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When driving into a tunnel with bright overhead

lighting, switching on of the lights may be

delayed.

Parking lamps/low beams

A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can

cause the lights to be switched on.

If desired, the light switch can be left in

the position 3. The exterior lighting is

automatically switched off after switching off

the vehicle.

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. To avoid safety risks, you

should always switch on the lamps manually

under these conditions.<

Lights off and daytime running lamps*

Parking lamps and daytime running lamps*

Low beams

Automatic headlamp control, daytime run-

ning lamps*, Adaptive Head Light* and

high-beam assistant*

Pathway lighting

Parking lamps

When you activate the headlamp flasher after

parking the vehicle and switching off the lamps,

the low beams will come on for a brief period.

You can set the duration or deactivate the func-

tion via iDrive.

In switch position 1, the front, rear and side

vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the

parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one

side for parking as an additional feature, refer to

page 81.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

The parking lamps drain the battery. Do

not leave them switched on for long peri-

ods of time, as otherwise it may no longer be

possible to start the engine.<

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Low beams

The low beams light up in switch position 2 only

with the engine running. Otherwise the parking

lamps are lit.

4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.

Automatic headlamp control

In the switch position 3, the system activates

the low beams and switches them on or off in

response to changes in ambient light condi-

tions, for instance, in a tunnel, at dawn and dusk

and in case of precipitation. Adaptive Head

Light* is active. The LED next to the symbol is

illuminated when the low beams are on.

5. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the

controller.

High beams/

roadside parking lamps

6. Turn the controller to select the desired

duration.

7. Press the controller to apply the setting.

Daytime running lamps*

If desired, the light switch can remain in posi-

tion 0, 1 or 3.

In position 0 and 3 the exterior lighting is auto-

matically switched off after the vehicle is

switched off. In position 1 the parking lamps

light up after the ignition is switched off.

High beams

Headlamp flasher

Roadside parking lamps

Switch on the parking lamps if required as

described under Parking lamps.

Roadside parking lamps, left or right*

Adaptive Head Light*

You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one

side of your vehicle when parking. When using

this function, comply with national regulations.

The concept

Adaptive Head Light 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.

Switching on

After parking the vehicle, press the lever in the

desired direction 3, past the resistance point.

The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-

tery. Do not leave them switched on for

long periods of time, as otherwise it may no

longer be possible to start the engine.<

Activating Adaptive Head Light

In switch position 3, the Adaptive Head Light is

active and the automatic headlamp control is

switched on, refer to page 80.

Switching off

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive

Head Light is not active when driving in reverse

and points toward the passenger side when the

vehicle is stopped.

Briefly press the lever in the opposite

direction 3 up to the resistance point.

High-beam assistant*

Malfunction

The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-

lamp control flashes. The Adaptive Head Light

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 again. A sensor on the front of

the interior rearview mirror controls the pro-

cess. The assistant ensures that the high

beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit-

uation allows. This reduces the strain on you

while at the same time providing you with the

best possible visibility. Of course, you can inter-

vene at any time and switch the high beams on

and off in the accustomed manner.

You use the headlamp flasher in the usual

way when the low beams are on.

Activating high-beam assistant

System limits

1. Turn the light switch to switch position 3,

The high-beam assistant cannot replace

refer to page 80.

personal decisions about the benefits of

using high beams. In situations that require

them, you should switch to the low beams man-

ually to avoid a safety risk.<

2. Press the turn signal lever in the high beam

direction with the low beams switched on.

In the following sample situations, the system

either does not function or functions only in a

limited way and a personal reaction may be

required:

Under extremely unfavorable weather con-

ditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation

To make out poorly-lit road users such as

pedestrians, cyclists, people on horseback,

horse-drawn vehicles, train or ship traffic

close to the road and wild animals crossing

the road

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when the high-beam

assistant is activated. The assistant

automatically switches between high and low

beams, reacting to oncoming traffic and traffic

ahead and to well-lit areas such as towns and

cities.

In tight curves, on steep hilltops or in

depressions, with cross traffic or partially

concealed oncoming traffic on the freeway

In poorly lit places and with highly reflective

signs

Manually switching between high and

low beams

In the low speed range

When the windshield is fogged up, dirty or

covered with stickers, decals, etc. in the

area of the interior rearview mirror

You can intervene at any time if you wish or the

situation requires.

If the high-beam assistant has switched on

the high beams, but you want to use the low

beams, simply switch to the low beams with

the turn signal lever. This also deactivates

the high-beam assistant.

When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor

on the front side of the inside rearview mir-

ror with a cloth moistened with a small

amount of glass cleaner

To reactivate the system, briefly press the

turn signal lever in the high beam direction

again.

If the high-beam assistant has switched on

the low beams, but you want to use the high

beams, switch to the high beams in the

accustomed manner. The system is deacti-

vated in the process and you must switch to

the low beams manually.

To reactivate the system, briefly press the

turn signal lever in the high beam direction

again.

Reading lamps

Instrument lighting

The reading lamps are beside the interior lamp:

You can turn them on and off using the but-

tons 2 located next to the lamps.

The lighting intensity can be adjusted with the

knurled wheel with the parking lamps/low

beams switched on.

Interior lamps

Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps,

door entry lighting, courtesy lamps* and sill

panel lighting* is automatic.

With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located

in the door handles to illuminate the exterior

area before the doors.

To protect the battery, all lamps in the

vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min-

utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer

to Start/Stop button on page 50.<

Switching interior lamps on and off

manually

Press button 1.

If you want the interior lamps to remain off con-

tinuously, maintain pressure on the button for

approx. 3 seconds.

To revert to normal operation, briefly press the

button.

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