Regularly check that the lighting system and turn signals are functioning correctly.
WARNING
The parking lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road sufficiently and to be seen by other road users.
Always turn on the low beam headlight in the dark, when it is raining, and when visibility is poor.
The taillights do not switch on with the daytime running lights. A vehicle without its taillights turned on may not be seen by other road users in the dark, in
the fog, and when visibility is poor.
WARNING
Automatic headlight control
only turns the low beam headlights on and off when there are changes in brightness.
Turn on the low beam headlights manually in certain weather conditions, such as in fog.
When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering lights on both sides of the vehicle will turn on automatically to better illuminate the surroundings while
maneuvering.
Switching the high beam headlights on and off
Fig. 95 On the left side of the steering column: turn signal and high beam lever.
or
turn on the high beam headlight.
Activate the headlight flashers or turn off the high beam headlights.
If the high beam headlights or headlight flashers are turned on, the blue
indicator light or
will come on in the instrument cluster ⇒
.
Turning on the high beam headlight
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Switch on the low beam headlight.
3. Press the turn signal and high beam lever forward out of the center position fig. 95.
Turning off the high beam headlight
1. Pull the turn signal and high beam lever backward out of the center position fig. 95.
Turning the headlight flasher on and off
1. Pull the turn signal and high beam lever backward out of the center position and hold it fig. 95.
Release the turn signal and high beam lever to turn the headlight flasher off.
Light Assist
Depending on the equipment, high beam control (Light Assist) may be available → page , Light Assist.
WARNING
Using the high beam headlights incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries, because the high beams can distract and create glare for other drivers.
Use the high beam headlights only if other road users cannot be distracted or blinded.
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