2007 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 61
2007 BMW X3 Manual
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You can have the sensitivity of the headlamp 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 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 Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips 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.< Activating Adaptive Head Light With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the Control automatic driving lamp position, refer to page 58. 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. Front fog lamps* 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. Briefly press the button to switch on/off. The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp lights up when the fog lamps are on. 59 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 638 - © 03/07 BMW AG At a glance 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.< High beams/ roadside parking lamps