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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.
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In very unfavorable weather conditions
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
Safety information
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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.
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In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncom-
ing traffic on highways.
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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
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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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