Lamps
90
Parking lamps/Low beams
You can also have this function
deactivated.<
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in this posi-
tion, the system automatically
responds to changes in ambient
light, for example in tunnels, at dusk
and when it is raining or snowing, by
switching the low beams on or off.
LIGHTS ON warning
Whenever you open the driver's door
after having turned the ignition key to
position 0, you will hear an acoustic
signal for a few seconds to remind you
that the lamps have not been switched
off.
The low-beam headlamps remain
on, regardless of the ambient
light, when you switch on the fog
lamps.<
Daytime driving lamps*
Parking lamps
If you desire, the light switch can be left
in the low-beam position: when the
Automatic headlamp control can-
not serve as a substitute for your
personal judgement in determining
when the lamps should be switched on.
For example, the sensors are not able
to detect fog. In such situations switch
on the lamp manually, as otherwise a
safety hazard will result.<
The front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on. You can ignition is switched off, the external
use this to signal the position of lighting is also switched off.
the vehicle when it is parked. For light-
Observe the legal regulations regarding
ing on one side for parking as an addi-
the use of daytime driving lamps.
tional feature, refer to page 91.
When required, switch on the parking
lamps as usual as described under
Parking lamps.
Low beams
When you switch the ignition off
with the low-beam headlamps
on, only the parking lamps will
remain on.
You can have the sensitivity of
your vehicle's automatic head-
You can have the activation set-
tings for the daytime driving lamps lamp control adjusted.<
programmed on your vehicle.<
Follow me home lamps
When you activate the headlamp
flasher after parking the vehicle and
switching off the lights, the low beams
will come on for a brief period.
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 515 - �09/04 BMW AG
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E46, BMW M3 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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