When the side lights
are switched on, both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of the tail light clusters, the
number plate light and various buttons in the vehicle interior. The automatic lighting control is activated from a speed of around
10 km/h (6 mph) or when a distance of about 100 m (around 328 ft) has been driven.
If the vehicle is not locked from outside when the ignition is switched off and the side lights are switched on, the continuous parking
light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after around 10 minutes to reduce the load on the 12-volt vehicle battery
(→ Parking light).
Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights
The vehicle detects a weak 12-volt battery and switches off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the vehicle’s drive
system can still be activated – however, at the earliest after two hours.
If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for two hours, the 12-volt vehicle
battery may discharge so far that the vehicle’s drive system can no longer be activated →
.
WARNING
Accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination, as other road users might have
difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.
● Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting.
● Observe any applicable country-specific legal requirements.
● Switch on the parking light on the right or left side if possible if illumination of the vehicle for several hours is necessary.
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