Automatic Headlamp Control And Stationary Cornering Lamp, Checking Function

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NOTE:

The automatic headlamp control is also called automatic headlamps.

Vehicle must be in daylight.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Turn the light switch -4- to the "Auto" -2- position.

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The headlamp should not come on when it is bright.

Fig 1: Locating Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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Rain/light recognition sensor is located in upper center area of front windshield -arrow-.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Turn the light switch -4- to the "Auto" -2- position.

-- Cover the rain/light recognition sensor -arrow- from the outside by hand or with a suitable object.

The decrease in light is measured and the headlamps are switched on.

-- Turn the light switch -4- to the "0" position -1- and switch off the ignition.

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Stationary Cornering Lamp

The stationary cornering lamp is integrated in the headlamp.

-- Start the engine.

-- Turn on the low beam.

-- Turn on the turn signal.

-- Check the cornering lamp.

-- Repeat on the other side.