High-beam assistant
When activated with the headlights on, the high-beam assistant automatically activates and switches off the high-beam headlights. A sensor mounted on the front of the inside mirror controls this process. The high-beam assistant ensures that the high-beam headlights are activated whenever traffic situations allow.
The high-beam headlights can always be switched on and off manually.
To activate the high-beam assistant:
- Turn light switch to "AUTO Position"
- Press the high-beam assistant button on the left steering column switch
The indicator light in the instrument cluster lights up.
The high-beam assistant responds to lights on approaching and preceding vehicles while also monitoring the surrounding area for adequate illumination.
Manual high-beam activation and dipping
- High-beam headlight on or headlight flasher on
- High-beam headlight off
To switch the high-beam assistant off, press the high-beam assistant button on the left steering column switch again.
Limits of the system
The high-beam assistant does replace the individual's responsibility to decide when the high-beam headlights are used. Thus the headlights must be dipped manually whenever conditions render it necessary to do so.
Operation of the high-beam assistant is restricted, or it may fail to operate entirely, under the following conditions:
- Unfavorable weather conditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation
- Road users with poor lighting
- Sharp curves, steep rises and dips
- Crossing traffic or partially hidden traffic on the opposite side of motorways
- Poorly lit towns and intense reflections from road signs
- Low driving speed
- Condensation, contamination or stickers on windscreen in the area around the inside mirror
Sensor field of view
The sensor's field of view starts on the front side of the inside mirror. The area in front of the inside mirror must not be obstructed by air fresheners, etc.