BMW R 1200RT, Rider'S Manual

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supplementary headlight is
switched on again at the same
time.
If the main-beam headlight
is switched on when the
daytime light is on, the daytime
light is switched off after ap-
prox. 2 seconds and the main-
beam headlight, dipped headlight,
front side lights and, if applicable,
the supplementary headlight are
switched on.
If the main-beam headlight
is switched off again, the
daytime light is not automatically
reactivated and should thus
be switched on manually if
required.
Automatic daytime light
function
with daytime driving light
OE
The automatic headlights
function cannot replace the
rider's personal assessment of
the light conditions. The sensor
cannot detect fog or drizzle, for
example.
In such situations you should
switch on the dipped headlight
manually as otherwise there is a
safety risk.
The changeover between
daytime light and dipped
headlight plus front side lights
can be performed automatically.
Open the
Settings
menu
and then select
Vehicle
.
Select menu option
Day run lights
and set
Auto. DRL
to
On
.
The symbol for automatic
daytime light function lights
up on the display.
If the ambient light level drops
below a certain level (e.g. in a
tunnel), the dipped headlight is
automatically switched on. As
soon as an adequate ambient
light level is detected, the day-
time light is switched on again.
When the daytime light is on,
the daytime light symbol shows
on the multifunction display.
Manual operation of the
light when automatic
function is active
with daytime driving light OE
If the daytime light button is
operated, the daytime light is
switched off and the dipped
headlight and front side lights
are switched on (e.g. when en-
tering a tunnel if the automatic
daytime light function is slow to
react due to the ambient light
level). When the daytime light
is switched off, the supplemen-
tary headlight is switched on
again.
If the daytime light button is
pressed again, the automatic
daytime light function is reac-
tivated, i.e. the daytime light
is switched on again when the
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