Lights and Visibility49
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data
The turn signal and main beam lever
The parking lights and headlight flas her are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:
Right
and left turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒fig. 39 .
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in or der to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure po int and hold it in this position.
Main beam
– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards.
– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main beam off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull on the lever of the steering wheel (sprung position) - the main beam and warning light in the instrument cluster come on. Parking light
– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light
is switched on.
Notes on light and indicator functions
•The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding indicator light or in the instrument cluster also flashes.
•The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
•The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched
on when the parking light is selected. The parking light function only operates if
the ignition is switched off.
•An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key. The acoustic
warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is closed.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Coming Home Function
This function makes it possible to switch on low or main beam for a short
time after leaving the car, e.g. to illuminate the path to your front door,
etc.
Selecting function
– Switch off the light.
Fig. 39 Turn signal and
main beam lever
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