Ford TOURNEO CONNECT, Owner'S Manual, Page: 109 / 437

a turn signal can confuse other road
users. This can lead to accidents and seri-
ous injuries.
·
Always activate the turn signal in good
time when changing lanes and per-
forming overtaking or turning manoeu-
vres.
·
Always switch off the turn signal once
the lane change or overtaking or turning
manoeuvre has been completed.
The hazard warning lights also work
when the ignition is switched
off.
Vehicle lighting
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 82 Next to the steering wheel: touch
panel for switching on the exterior lighting.
Switching lights on
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Tap the button as
often as required
until the corresponding indicator lamps
light up.
Automatic lighting control: running
lights are switched on or
off depend-
ing on the brightness level → ,
→
page 108.
Parking lights switched on, the indi-
cator lamp lights up green. Automatic
lighting control is activated from
speeds of around 10 km/h (6 mph) or
when the vehicle has driven around
100 m (328
ft) .
The low beam headlights are switch-
ed on. The indicator lamp lights up
green.
Display only in instrument cluster:
light switched off. Automatic lighting
control is activated from speeds
of around 10 km/h (6 mph) or when
the vehicle has driven around 100 m
(328 ft) .
Switching off the lights
1. Switch off the ignition.
The orientation lighting can be
switched on
→
page 112.
Parking lights or continuous parking
light on both sides of the vehicle
switched on. The indicator lamp
lights up green.
Display only in instrument cluster:
light switched
off.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights can increase the
visibility of the vehicle in
traffic during the
day.
The daytime running lights are switched on
each time the ignition is switched on (when
brightness is detected).
The daytime running lights cannot be
switched
off or on manually as from
a speed of around 10 km/h (6 mph) or
a distance covered of around 100 m
(328
ft) .
WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if
roads are not
sufficiently illuminated and
other road users have difficulty seeing the
vehicle, or cannot see it at all.
·
The light assist systems only provide
support; the driver is responsible for
making sure the vehicle lights are
switched on correctly.
·
Always switch on the low beam head-
lights when driving in the dark, in rainy
conditions and in poor visibility.
·
Regularly check that all lights and turn
signals are working properly.
WARNING
The parking 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.
Vehicle lighting 107
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