Automatic headlamp mode

X To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to . or SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on.

SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light.

With the engine running: depending on the brightness of the ambient light, the daytime running lamps10 or the low-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically.

When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the lights up. indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

WARNING WARNING

If the light switch is set to , the low-beam headlamps will not come or on automatically if it is foggy. This could endanger you and others. Therefore,, the low-beam headlamps will not come on automatically if it is foggy. This could endanger you and others. Therefore, turn the light switch to The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for in fog.

The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times.

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