2010 BMW 528 Owner's Manual - Page 104

Lamps lamps are active and illuminate the outer area of curves. High beams/ roadside parking lamps stantly switching back and forth and simultaneously provides you with the best possible visibility. Naturally, you can intervene at any time to switch the high beams on and off as usual. Activating system 1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 100. 2. With the low beams switched on, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high-beam direction. 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps* The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the High-beam Assistant is activated. The system automatically switches between high beams and low beams, reacting to oncoming traffic, vehicles ahead of you, and sufficiently lit areas, e.g., in built-up zones. Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking. Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point, arrow 3. The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. Do not leave them switched on for long periods of time, otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine.< Manually switching between high beams and low beams If you wish or the situation requires, you can intervene at any time. > If the High-beam Assistant has switched on the high beams, but you wish to use the low beams, just switch on the low beams with the turn signal lever. This deactivates the High-beam Assistant. In order to reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high-beam direction. > If the High-beam Assistant has switched on the low beams, but you wish to use the high beams, simply switch on the high beams as usual. This deactivates the system and it is up to you to switch back to low beams. In order to reactivate the system, briefly Switching off Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction up to the resistance point, arrow 3. High-beam Assistant* The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off. A sensor on the front side of the inside rearview mirror controls the process. The assistant makes sure that the high beams are switched on whenever traffic conditions permit. This relieves you of the burden of con102 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG