BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime driving lights are
compulsory, in which case the daytime driving
lights cannot be deactivated.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Exterior lighting"
4. "Daytime driving lights"
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Dynamic ECO light function
General
The brightness of the low-beam headlights is re‐
duced, depending on the speed and distance
from the vehicle in front.
Activating
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment.
The LED in the button illuminates.
Activating ECO PRO drive mode, see page
146 .
Adaptive light functions
Principle
Adaptive light functions makes it possible to illu‐
minate the road responsively.
General
The adaptive light functions consist of one sys‐
tem or multiple systems, depending on the
equipment version:
▷ Adaptive Headlights.
▷ Variable light distribution.
▷ Cornering light.
▷ Roundabout light.
Activating
Press the button on the light switch ele‐
ment.
The LED in the button illuminates.
The adaptive light functions are active when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Adaptive Headlights
General
The headlight beams follow the road ahead in re‐
sponse to the steering angle and other parame‐
ters.
To prevent dazzling oncoming vehicles, the
Adaptive Headlights do not swivel to the oppo‐
site side of the road when stationary.
If the headlights are converted, see page
183 ,
the Adaptive Headlights may only function to a
limited extent.
Anticipatory headlights for
bends
The beams are adapted to the direction of the
road ahead even before entering or leaving a
bend.
Headlights for S-bends
The beams are kept as straight as possible when
driving around S-bends.
Headlights for hairpin bends
The cornering light is also switched on before
entering hairpin bends.
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