ambient

lighting conditions. For example, the system

cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid

safety risks, you should always switch on the

low-beam headlamps manually under these

conditions.<

When you open the driver's door with the igni-

tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto-

matically switched off if the light switch is in

position 0, 2 or 3.

Switch on the parking lamps if necessary,

switch position 1.

Parking lamps

Welcome lamps

In switch position 1, the front, rear and side

vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the

parking lamps for parking.

If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3

when you park the car, the parking lamps and

the interior lamps light up briefly when you

unlock the vehicle.

The parking lamps will discharge the bat-

tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for

unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-

tery might not have enough power to start the

engine. It is preferable to switch on the left-

hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps,

refer to page 88.<

Activating/deactivating welcome

lamps

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

Low-beam headlamps

The low beams light up when the light switch is

in position 2 and the ignition is on.

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3. "Welcome light"

Activating/deactivating daytime

running lights

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

Welcome lamps are activated and are

stored for the remote control currently in use.

Pathway lighting

If you activate the headlamp flasher after

switching off the ignition with the lamps

switched off, the low beams come on and

remain on for a certain time.

Daytime running lights are activated and

are stored for the remote control currently in

use.

Setting the duration or deactivating

1. "Settings"

Adaptive light control*

2. "Lighting"

The concept

3. "Pathway light.:"

Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp

control system that enables better illumination

of the road surface. Depending on the steering

angle and other parameters, the light from the

headlamp follows the course of the road.

4. Set a time of duration, or 0 s to deactivate

the function.

In tight curves at speeds up to 40 mph/70 km/h,

e.g. on mountainous roads or when turning, an

additional, corner-illuminating lamp is switched

on that lights up the inside area of the curve.

Activating adaptive light control

With the ignition switched on, turn the light

switch to position 3, refer to page 86.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

The corner-illuminating lamp is switched on

automatically, depending on the steering wheel

angle or turn signal indicator.

Daytime running lights

Standstill function*: to avoid blinding oncoming

traffic, the adaptive light control directs light

towards the front passenger side when the

vehicle is at a standstill.

The daytime running lights light up in switch

position 0, 1 and 3. They are less powerful than

the low beams.

When you are reversing, only the corner-illumi-

nating lamps are active and switched on on

both sides.

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Malfunction

High-beam assistant*

The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-

lamp control flashes. Adaptive light control is

malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

The concept

This system automatically switches the high

beams on and off. The procedure is controlled

by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview

mirror. The assistant ensures that the high

beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit-

uation allows. It handles this task for you and

gives you the benefit of the best possible view.

You can intervene at any time and switch the

high beams on and off as usual.

High beams/roadside parking

lamps*

Activating the system

1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to

page 86.

2. With the low beams switched on, briefly

push the turn indicator lever in the direction

of the high beam.

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2

3

High beams

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when the high beams

are activated. The system automati-

Headlamp flasher

Roadside parking lamps*

cally switches from high beams to low beams

and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic,

traffic ahead of you, and adequate ambient

lighting, e.g. on city streets.

Roadside parking lamps, left or right*

There is an additional option of switching on the

lamps on the side of the car facing the road

when parked.

Switching the high beams on and off

manually

Switching on

Whenever you wish, or when the situation

requires, you can intervene:

After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or

down beyond the pressure point for approx.

1 second, arrow 3.

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If the high-beam assistant switches on the

high beams, but you would like to drive with

the low beams, simply switch off the high

beams using the turn indicator lever. This

deactivates the high-beam assistant.

To reactivate the system, briefly push the

turn indicator lever toward the high beams

again.

The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-

tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for

unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-

tery might not have enough power to start the

engine.<

Switching off

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If the high-beam assistant switches on the

low beams, but you would like to drive with

the high beams, switch on the high beams

as usual. This deactivates the system and

the high beams need to be switched off

manually, if necessary.

Press the lever in the opposite direction to the

pressure point, arrow 3.

To reactivate the system, briefly push the

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turn indicator lever toward the high beams

again.

3. "High beam assistant"

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Use the headlamp flasher as usual with the

low beams switched on.

System limitations

The high-beam assistant cannot serve as

a substitute for the driver's personal judg-

ment of when to use the high beams. Therefore,

manually switch off the high beams in situations

where this is required to avoid a safety risk.<

The high-beam assistant is activated and is

stored for the remote control currently in use.

The system is not fully functional in situations

such as the following, and driver intervention

may be necessary:

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In very unfavorable weather conditions,

such as fog or heavy precipitation

Fog lamps*

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In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as

pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and

wagons; when driving close to train or ship

traffic; and at animal crossings

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In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,

in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming

traffic on highways

In poorly lit towns and cities and in the pres-

ence of highly reflective signs

To switch on/off, press the button.

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At low speeds

The parking lamps or low beams must

be switched on for the fog lamps to

operate. The green indicator lamp in

the instrument cluster lights up whenever the

fog lamps are on.

When the windshield in front of the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-

ered with stickers, etc.

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If the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on

the front of the interior rearview mirror using

a cloth moistened with a small amount of

glass cleaner.

The fog lamps are switched off while you acti-

vate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high

beams.

If the automatic headlamp control is acti-

vated, the low beams will come on auto-

matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<

Switching off via iDrive

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

Instrument lighting

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument

lighting only when the parking lamps or the low

beams are switched on.

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Switching interior lamps on/off

manually

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the brightness level and the word

"SET".

Interior lamps, front and rear*:

To switch on and off, press the button.

To switch off the interior lamps, footwell

lamps*, entry lamps* and courtesy lamps* per-

manently, press the button for the front interior

lamps for about 3 seconds.

2. Press button 2.

Reading lamps

3. Push button 1 up or down to select the

desired brightness level.

4. Press button 2.

The display again shows the outside tem-

perature and the time.

There are reading lamps at the front and rear*,

next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off,

press the button.

Interior lamps

The interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry

lamps*, cargo area lamp and courtesy lamps*

are controlled automatically.

The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the

door handles and illuminate the ground in front

of the doors.

To avoid draining the battery, all lamps

inside the car are switched off about

8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer

to Start/stop button on page 55.<

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