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 →
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Switching on main-beam control
1. Switch on the ignition and automatic lighting control
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2. Push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards from its basic position.
The indicator lamp lights up white in the instrument cluster display when main-beam control is switched on. When
main-beam control is active, the indicator light is blue.
Switching off main-beam control
1. Switch off automatic lighting control
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Or: Main-beam control switched on and active: Pull the turn signal and main beam lever towards the rear.
Or: Main-beam control switched on andnot active: push the turn signal and main beam lever forwards 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.
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 lighting yourself and adjust it to the outside light, visibility and traffic conditions.
● The main-beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in
certain situations.
● If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main beam assist may be impaired.
This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle's lighting system, for example if additional headlights are
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