Xenon headlight
The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip-
ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.
WARNING
Always set the headlight range control so that other road users are not
dazzled, in particular oncoming vehicles.
Note
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The light switch is in position or and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically
1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
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If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe on page 66 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the front
vehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position
or
.
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Function for vehicles with MAXI DOT display disable / enable
The function menu item Dayt. r. light can be deactivated / activated » page 48,
Menu item settings.
Disable function for vehicles with segment display
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Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
The deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Enable function for vehicles with segment display
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
The activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
WARNING
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at
the front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore always
switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 46
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 66 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 46
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster
A
B
1)
Does not apply to the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 69.
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Lights and visibility