High beams/
roadside parking lamps
vene at any time and switch the high beams on
and off as usual.
Activating system
1.
Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to
page 111.
2.
With the low beams on, briefly press the
turn signal lever toward the high-beam set-
ting.
1
2
3
High beams
Headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
panel lights up when the high-beam
assistant is activated. The system
Switching on
automatically switches the high beams on and
off, reacting not only to oncoming traffic and
traffic ahead, but also to sufficient illumination,
e.g. in built-up areas.
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the resistance point for approx.
1
second, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Do not leave them switched on for
long periods of time, otherwise it may no longer
Switching high beams on and off
manually
be possible to start the engine.<
If you wish or the situation requires it, you can
intervene at any time:
Switching off
>
If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the high beams, but you want to use low
beams, simply switch them on using the
turn signal lever. This deactivates the high-
beam assistant.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the
turn signal lever toward the high-beam
position.
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
up to the resistance point, arrow 3.
High-beam Assistant*
The concept
This system automatically switches the high
beams on and off again. The process is con-
trolled by a sensor on the front side of the inte-
rior rearview mirror. The Assistant makes sure
that the high beams are switched on whenever
the traffic situation permits. This relieves you of
eyestrain and at the same time offers you the
best possible visibility. Naturally, you can inter-
>
If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the low beams, but you want to use high
beams, simply switch them on in the usual
way. This deactivates the system and you
must switch to low beams manually.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the
turn signal lever toward the high-beam
position.
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