Main-beam control
Main-beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and vehicles driving in front are
detected. Main-beam control also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates the main beam while
driving through them.
Within the limits of the system, the main beam is automatically switched on or off depending on ambient and traffic
conditions and on the driving speed →
.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, main-beam control can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle
settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).
Switching on main-beam control
—Switch on the ignition and the automatic headlights
on.
—Tap the turn signal and main beam lever forwards out of the basic position.
The indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster display when main-beam control is switched on. When
main-beam control is active, the blue indicator lamp for main beam lights up additionally in the instrument cluster.
Switching off main-beam control
—Switch off the automatic headlights function
.
—OR: Main-beam control switched on and active: pull back the turn signal and main beam lever.
—OR: Main-beam control switched on andnot active: push the turn signal and main beam lever forward to switch on
the manual main beam. Pull back the turn signal and main beam lever to switch off the manual main beam if
necessary.
—OR: Switch off the ignition.
System limitations
The main beam has to be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by the main
beam assist in time or at all:
—In poorly lit streets where there are highly-reflective signs.
—Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.
—In tight bends, brows of hills or depressions in the land or half-hidden oncoming traffic.
—With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g.
truck drivers.
—In fog, snow or heavy rain.
—In dusty or sandy areas.
—Damage to the windscreen in the camera's vision field.
—If the viewing field of the camera is misted up, dirty, covered by a sticker, snow or ice.
—If the camera is broken or the power supply is interrupted.
WARNING
Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main-beam control tempt you into taking any risks when driving – this
can cause accidents. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.
● Always check the lights yourself and adjust them to the prevailing conditions for lights, vision and road traffic.
● The main-beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in
certain situations.
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