Cupra ATECA, Owner'S Manual, Page: 110 / 380

Operation
Sym-
bol
Ignition switched
off
Ignition is
switched on

The “Coming
home”, “Leaving
home” and Wel-
come lights may be
switched on.
Automatic control
of dipped beam
and daytime run-
ning light.

Side light on.
Daylight running
lights switched on.

Dipped beam head-
light off
Dipped beam
switched on.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
Automatic dipped beam headlight control

*
The automatic dipped beam control is mere-
ly intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position

, the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on automatically in the
following situations
›››
:
●
The photo sensor detects darkness, for ex-
ample, when driving through a tunnel. They
switch off when adequate lighting is detec-
ted.
● The rain sensor detects rain and activates
the wipers. They switch off when the wipers
have not been activated for a few minutes.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights consist of individ-
ual lights, integrated in the front headlights.
These lights come on when the daytime run-
ning lights are switched on. On vehicles
equipped with LED tail lights, the rear side
light is switched on as well
›››
.
The daytime running lights turn on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in position

or

, according to the level
of exterior lighting.
When the light switch is in position

, a
light sensor automatically switches dipped
beam on and off (including the control and
instrument lighting) or the daytime running
lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting.
Motorway light*
The function is connected and disconnected
via the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
●
Activation:
when going above 110 km/h
(68 mph) for more than 30 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.
●
Deactivation:
when reducing the speed of
the vehicle below 100 km/h (62 mph), the
dipped beam immediately returns to its nor-
mal position.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this will remind
you to turn the light off.
●
When the parking light is on
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●
When the light switch is in position

or

.
WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road
users cannot see the vehicle well enough or
at all, accidents may occur.
●
The automatic dipped beam control
(

) only switches on the dipped beam
when there are changes in light conditions
but not, for example, when it is foggy.
WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users
are able to see you.
●
Always use your dipped beam head lights
if it is raining or if visibility is poor.
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