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Lamps Automatic headlamp control* In switch position 3, the low beams are switched on or off automatically, for example in tunnels, at dawn and dusk, and in the event of precipitation. The Adaptive Head Light* is activated. When you enter a tunnel with bright ceiling lighting, this can delay the switching on of your low beams. The headlamps can also come on when the sun is low on the horizon in a blue sky. The low beams remain switched on regardless of the ambient light when you switch on the front fog lamps*. When the daytime driving lamps are activated, refer to page 59, the low beam headlamps are always switched on when the switch is in position 3 and the ignition is switched on.< If so desired, the light switch can remain in position 3. The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the ignition is switched off. Automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's judgment in determining when the vehicle lamps should be switched on. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the low beams manually under these conditions.< You can have the sensitivity of the headlamp control adjusted.< Activating Adaptive Head Light With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the Automatic headlamp control position, refer to page 59. The turning lamp is switched on automatically depending on the steering angle or the turn signal position. In order not to blind oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Head Light points toward the passenger side when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is active and lights up the region on the outside of the curve. Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic headlamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. High beams/ roadside parking lamps Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road. In tight curves, e.g. serpentines, or when making turns, up to a speed of approx. 43 mph/ 70 km/h, a turning lamp is switched on and illuminates the inside of the curve. 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also have the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking. When doing so, be sure to comply with national regulations. After switching off the engine, press the lever up or down past the resistance point, arrow 3. The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. For this reason, avoid using them for extended periods; otherwise, it may no longer be possible to start the engine.< 60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG

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Lamps
60
Automatic headlamp control*
In switch position
3
, the low beams are
switched on or off automatically, for example in
tunnels, at dawn and dusk, and in the event of
precipitation. The Adaptive Head Light
*
is acti-
vated.
When you enter a tunnel with bright ceiling
lighting, this can delay the switching on of your
low beams.
The headlamps can also come on when the sun
is low on the horizon in a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on
regardless of the ambient light when you
switch on the front fog lamps
*
.
When the daytime driving lamps are activated,
refer to page
59
, the low beam headlamps are
always switched on when the switch is in posi-
tion
3
and the ignition is switched on.
<
If so desired, the light switch can remain in
position
3
. The exterior lamps are automatically
switched off after the ignition is switched off.
Automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for the driver's judg-
ment in determining when the vehicle lamps
should be switched on. For example, the sys-
tem cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To
avoid safety risks, you should always switch on
the low beams manually under these condi-
tions.
<
You can have the sensitivity of the head-
lamp control adjusted.
<
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumination
of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the road.
In tight curves, e.g. serpentines, or when mak-
ing turns, up to a speed of approx. 43 mph/
70 km/h, a turning lamp is switched on and illu-
minates the inside of the curve.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the
Automatic headlamp control position, refer to
page
59
.
The turning lamp is switched on automatically
depending on the steering angle or the turn sig-
nal position.
In order not to blind oncoming traffic, the Adap-
tive Head Light points toward the passenger
side when the vehicle is stopped. When driving
in reverse, only the turning lamp is active and
lights up the region on the outside of the curve.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-
lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is
malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
High beams/
roadside parking lamps
1
High beams
2
Headlamp flasher
3
Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also have the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking. When doing
so, be sure to comply with national regulations.
After switching off the engine, press the lever
up or down past the resistance point, arrow
3
.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. For this reason, avoid using them for
extended periods; otherwise, it may no longer
be possible to start the engine.
<
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG