Automatic headlights
When the automatic headlights function is
switched on, the vehicle lighting and the in-
strument and switch lighting will switch on
under the following conditions.
— The light sensor has detected darkness.
— The windscreen wipers have been switch-
ed on for an extended period.
When the lights are switched on, the indica-
tor lamp lights up yellow.
The automatic headlights function is merely
an aid and will not always be able to detect
all driving situations.
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment
level, the switch-on time of the automatic
headlights can be set in the vehicle settings
in the Infotainment system → page 31.
Cornering light
When dipped beam is switched on, a corner-
ing light is switched on when turning slowly
or driving around very tight bends.
Dynamic cornering light
The dynamic cornering light permits opti-
mum illumination of the road. The dynamic
cornering light only works when the auto-
matic headlights function
is switched on
and at speeds above approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph).
Acoustic warnings if lights are not switched
off
When the ignition has been switched off and
the driver door is opened, acoustic warnings
will sound under the following conditions:
— If the parking light is switched on.
— If the side lights are switched on.
When the exit lighting (“Coming home”func-
tion) is switched on, no acoustic signal will be
given as a reminder that a light is still switch-
ed on when leaving the vehicle.
Switching main beam on and
off
Fig. 87 On the left-hand side of the steering
column: turn signal and main beam lever.
— Switch on the ignition and dipped beam.
— Move the turn signal and main beam lever
from the centre position to the following
position →
:
—
A
Main beam switched on.
—
B
Operate the headlight flasher or
switch off the main beam. The
head-
light flasher
comes on for as long as the
lever is pulled.
When the main beam or headlight flasher are
switched on, the blue indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster.
Main-beam control
Depending on the vehicle equipment level,
advanced main-beam control may also be
available → page 105 , → page 107.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights
can lead to accidents and serious injuries as
the main beam headlights can distract and
dazzle other road users.
Main-beam control
Main-beam control automatically dips the
headlights when oncoming vehicles and vehi-
Vehicle lighting
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