Activating

1. Turn the light switch to  or

1. Turn the light switch to . or 2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, arrow..
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, arrow.

instrument The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

When the lights are switched on, the high beams are switched on and off automatically.

The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.

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