Light functions
Side lights
If the side lights are switched on, both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of the tail light
clusters, the number plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel. The automatic
headlights function is activated as from a speed of around 10 km/h (6 mph).
Automatic lighting control
When the automatic headlights function is switched on, the vehicle lighting and the instrument and switch lighting
will switch on under the following conditions.
—The light sensor has detected darkness.
—The windscreen wipers have been switched on for an extended period.
When the lights are switched on, the indicator lamp lights up yellow.
The automatic headlights function is merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all driving situations.
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time of the automatic headlights can be set in the
vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).
Static cornering light
When dipped beam is switched on, a cornering light is switched on when turning slowly or driving around very tight
bends.
Dynamic cornering light
The dynamic cornering light permits optimum illumination of the road. The dynamic cornering light only works when
automatic lighting control
(6 mph).
is switched on and the vehicle is travelling at speeds above approximately 10 km/h
Acoustic warnings if lights are not switched off
When the ignition has been switched off and the driver door is opened, acoustic warnings will sound under the
following conditions:
—If the parking light is switched on.
—If the side lights are switched on
.
No acoustic warning will be given as a reminder that a light is still switched on when leaving the vehicle when the
orientation lighting is switched on.
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