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CONTROLS  
to use the high-beam headlights. When appro-  
priate, dim the high beams manually.  
Sensitivity of the Automatic High  
Beam Assistant  
The system may not be fully operational in  
the following situations, and driver intervention  
may be necessary:  
General information  
The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam  
Assistant can be adjusted.  
In very unfavorable weather conditions  
such as fog or heavy precipitation.  
Safety information  
When detecting poorly-lit road users such  
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders  
and wagons; when driving close to train or  
ship traffic; or at animal crossings.  
Warning  
If adjustments have been made or the sen-  
sitivity has been modified, oncoming traffic  
may be momentarily blinded. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, or property damage. If  
adjustments have been made and the sen-  
sitivity has been modified, make sure that  
oncoming traffic is not momentarily blinded.  
Switch off the high-beam headlights man-  
ually if required.  
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,  
in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncom-  
ing traffic on highways.  
In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the pres-  
ence of highly reflective signs.  
When the windshield in the area in front  
of the interior mirror is fogged up, dirty or  
covered with stickers, etc.  
Exterior lighting  
Functional requirements  
Setting at standstill only.  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
Light is turned off.  
Overview  
Buttons in the vehicle  
Increasing sensitivity  
Push the turn signal lever to the front for ap-  
proximately 10 seconds.  
A Check Control message is displayed. The  
system responds more sensitively.  
Resetting the sensitivity  
Push the turn signal lever to the front again  
for approx. 10 seconds or switch off the drive-  
ready state.  
The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam  
Assistant is reset to the factory settings.  
System limits  
The Automatic High Beam Assistant cannot  
replace the driver's personal judgment of when  
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Function  
Driving lights automatic  
Exterior lighting menu.  
Principle  
The low-beam headlights are switched on and  
off automatically depending on the ambient  
brightness, for example in tunnels, in twilight  
or if there is precipitation.  
Automatic headlight control.  
Low-beam headlights.  
Exterior lighting off.  
Exterior lighting off.  
General information  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can  
cause the lights to be turned on.  
If the low-beam headlights are switched on  
manually, the automatic headlight control is  
deactivated.  
Functions via iDrive  
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Function  
Automatic headlight control.  
Activate automatic headlight control  
Press the button on the light switch.  
Low-beam headlights.  
Parking lights.  
The icon in the button illuminates green.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster is illuminated when the low-  
beam headlights are switched on.  
Exterior lighting off.  
System limits  
The automatic headlight control cannot re-  
place your personal judgment of lighting condi-  
tions.  
Left roadside parking light.  
Right roadside parking light.  
For example, the sensors are unable to detect  
fog or hazy weather. In these situations, turn  
the lights on manually.  
Buttons on the vehicle key  
Parking lights, low-beam  
headlights and roadside  
parking lights  
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Function  
Interior lighting.  
Parts of the exterior lighting.  
General information  
Pathway lighting.  
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-  
ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting  
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