within the limits of the system → . The system is
controlled by a camera mounted in the rearview mir-
ror base.
— On roads with a center barrier where the driver
can clearly see oncoming traffic above the barrier,
for example, a truck driver.
— In fog, snow, or heavy rain.
Light Assist generally detects well-lit areas such as
towns and switches the high beam headlights off
when driving through these areas.
— When there is dust or sand in the air.
— If the windshield is damaged in the area of the
camera.
Switching Light Assist on
— If the camera's visual field is fogged over, dirty, or
covered by a sticker, snow, or ice.
— Switch the ignition on and turn the light switch to
the
position.
— If the camera is not working properly or the pow-
er is interrupted.
— Push the turn signal lever forward (out of the
home position) → page 116, Switching high
beams on and off.
WARNING
indicator
Never let the increased convenience provided by
Light Assist tempt you into taking extra risks. The
system is not a substitute for careful and attentive
driving.
the high beams are switched on, the blue indicator
light
in the instrument cluster lights up.
Switching Light Assist off
Always be prepared to control the headlights
yourself and to adapt them to road, traffic,
weather, and visibility conditions.
·
— When the high beam headlights are on, pull the
turn signal lever back to the home position.
Light Assist may not detect all traffic situations
correctly and function may be restricted in cer-
tain situations.
·
— OR: Turn the light switch to a position other than
.
— OR: When the high beam headlights are not on,
push the turn signal lever forward to switch the
high beam headlights on manually. Light Assist
switches off.
If the camera's area of view is dirty, covered, or
·
damaged, Light Assist may not work properly.
Changes to the vehicle lighting system, such as
by adding additional headlights, can also
change the way the systems work.
— OR: Switch the ignition off.
Adjusting Light Assist sensitivity
Light Assist has two sensitivity levels.
NOTICE
To help the Light Assist system function properly,
note the following:
— Increase sensitivity: Push the turn signal forward
from the home position and hold for about
Always keep the windshield in front of the camera
·
15 seconds. The
indicator light in the instru-
clean and free of snow and ice; do not cover the
camera's field of view.
ment cluster display flashes 3 times to confirm
the increased sensitivity level.
Check the windshield for damage in the area of
the camera.
·
— Reset sensitivity to the factory setting: Push the
turn signal lever forward from the home position
a second time and hold for about 15 seconds. The
indicator light in the instrument cluster display
flashes (quickly) 3 times. OR: Turn the ignition off
and back on again.
The illuminated display on an electronic de-
vice, for example, an external navigation de-
vice, may prevent the Light Assist system from func-
tioning properly.
Light Assist system limits
The following conditions can prevent Light Assist
from switching the high beam headlights off in time
or from switching them off at all:
— Poorly lit roads with highly reflective signs.
— If there are others on the road with insufficient
lighting, such as pedestrians or bicycles.
— In tight curves, when traffic is partially hidden, on
steep hills, or in valleys.
High beams
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