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Lighting and visibility
Operating limits
The system becomes operational when
the vehicle exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h).
When the speed falls below 9 mph (15 km/h),
the function is no longer operational.
Automatic headlamp
dipping
The system may be disrupted or not work
correctly:
– When visibility conditions are poor
(e.g. snowfall, heavy rain).
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations for automatic lighting
systems.
– If the windscreen is dirty, misted-up or
masked (e.g. sticker) in front of the camera.
– If the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs
or safety barrier reflectors.
Activation/Deactivation
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the
"AUTO" position and the function activated on the
touch screen, this system automatically switches
between dipped and main beam headlamps,
according to lighting and traffic conditions, using
a camera located at the top of the windscreen.
screen menu.
The state of the system stays in the memory when
switching off the ignition.
The system is not able to detect:
– Road users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians.
Operation
If the ambient light level is very low and traffic
– Vehicles with hidden lighting (e.g. travelling
behind a safety barrier on the motorway).
– Vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
conditions permit:
– The main beam headlamps come
on automatically. These indicator
lamps light up on the instrument panel.
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or the
traffic conditions do not allow the main beam
headlamps to be lit:
Maintenance
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal surface of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
– The dipped beam headlamps
remain lit. These indicator lamps
light up on the instrument panel.
The function is deactivated if the foglamps are
switched on or if the system detects poor visibility
conditions (e.g. fog, heavy rain, snowfall).
When the foglamps are switched off or when the
visibility conditions become favourable again, the
function is automatically reactivated.
This indicator lamp goes out when the
function is deactivated.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
obstruct the camera.
This system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for
the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the
prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions,
and for compliance with driving and vehicle
regulations.
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