Preconditions for activation

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For technical reasons, distinctions are drawn between the following conditions required for switch-on:

Conditions required for switch-on for the FLA control unit
Conditions required for switch-on for the high-beam assistant
Conditions required for switch-on for the high-beam headlights
Conditions required for switch-on for the FLA control unit

The FLA control unit is active as of terminal 15 ON.

Conditions required for switch-on for the high-beam assistant
- 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/high-beam switch pressed forward (in forward direction of travel).
Conditions required for switch-on for the high-beam headlights
- Road speed greater than 50 km/h.
- Reverse gear must not be engaged.
- Image sensor does not detect an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle ahead.
- Image sensor detects adequate darkness.