Exterior lights
LIGHTING CONTROL
Lighting control operation:
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Neutral position of the control: The lighting system operates automatically dependent on the ambient level of light. During daylight, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) automatically switch on. During low ambient light, the headlights switch on automatically. To manually switch on any lighting functions, rotate the lighting control to the required position and release. After released, the lighting control returns to the neutral position.
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Side lights: Rotate the lighting control to this position to switch the side lights on. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates.
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Headlights OFF: Rotate the lighting control to this position to switch the headlights off.
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Headlights: Rotate the lighting control to this position to switch the headlights on.
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AUTO: Rotate the lighting control to this position to select AUTO lights. When ambient light fades and the ignition is switched on, the side lights, rear lights, dipped beam headlights, and number plate lights switch on automatically. Headlight courtesy delay, Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA), Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), Supplementary Laser High Beam (SLHB), the Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), and wiper detection may also be activated.
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Low exterior light levels, caused by adverse weather conditions, may also cause the auto lights to activate.
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High beam: With the headlights on, push and release the lighting control to select high beam. Push and release the lighting control again to deselect high beam. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates.
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Do not use high beam where it may distract other road users.
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High beam flash: Pull the lighting control toward the steering wheel and release to flash the high beam on and off. High beam remains on for as long as the lighting control is held.
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Front fog lights: Turn the lighting control away from the steering wheel, and release to switch on the front fog lights. Turn the lighting control away from the steering wheel again, and release to switch off the front fog lights. The instrument panel warning light illuminates.
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Rear fog lights: Operate only while the headlights or front fog lights are selected. Turn the lighting control toward the steering wheel and release to switch on the rear fog lights. Turn the lighting control toward the steering wheel again and release to switch off the rear fog lights. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
During normal daylight operation, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) operate automatically, with the lighting control in the AUTO position.
The DRL switch on automatically under the following conditions:
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The engine is running.
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The gear selector is out of Park (P).
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The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is not applied. Market dependent.
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Auto lights are selected and high ambient light levels are detected.
Turn the lighting control to the OFF position to switch off the DRL. The DRL can be manually switched off only when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running. Repeat the process to switch off the DRL during a journey.
HEADLIGHT COURTESY DELAY
Headlight courtesy delay operates whenever the lighting control is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched off. The headlights remain illuminated for up to 4 minutes.
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The time delay may be changed via the Vehicle settings menu.
Press the smart key's headlight button to switch the courtesy lights off.
AUTO HIGH BEAM ASSIST (AHBA)
WARNING
The Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA) system cannot be relied upon to activate or deactivate high beam in all potential circumstances. The driver remains responsible for the correct use of the headlights at all times.
WARNING
Make sure that the forward-facing sensors on the rear of the rear-view mirror are not blocked or obstructed.
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The AHBA feature is a reactive system, not a predictive system. Its automated function relies on a clear view of other vehicle light sources, at which point the system will react.
The AHBA system automatically disables high beam in the presence of other road users and street lit environments, enabling high beam in their absence. The system is only active when the ambient light drops below a predetermined level. AHBA is enabled when the lighting control is in the AUTO position and AHBA is selected within the instrument panel.
The driver can disable and re-enable the AHBA system at any time:
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Select Exterior Lighting in the Vehicle Settings menu via the instrument panel.
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Select Headlights High Beam.
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Select Auto High Beam ON or OFF.
The AHBA system only activates when the vehicle's speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph). The system deactivates when the vehicle's speed drops below 24 km/h (15 mph).
Push and release the lighting control to manually override to low beam from high beam. Rotate the collar to AUTO to return to AHBA. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates.
Push and release the lighting control to manually select high beam. Rotate the lighting control to AUTO to return to AHBA.
The following situations may limit the performance of AHBA:
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Highly reflective road signs.
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Highly reflective vehicles, e.g., brightly coloured and emergency service vehicles.
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Dimly lit road users, e.g., cyclists or pedestrians.
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Adverse weather conditions, e.g., rain or fog.
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Dirty or obscured sensor.
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Dirty, damaged, or misted windscreen.
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Oncoming vehicles, partially obscured by a central motorway barrier.
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An icy or frosted windscreen.
WINDSCREEN WIPER DETECTION
If AUTO lights is selected and the windscreen wipers are switched on for 20 seconds or more, the side lights, tail lights, and headlights switch on automatically. When the wipers are switched off, the lights automatically switch off 2 minutes later.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONDENSATION
Condensation in the headlights, direction indicators, or rear lights is a natural phenomenon.
Condensation can occur under certain atmospheric conditions or after washing the vehicle. The performance and life expectancy of the lights is not affected.
Condensation should partially or completely clear, with regular use of the lights, within 48 hours of dry atmospheric conditions.
LED lights distribute less heat towards the outer lens than halogen or xenon lights. In extreme conditions, LED lights may take longer to clear, but this is not detrimental to the performance of the light.
HEADLIGHTS - DRIVING ABROAD
The headlights have a beam pattern that eliminates the need to mechanically adjust the lights or add any external stick-on decals.
HEADLIGHT LEVELLING
Use the rotary control to set the halogen headlights position to the correct level for the current vehicle load. The control is located on the driver's side, lower fascia.
NOTES
Not available for all markets.
| Vehicle load | Switch position |
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| Driver only. | 0 |
| Driver and front seat passenger. | 1 |
| Driver and passengers in all seats. | 2 |
| Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). | 3 |
| Maximum rear axle load. | 3 |
HEADLIGHT LEVELLING – LED AND XENON
LED and xenon headlights fitted with automatic levelling do not require manual adjustment. The vehicle does not have a rotary control on the fascia panel.
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)
When cornering using dipped beam, the Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) adjusts the headlights beams to provide improved illumination in the direction of travel.
The AFS is deactivated when:
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Reverse (R) is selected.
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The vehicle is stationary.
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The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are switched on.
If a system fault is detected, the headlights attempt to move to the central position and remain stationary.
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