● Always switch on your turn signals when changing lanes, overtaking, or turning. Side lights or permanent parking lights on both sides have been turned on → page 75, and the symbol in the switch of lights has turned green. Headlight dipped beam off - If the vehicle key is still in the ignition or the driver's door is closed in a vehicle equipped with Keyless Access, the side lights remains on. ● Switch off the turn signals immediately after changing lanes, overtaking or turning. The hazard warning light will still work after the ignition switch is turned off → page 49.
Vehicle lighting Daytime running light Depending on the vehicle type, daytime running lights can improve the visibility of a vehicle in road traffic during the day. Switching lights on and off The daytime running lights are switched on every time the ignition is switched on when the light switch is in position or , (if brightness is de- tected) Daytime running lights cannot be turned on or off manually. WARNING Accidents and serious injuries may occur when the road is not adequately lit and the vehicle cannot or is difficult to detect by other traffic participants. ● Drivers must ensure that vehicle lighting is properly turned on so that the light assist system can support driving.
Fig. 65 Beside the steering wheel: Light switch (this type is only an example) ● Always switch on the headlamp dipped beam in darkness, rain and poor visibility. Switch on the headlights – Switch on the ignition. ● Regularly check that all lights and turn sig- nals are working properly. – Turn the light switch to the corresponding po- sition: WARNING Automatic control of headlamp dipped beam: Switch on or off dipped beam ac- cording to brightness and weather condi- tions → . The side lights are on. The symbol in the light switch turns green. The headlight dipped beam is on.
Side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to fully illuminate the road and allow other traffic participants to see the vehi- cle. ● Always switch on the headlamp dipped beam in darkness, rain and poor visibility. ● The taillights will not be turned on at the same time when the daytime running lights are turned on. Vehicles with unturned tail- lights cannot be seen by other traffic partici- pants in darkness, precipitation, and poor visibility. Switch off the headlights – Switch off the ignition. – Turn the light switch to the corresponding po- sition: 182.5C1.TRO.74 The headlights are off. “Leave home ”function (directional light- ing) can be enabled → page 76.
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