2006 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 87
2006 BMW M3 Manual
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Lamps Parking lamps/Low beams You can also have this function deactivated.< 87 The low-beam headlamps remain on, regardless of the ambient light, when you switch on the fog lamps.< Automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgement in determining when the lamps should be switched on. For example, the sensors are not able to detect fog. In such situations switch on the lamp manually, as otherwise a safety hazard will result.< You can have the sensitivity of your vehicle's automatic headlamp control adjusted.< LIGHTS ON warning Whenever you open the driver's door after having turned the ignition key to position 0, you will hear an acoustic signal for a few seconds to remind you that the lamps have not been switched off. Parking lamps The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use this to signal the position of the vehicle when it is parked. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional feature refer to page 88. If you desire, the light switch can be left in the low-beam position: when the ignition is switched off, the external lighting is also switched off. When required, switch on the parking lamps as usual as described under Parking lamps. You can have the activation settings for the daytime driving lamps programmed on your vehicle.< Low beams When you switch the ignition off with the low-beam headlamps on, only the parking lamps will remain on. Follow me home lamps When you activate the headlamp flasher after parking the vehicle and switching off the lights, the low beams will come on for a brief period. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG Index When the switch is in this position the system automatically responds to changes in ambient light, for example in tunnels, at dusk and when it is raining or snowing, by switching the low beams on or off. Data Automatic headlamp control* Repairs Maintenance Daytime driving lamps* Controls Overview