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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 53 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Lights and vision 53 Applies to vehicles: with automatic headlights you activate the main beam headlights while using the automatic Automatic (sensor-controlled) headlights headlights function (e.g. when dr iving through a tunnel), but do not If you set the switch to “AUTO”, the headlights will come deactivate them again, only the dipped beam headlights will come on the next time the lights are automatically switched on. To be able on and switch off automatically according to the ambient to use the main beam headlights again you must first pull the main light level. beam lever back to the "off" position and then push it forward again to "on". The side lights, headlights and rear fog light can still be switched on manually in the normal way by using the light switch ⇒ page 52. Sensors in the mounting for the interior mirror monitor the ambient light level. The headlights will be switched on automatically if the available light drops below a preset value (for instance when driving through a tunnel, etc.). The headlights switch off again automati- Fig. 47 Detail of the cally when the light level increases ⇒. dashboard: Light Malfunction of light sensor switch If a malfunction should occur in the light sensor, the symbol  will The automatic headlight setting only activates the dipped light up in the display. For safety reasons, the dipped beam head- beam headlights (not the main beam headlights) lights will then be switched on permanently when the light switch ⇒page52. is set to the AUTO position. However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the normal way with the light switch. You should have Activating automatic headlights the light sensor checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. – Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 47 to the AUTO position. Deactivating automatic headlights WARNING – Turn the light switch to position O. • The automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver. The driver must always ensure that the headlights are used when The symbol in the switch lights up when the switch is in the AUTO required, and may have to switch them on manually when the light position. conditions or visibility are poor. The light sensors are, for example, The dipped beams, side lights, rear lights and number plate lights not able to detect rain and fog - you should therefore always come on together when the headlights are switched on automati- switch on the headlights  in these conditions and when driving cally. after dark. When you are using the automatic headlights you can also operate • Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the the main beam headlights, however, please note the following: If lighting systems described here. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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