BMW X3 xDrive20d 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Adaptive Headlights
Principle
Adaptive Headlights is a variable headlight con‐
trol system that makes it possible to illuminate
the road surface responsively.
The beams from the headlights follow the road
ahead on the basis of the steering angle and
other parameters.
Depending on the speed, the variable light dis‐
tribution ensures even better illumination of the
roadway.
The light distribution is automatically adapted to
the speed. The city light is active as of a speed
of less than 50 km/h, 30 mph. The motorway
light is switched on at a speed higher than
110 km/h, 68 mph after approximately 30 sec‐
onds or as of a speed of 140 km/h, 87 mph.
Activating
Switch position with the ignition switched
on.
A cornering light is activated automatically de‐
pending on the steering angle or use of the turn
indicators.
So as not to dazzle oncoming vehicles, the adap‐
tive cornering light does not swivel to the driver's
side when stationary.
When reversing, only the cornering light is active
and illuminates the zone on the outside of the
bend.
Adaptive Headlight beam throw
adjustment
The adaptive headlight beam throw adjustment
is a form of light distribution adapted to the
course and shape of the road.
The light distribution is lowered on humps so
that drivers of oncoming vehicles are not as dis‐
tracted by glare, and raised in hollows for a lon‐
ger visual range.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive Headlights are faulty or have failed.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Headlight beam throw
adjustment
With halogen headlights adjust the beam throw
of the low-beam headlights manually in accord‐
ance with the vehicle load. Otherwise, the glare
will disturb drivers of oncoming vehicles.
Values applicable when towing a trailer:
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage.
1 / 1 = 5 persons without luggage.
1 / 2 = 5 persons with luggage.
2 / 2 = 1 person, boot fully loaded.
High-beam assistance
Principle
When low-beam headlights are switched on,
this system automatically switches the high-
beam headlights on and off or fades out the
areas which dazzle oncoming vehicles. This
process is controlled by a sensor on the front of
the interior mirror. The assistant ensures that
the high-beam headlights are switched on
whenever the traffic situation allows. You can
also control the lights yourself at any time and
switch them on and off as usual.
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