Activating
1. Turn the light switch to 
or
.
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, arrow.
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.
See also:
Distance
Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traffic
and weather conditions; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident occurring. Maintain the
prescribed safety distance.
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Computer
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