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- Fig. 1 Dashboard: Light switch with all-weather lights
Light switch
Turn the switch to the appropriate position. The
symbol lights
up when the lights are on.
symbol lights
up when the lights are on.
O - Lights off (on vehicles for some markets the daytime running
lights* are switched on when the
ignition is switched on).
AUTO - The automatic headlights switch on (and off again) automatically
according to the ambient light conditions (for instance at dusk,
in the rain or in a tunnel).
- Side lights
- Dipped headlights
- All-weather
lights
- Rear
fog light
All-weather lights
On vehicles with all-weather lights, the front lights are adjusted
automatically so that the headlights on your own vehicle do
not blind you, for instance when driving on a wet road.
Headlight range control* (on vehicles
with adaptive light or xenon plus headlights)
Your vehicle is equipped with a headlight range control to prevent
oncoming traffic from being dazzled when the vehicle is heavily
laden. The headlight beam settings are adjusted automatically
(even during braking and acceleration).
adaptive light*
The adaptive light is activated only when the light switch is
set to AUTO. You can deactivate the adaptive light on the MMI
Link.
Vehicles with LED headlights*:
The adaptive light is an automatic headlight system featuring
a turning light and variable light distribution.
The turning light is automatically activated when the steering
wheel angle exceeds a specified value (up to about 70 km/h)
or when the turn signals are switched on (up to about 40 km/h).
This feature provides better illumination at the side of the
vehicle when you turn off at a junction.
The variable light distribution adjusts the vehicle lighting
on motorways, according to your speed.
Vehicles with adaptive light*:
The adaptive light is an automatic headlight system featuring
a dynamic cornering light, a turning light and variable light
distribution.
The cornering light is active at speeds from approximately 10 km/h
to 110 km/h and adapts itself to the contour of the corner.
The turning light is automatically activated when the steering
wheel angle exceeds a specified value (up to about 70 km/h)
or when the turn signals are switched on (up to about 40 km/h).
This feature provides better illumination at the side of the
vehicle when you turn off at a junction.
The variable light distribution adjusts the vehicle lighting
as required in towns, on motorways and on other main roads.
Intersections can also be illuminated if your vehicle is equipped
with a navigation system*.
- 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.
- Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the lighting systems described here.
Caution!
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should
only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.
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.
- Some of the settings for the exterior lighting can be adjusted Link.
- A buzzer will sound if you switch off the ignition and open the door when the exterior lighting is on.
- 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.