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Exterior lighting
Changing the lights when driving abroad
Vehicles with static LED headlamps: It is not
necessary to change the headlamps. The legal
requirements are also met in countries where
people drive on the other side of the road.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System: Before
crossing the border into countries where they
drive on the other side of the road, it is neces‐
sary to set the headlamps to symmetrical dipped
beam (
→
page 114).
After changing the headlamps:
R
Oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
R
The edge of the road is not illuminated as far
or as high.
R
The "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog
light functions" are not available.
The headlamps must be reset to asymmetrical
dipped beam after returning from abroad.
Lighting systems and your responsibility
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance
with the prevailing light and visibility conditions,
legal requirements and traffic situation.
Light switch
Operating the light switch
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1 W Left-hand parking lights
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2 X Right-hand parking lights
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3 T Standing lights and licence plate
lighting
108 Light and sight