2010 BMW 128 Owner's Manual - Page 90

Lamps Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic headlamp control flashes. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. High-beam assistant* The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation allows. It handles this task for you and gives you the benefit of the best possible view. You can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual. High beams/roadside parking lamps* Activating the system 1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 86. 2. With the low beams switched on, briefly push the turn indicator lever in the direction of the high beam. 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps* The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high beams are activated. The system automatically switches from high beams to low beams and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic, traffic ahead of you, and adequate ambient lighting, e.g. on city streets. Roadside parking lamps, left or right* There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked. Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point for approx. 1 second, arrow 3. The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not have enough power to start the engine.< Switching the high beams on and off manually Whenever you wish, or when the situation requires, you can intervene: > If the high-beam assistant switches on the high beams, but you would like to drive with the low beams, simply switch off the high beams using the turn indicator lever. This deactivates the high-beam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again. > If the high-beam assistant switches on the low beams, but you would like to drive with the high beams, switch on the high beams as usual. This deactivates the system and the high beams need to be switched off manually, if necessary. To reactivate the system, briefly push the Switching off Press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3. 88 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG