Alfa Romeo Tonale, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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The glare-free system is of the multi-
shadow type, as it can create up to four
light tunnels at the same time, and each
tunnel area is as wide as the obstacle
that must not be dazzled.
The figure shows an example of different
scenarios:
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(1) two cars are travelling in front in the
same direction;
(2) another car is overtaking;
(3) another car is travelling in the
opposite direction.
The system can detect and react to
an oncoming car from a distance of
about 400 m in a couple of seconds. In
contrast, in the case of vehicles driving in
front, the system can detect and react
within seconds from a distance of
approximately 100 m.
Activation mode
The digital camera is the same as
the one used for the Auto Dim High
Beams and, as with the Auto Dim High
Beams, the "Glare Free" technology
must be activated as indicated in the
"Multimedia" section by ticking the
automatic high beam dimming option.
The glare-free function will be activated
after the following actions:
starting the engine
positioning the light switch on
switching on the main beam headlights
When the high beam is switched on, the
anti-glare function is activated if:
the speed of the car is equal to or
greater than 35 km/h when the function
is activated
ambient light is not sufficient for safe
and comfortable driving
there is traffic outside the urban
context
Once the system is active, the white
symbol
lights up, the blue symbol
replaces the previous symbol and
indicates that all or only some of the
main beam LEDs are on at that time.
In the event that the entire main beam
module has to be switched off to achieve
a glare-free effect on the instrument
panel, only the green indicator will remain
lit. When the situation allows partial or
total use of main beam without causing
glare, the blue indicator will appear again.
NOTES
some unpredictable conditions, such
as dirt, dust, films or other obstructions
on the camera lens, may affect the
proper functioning of the glare-free
function
heavy rain and fog can affect the
performance of the system by leaving
the main beam on for longer than the
nominal operating conditions. This can
dazzle other cars and cause disturbance.
To avoid this, the driver must switch off
the main beam manually
when the function is deactivated, the
minimum operating speed is 25 km/h
DIRECTION INDICATORS
The direction indicators could assume
two different flashing strategies:
continuous or temporary (Lane Change).
To activate the continuous flashing
function, move the left lever until end of
stroke (unstable):
upwards : activates the right direction
indicator
downwards : activates the left
direction indicator
Warning light
or will blink on the
instrument panel.
The direction indicators turn of
automatically when the car is brought
back onto a straight course or by moving
the lever in the opposite direction until
the first click (about half way).