Exterior Lighting
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE
HEADLAMPS –
HEADLAMPS
TROUBLESHOOTING
HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there condensation in the
headlamps?
2
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Headlamps have vents to
2
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure. Condensation can be a
natural by-product of this design.
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When moist air enters the lamp
assembly through the vents, there is a
possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine
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mist can form on the interior of the
1. Press to release the control.
lens. The fine mist eventually clears
and exits through the vents during
2. Rotate the control in accordance with
normal operation.
your vehicle load to prevent you from
distracting other road users when the
How much condensation is
headlamps are on.
acceptable?
3. Press to close the control.
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The presence of a fine mist, for
example no streaks, drip marks or large
HEADLAMP INDICATORS
droplets. A fine mist covers less than
50% of the lens.
Lamps on Indicator
How long does it take for the
It illuminates when you switch
acceptable condensation to clear?
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the headlamp low beam or the
side and rear lamps on.
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Clearing time can take as long as 48
hours under dry weather conditions.
Headlamp High Beam
How much condensation is
It illuminates when you switch
unacceptable?
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the headlamp high beam on.
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A water puddle inside the lamp.
Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
Headlamp Low Beam Warning
present on the interior of the lens.
Lamp
What should I do if unacceptable
If it illuminates when the
condensation is present?
headlamp low beam is on, this
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indicates that a headlamp low
•
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
beam has failed.
possible.
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Puma (CF7) Vehicles Built From: 27-03-2023, CG3833en enGBR, Edition date: 202301, First-Printing
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