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- Fig. 51 Dashboard: Light switch with buttons
With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to the appropriate position. The
symbol and the selected position will light up (except if the switch is at position 0).
symbol and the selected position will light up (except if the switch is at position 0).
O - On vehicles for some markets, the daytime running lights, tail lights and number plate light are switched on permanently.
AUTO* - The headlights are switched on automatically according to the ambient light conditions.
- Side lights
- Dipped headlights
Buttons
When you turn the light switch to AUTO* or dipped headlights
, you can activate the following functions:
, you can activate the following functions:
- All-weather lights. The front lights are adjusted automatically so that the headlights on your own vehicle are less dazzling to you, for instance when you are driving on a wet road.
- Rear fog light(s)
Your vehicle is equipped with a headlight range control function which prevents oncoming traffic from being dazzled when the vehicle is heavily laden. The headlight range is adjusted automatically.
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light
With the adaptive light feature, you have better vision in the dark because the lights are controlled dynamically to match the vehicle speed and road conditions, e.g. on motorways or country roads, at intersections or through corners. The adaptive light is activated only when the light switch is set to AUTO* and the all-weather lights are switched off.
- The automatic headlights* are only intended to assist the driver. The driver must always ensure that the headlights are used when required, and may have to switch them on manually when the light conditions or visibility are poor. For example, the light sensors are not able to detect fog. Therefore, you should always switch on the dipped headlights
in these conditions and when driving after dark.
- To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.
- If the vehicle battery has been losing charge for a while, the side lights or parking lights may be switched off automatically. Always park your car in a safe and suitably lit place according to the applicable regulations. Avoid using the side lights for long periods (several hours). If possible, switch the left or right parking lights on.
- Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the lighting systems described here.
Note
- The light sensor for the automatic headlights* is located in the mounting for the interior mirror. Do not affix any stickers on this section of the windscreen.
- Depending on the export market, the rear lights on some vehicles may be switched on together with the headlights when the daytime running lights* are activated. On other vehicles, the rear lights remain off.
- In cool or damp weather, the inside of the headlights, turn signals or rear lights can sometimes mist up, due to the temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the car. They should clear again partially or completely soon after you switch on the headlights. This phenomenon has no influence on the life expectancy of the vehicle lights.