Headlight range control can be used to adjust the light cone of the dipped beam headlights to the vehicle load level. This gives the
driver the best visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be dazzled.
Depending on equipment, the headlight range can be adjusted manually with the touch slider in the Infotainment system → Fig. 1 1
, →
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The headlight range cannot be adjusted manually if the vehicle has dynamic headlight range control.
Manual headlight range control
In the Infotainment system: touch slider for headlight range
control.
1. Press the
button or function button.
2. To open the Vehicle settings menu, tap the function buttons Vehicle ,
3. Tap the Light function button to open the Light settings menu.
4. Tap the Headlight range control function button → Fig. 1 1 .
5. Tap the required position (typical vehicle load level).
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Front seats occupied and luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied and luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.
Towing a trailer with a low drawbar load.
Only the driver seat occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded.
Towing a trailer with maximum drawbar load.
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle can change the ride height so that the headlights dazzle and distract other road users. This can cause
accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Always adapt the light cone to the load level of the vehicle to avoid dazzling other road users.
Dynamic headlight range control
The headlight range is automatically adapted to suit the vehicle load level as soon as the headlights are switched on →
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