|
|
1.98 Automatic main beam headlights Depending on the vehicle, this system switches the main beam headlights on and off automatically. The function uses a camera located behind the interior rear-view mirror to detect vehicles that are following and coming in the oppo- site direction. tomatically if: – exterior light is weak; – no other vehicles or lighting are de- tected; – the vehicle speed is above approxi- mately 30 mph (45 km/h). If any of the above conditions are not fulfilled, the system switches to dipped beam headlights. The “automatic main beam headlights” system should under no circumstances be used to replace driver atten- tion and responsibility with regard to vehicle lighting and adapting to light, visibility and traffic conditions. Using the portable naviga- tion system at night in the windscreen area below the camera may disturb the op- eration of the “automatic main beam headlights” system (risk of reflection on the windscreen). The system may encounter difficul- ties under certain conditions, inclu- ding: – extreme weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, etc.); – obstruction in front of the wind- screen or camera; – when a following or oncoming ve- hicle has weak or hidden lighting; – incorrect settings for the front headlights; – reflective systems; – ... Activation Turn ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is op- posite mark 2. Pull stalk 1 to activate main beam headlights. Warning light comes on the instrument panel. Deactivation – Pull stalk 1 again; – or turn ring 3 to a position other than AUTO. Warning light goes out on the instrument panel. EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (3/5) 2 1 |