Fig. 83 Next to steering wheel: headlight range control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsHeadlight range control
Depending on what level it is set to, the headlight range control adjusts the position of the light cones in the headlights according to the load that the vehicle is carrying. This gives the driver the best visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be dazzled .
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam headlights are switched on.
To adjust, turn control to: | |
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Setting | Vehicle load levela) |
– | Front seats occupied and luggage compartment empty. |
1 | All seats occupied and luggage compartment empty. |
2 | All seats occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded. Towing a trailer with a low drawbar load. |
3 | Only the driver seat occupied and luggage compartment fully loaded. Towing a trailer with maximum drawbar load. |
Dynamic headlight range control
There is no control ① for headlight range if the vehicle has dynamic headlight control. The headlight range is automatically adapted to suit the vehicle load level as soon as the headlights are switched on .
Instrument and switch lighting
The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting can be adjusted using the button and the and Light function buttons in the infotainment system .
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, it may be possible to adjust the brightness of the instrument and switch lighting to suit your requirements by turning control when the headlights are switched on.
Instrument cluster lighting
The instrument cluster lighting switches off automatically in darkness and at other times, e.g. when driving through a tunnel. This is intended to prompt the driver to switch on the dipped beam so that the vehicle's rear lights are switched on .
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle can cause the headlights to dazzle and distract other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.WARNING
Failure or malfunction in the dynamic headlight range control can cause the headlights to dazzle or distract other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.a) If you have different loads, you can select a position between the settings.
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-R178-/-R179-
Note
Removal and installation of the frequency modulation (FM)
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Note
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WARNING
Risk of death due to high voltage.
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Special tools and workshop equipment
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Removing
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