Conditions required for switch-on for the main-beam assistant

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Light switch set to position "A"
Dipped headlights switched on.
When the switch is in position "A", the dipped headlights are switched on by the automatic headlight control.
Turn-signal/main-beam switch pressed forward (in forward direction of travel).