2006 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 84

Lamps vene at any time and switch the high beams on and off in the accustomed manner. > You use the headlamp flasher in the usual way when the low beams are on. Activating high-beam assistant 1. Turn the light switch to switch position 3, refer to page 80. 2. Press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction with the low beams switched on. System limits The high-beam assistant cannot replace personal decisions about the benefits of using high beams. In situations that require them, you should switch to the low beams manually to avoid a safety risk.< In the following sample situations, the system either does not function or functions only in a limited way and a personal reaction may be required: > Under extremely unfavorable weather conditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation > To make out poorly-lit road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, people on horseback, horse-drawn vehicles, train or ship traffic close to the road and wild animals crossing the road > In tight curves, on steep hilltops or in depressions, with cross traffic or partially concealed oncoming traffic on the freeway > In poorly lit places and with highly reflective signs > In the low speed range > When the windshield is fogged up, dirty or covered with stickers, decals, etc. in the area of the interior rearview mirror > When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on the front side of the inside rearview mirror with a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high-beam assistant is activated. The assistant automatically switches between high and low beams, reacting to oncoming traffic and traffic ahead and to well-lit areas such as towns and cities. Manually switching between high and low beams You can intervene at any time if you wish or the situation requires. > If the high-beam assistant has switched on the high beams, but you want to use the low beams, simply switch to the low beams with the turn signal lever. This also deactivates the high-beam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction again. > If the high-beam assistant has switched on the low beams, but you want to use the high beams, switch to the high beams in the accustomed manner. The system is deactivated in the process and you must switch to the low beams manually. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction again. 82 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG