Light Assist
Light Assist switches off automatically if the system detects oncoming vehicles or vehicles driving ahead. Light Assist generally detects well-lit areas such as towns
and deactivates the high beam headlights when driving through these areas.
The high beam headlights switch on and off automatically within the limits of the system, depending on the environmental and traffic conditions and the vehicle
speed ⇒
.
Switching on Light Assist
1. Switch on the ignition and the automatic headlights
.
2. Tap the turn signal and high beam lever forward out of the basic position.
When Light Assist is switched on, the
indicator light in the instrument cluster display will turn on. When high beam control (Light Assist) is active, the blue
indicator light
for the high beam headlight in the instrument cluster lights up.
Setting the main-beam control sensitivity
Depending on the country, the main-beam control sensitivity can be set in two stages:
Increasing the sensitivity: press the turn signal and high beam lever forwards from its original position and hold it in this position for around 15 seconds.
The
indicator light on the instrument cluster will blink three times to confirm that this has been applied.
Setting the sensitivity back to its standard setting: press the turn signal and high beam lever forwards from its original position and hold it in this position for
around 15 seconds.
The
indicator light on the instrument cluster will blink three times in quick succession to confirm that this has been applied.
Or: Switch the ignition off and on.
Switching off Light Assist
1. Switch off
automatic headlights.
Or: If high beam control (Light Assist) is switched on and active, pull the turn signal and high beam lever backward.
Or: If high beam control (Light Assist) is switched on and not active, tip the turn signal and high beam lever forward.
The manual high beam headlights are now switched on. Pull the turn signal and high beam lever backwards to switch the high beam headlights off manually if
necessary.
Or: Switch off the ignition.
System limitations
The high beams must be switched off manually in the following situations, because Light Assist may not switch them off at the right time or at all:
In poorly lit towns which cannot be recognized as a town by the system.
On poorly lit roads with strongly reflective signs.
If there are others on the road who have inadequate lighting, such as pedestrians or cyclists.
On tight curves where the view of traffic is partially obstructed, on steep rises, or in dips.
When there are oncoming vehicles on roads with a center barrier and the drivers in the oncoming vehicle can clearly see above the barrier, for example truck
drivers.
In fog, snow, and heavy rain.
When there are dust and sand in the air.
If the windshield is damaged in the camera's field of vision.
If the camera visual field is fogged over, dirty, or covered by a sticker, snow, or ice.
If the camera switches off automatically due to a high ambient temperature or exposure to direct sunlight for a prolonged period. High beam control (Light
Assist) will be available once the camera is available again.
If the camera is faulty and the power supply is interrupted.
WARNING
The increased convenience thanks to high beam control (Light Assist) cannot replace the driver's attention. Switching on the high beam headlights incorrectly
can cause accidents and serious injuries, because the high beams can distract and blind other drivers.
Always control the headlights yourself and adapt them to the lighting, visual, and traffic conditions.
Light Assist may not detect all traffic situations correctly and the function may be restricted in certain situations.
If the camera lens is dirty, covered, or damaged, the Light Assist function may be limited. This is also the case if the vehicle lighting system is changed,
such as by adding auxiliary headlights.
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