Lights
Lights and lighting
Switches in the vehicle
1- Light switch element
Light functions
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Lights off. Daytime running lights. |
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Parking lights. |
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Automatic headlight control. Adaptive light functions. |
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Low beams. |
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Instrument lighting. |
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Right roadside parking light. |
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Left roadside parking light. |
Automatic headlight control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness, for example in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.
If the low beams are switched on manually, the automatic headlight control is deactivated.
Activating
Press the button on the light switch element.
The LED in the button lights up.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the low beams are switched on.
System limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment of lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. In these situations, switch the lights on manually.
Parking lights, low beams and roadside parking lights
General information
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting is automatically switched off after a period of time.
Parking lights
General information
The parking lights can only be switched on in the low speed range.
Switching on
Press the button on the light switch element.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster lights up.
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended periods; otherwise, they might drain the battery and it would then be impossible to switch on drive-ready state.
Switching off
Press the button on the light switch element or switch on the drive-ready state.
After the drive-ready state is switched on, the automatic headlight control will be activated.
Low beams
Switching on
Press the button on the light switch element.
The low beams illuminate when drive-ready state is switched on.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster lights up.
Press the button again to switch on the low beams when the standby state is switched on.
Switching off
Depending on the country variant, the low beams can be switched off in the low speed range.
Press the button on the light switch element.
Roadside parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided roadside parking light can be switched on.
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Right roadside parking light on. |
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Left roadside parking light off. |
Switching off the roadside parking light:
Press the button on the light switch element or switch on the drive-ready state.
Welcome lights
General information
The exterior lighting is switched on automatically when approaching or unlocking the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, the exterior lighting of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Exterior lighting"
- Depending on the equipment, select the following setting:
- "Welcome and goodbye" When unlocking the vehicle, individual light functions are switched on for a limited time.
- "Door handle lights" Door handles and the ground in front of the doors are illuminated for a limited time.
Pathway lighting
General information
For the illumination of the vehicle’s surroundings after exiting the vehicle, the exterior lighting can be switched on for a defined period of time.
Activating
After switching off the drive-ready state, briefly push the indicator lever forward.
Setting the duration
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Exterior lighting"
- "Pathway lighting"
- Select the desired setting.
- "OK"
Daytime running lights
General information
The daytime running lights light up when drive-ready state is switched on.
Activating/deactivating
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Exterior lighting"
- Depending on country specifications: "Daytime driving lights" or "Daytime driving lights, rear"
Adaptive light functions
Control elements
1- Light switch element
Concept
Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumination of the roadway.
General information
The adaptive light functions may consist of one system or multiple systems, depending on the equipment version:
-Adaptive Light Control.
-Cornering light.
Activating
Press the button on the light switch element.
The LED in the button lights up.
The adaptive light functions are active when the drive-ready state is switched on.
Adaptive Light Control
General information
Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlight follows the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not swivel to the opposite lane when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Cornering light
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous roads or when turning, an additional, cornering light is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed.
The cornering light is automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or, where applicable, the use of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle.
Adaptive headlight range control
The adaptive headlight range control feature balances out acceleration and braking processes as well as the vehicle load conditions in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Illumination of the road is optimized.
High-beam Assistant
Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic participants early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depending on the traffic situation.
General information
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on, whenever the traffic situation allows. In the low speed range, the high beams are not switched on by the system.
The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ambient lighting, for instance in towns and cities.
The high beams can be switched on and off manually at any time.
Activating
Press the button on the light switch element.
The LED in the button lights up.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the low beams are switched on.
The headlights are automatically switched between low beams and high beams.
The blue indicator light in the instrument cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams.
Driving interruption with activated high-beam Assistant: the High-Beam Assistant remains activated when driving continues.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when manually switching the high beams on and off.
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever.
Deactivating
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Sensitivity of the high-beam Assistant
General information
The sensitivity of the high-beam Assistant can be adjusted.
Safety information
Warning
If adjustments have been made or the sensitivity has been modified, oncoming traffic may be momentarily blinded. There is a risk of accident. If adjustments have been made and the sensitivity has been modified, make sure that oncoming traffic is not momentarily blinded. Switch off the high beams manually if required.
Functional requirements
The setting can only be performed when the vehicle is stationary. The drive-ready state must be switched on and the light must be turned off.
Adjusting the sensitivity
Push the turn signal lever to the front for approximately 10 seconds. The system responds more sensitively.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resetting the sensitivity
Push the turn signal lever to the front again for approx. 10 seconds or switch off the drive-ready state.
The sensitivity of the high-beam Assistant is reset to the factory settings.
System limits
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of when to use the high beams. In situation that require this, therefore switch off manually.
The system is not fully functional in the following situations, and driver intervention may be necessary:
- In very unfavorable weather conditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation.
- When detecting poorly-lit road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings.
- In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways.
- In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the presence of highly reflective signs.
- When the windshield in front of the interior mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.
Laser high beams
Concept
The headlight range of the high beams is increased and ensures an even better illumination of the road.
General information
When the high beams are switched-on, starting with a speed of approx. 37 mph/60 km/h, the laser high beams in the headlight are automatically switched on in addition to the LED high beams.
Depending on the country variant, further information can be obtained from the laser label on the headlight.
Safety information
The label is in the headlight and is visible from the outside.
Instrument lighting
Overview
1- Light switch element
Functional requirement
The parking lights or low beams must be switched on to set the brightness.
Adjusting
Adjust the brightness with the thumbwheel.
Interior lights
General information
Depending on the equipment version, interior lights, footwell lights, entry lights, ambient lighting, and speaker lighting are automatically controlled.
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
1 Reading light
2 Interior lights
3 Reading light
Switching the interior lights on/off
Press the button.
To switch off permanently: press the button and hold for approx. 3 seconds.
Switching the reading lights on/off
Press the button.
Ambient light
General information
Depending on the equipment version, lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the car's interior.
Switching on/off
The ambient light is switched on when the vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when the vehicle is locked.
If the ambient light was deactivated via iDrive, it will not be switched on when the vehicle is unlocked.
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Interior lighting"
- "Ambient lighting"
Selecting the color scheme
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Interior lighting"
- "Color"
- Select the desired setting.
Setting the brightness
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Interior lighting"
- "Brightness"
- Select the desired setting.
Dynamic light
Individual actions, for example incoming calls or opened doors, are indicated by light effects.
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Interior lighting"
- "Dynamic light"
- Select the desired setting.
Dimmed while driving
Some lights of the interior lighting are dimmed when the vehicle is driven in the dark.
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Interior lighting"
- "Dimmed for night driving"