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Seite 94 Controls Lights When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐ Malfunction tomatically brightened or dimmed. A Check Control message is displayed. The system responds to light from oncoming Variable light distribution is disrupted or failed. traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to Have the system checked as soon as possible. adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities. The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐ High-beam Assistant ment cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams. The concept When the low beams are activated, this system Switching the high beams on and off automatically switches the high beams on and manually off. The procedure is controlled by a camera on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are acti‐ vated whenever the traffic situation allows. The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams non and off as usual. Note Personal responsibility The High-beam Assistant cannot serve ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐ ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. ment of when to use the high beams. There‐ fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐ The High-beam Assistant can be switched off tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀ when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ Activating ton on the turn signal lever. System limits The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary: ▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation. ▷ When detecting poorly-lit road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders 1. Depending on the equipment, turn the light and wagons; when driving close to train or switch into position or . ship traffic; and at animal crossings. 2. Press button on the turn signal lever, ar‐▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐ row. sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐ coming traffic on freeways. The indicator lamp in the instrument ▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the cluster lights up. presence of highly reflective signs. 94 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

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