When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the
vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlight
control (headlight switch in the AUTO position ⇒ꢀfig. 98), they work only when the headlights have been
automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in
the O position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on, Switching lights on and off.
Automatic headlight control (AUTO
)
Automatic headlight control is a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all lighting and
driving situations.
If the light switch is in the AUTO position, both vehicle lighting and instrument and switch lighting are
automatically switched on and off in the following situations ⇒ꢀ
:
Automatic activation:
Automatic deactivation:
If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for
example when driving through a tunnel.
If sufficient brightness is registered.
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.
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Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where you are going. DRL are not bright
enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to see far
enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low-
beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
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The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle
without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
If automatic headlight control (AUTO) is switched on, the low-beam headlights still may not
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be switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights yourself.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, rear lights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
“Coming home” and “Leaving home” feature (orientation lighting)
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The “Coming home” and “Leaving home” features are controlled automatically by a low-light sensor.
“Coming home” Action
Switch on:
– Switch off the ignition.
The “Coming home” lighting is switched on when the driver door is open, the
headlight switch is set to AUTO, and the low-light sensor detects darkness.
The delay period starts once the last vehicle door or the luggage compartment
lid is closed.
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