Fig. 69 Next to the steering wheel: control for instrument and switch lighting ① and headlight range control ②
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings① Instrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the control .
② Headlight 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 the 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 ② 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 cluster lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instrument cluster lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the control .
In vehicles with daytime running lights, the instrument cluster lighting switches off automatically in darkness and at other times, e.g. when driving through a tunnel. This should prompt the driver to switch on the dipped beam manually so that the vehicle's rear lights are also 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.
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance
away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
using the button .
Apply the handbrake ...
Tires, Dismounting
Remove the valve insert.
Note
If equipped handle the glued-on wheel trim carefully.
Surface slightly scratched.
Replace the damaged rim wheel trim.
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Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning steel wheels
An industrial cleaner is needed to remove accumulated brake dust. Steel wheels
should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched u ...