The exterior lights operate automatically depending on the ambient lighting conditions.
A number of different features are available. The system automatically selects an appropriate feature, based on vehicle and ambient conditions. It may be necessary to manually override these features in some circumstances.
The lighting control is located to the left of the steering wheel.
Move the lighting control in the appropriate direction to select the desired function. Once released, the lighting control returns to the neutral position.
The lighting control returns to the neutral position after a manual lighting selection is made.
Rotate the lighting control to position (2) to switch the side lights on. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates to confirm the selection. See SIDE LIGHTS (GREEN).
Rotate the lighting control to position (3) to manually switch off all exterior lights. The instrument panel extinguishes all related warning lamps.
Rotate the lighting control to position (4) to switch the dipped beam headlights on. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates to confirm the selection. See DIPPED BEAM (GREEN).
Rotate the lighting control to position (5) to select AUTO mode. When AUTO mode is selected, the following lighting features are enabled:
AUTO mode is only active when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on and a drive gear is selected.
The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates to confirm the selection. See AUTO LIGHTS (WHITE) .
With the dipped beam headlights switched on, push the control forward (6) and release. The high beam headlights illuminate. The instrument panel warning lamp also illuminates to confirm the selection. See HIGH BEAM (BLUE).
Push the control forward a second time, and release, to switch the high beam headlights off. The instrument panel warning lamp extinguishes.
Pull the lighting control back (7), and release, to flash the high beam headlights. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates while the lighting control is held in the flash position.
Rotate the collar (8) towards the steering wheel, and release, to switch the rear fog lights on. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates to confirm the selection. See REAR FOG LIGHTS (YELLOW).
Rotate the collar towards the steering wheel, and release, a second time to switch the rear fog lights off. The instrument panel warning lamp extinguishes.
Rotate the collar (9) away from the steering wheel, and release, to switch the front fog lights on. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates to confirm the selection. See FRONT FOG LIGHTS (GREEN).
Rotate the collar away from the steering wheel, and release, a second time to switch the front fog lights off. The instrument panel warning lamp extinguishes.
Condensation in the exterior lights is a natural phenomenon. Condensation can occur under certain atmospheric conditions, or after washing the vehicle. The performance and life expectancy of the lights is not affected.
Condensation should partially or fully clear with regular use of the lights, and within 48 hours of dry atmospheric conditions.
The Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) illuminate during normal daylight conditions in order to make the vehicle more visible to other road users.
The DRLs illuminate automatically when the following conditions are met:
Rotate the lighting control to the OFF position, with the vehicle stationary and the engine running to turn the DRL off.
The DRL will automatically switch back on if:
The headlight courtesy delay feature illuminates the headlights for a period of time after the vehicle has been switched off.
Headlight courtesy delay operates when the following conditions are met:
The delay period can be adjusted via the touchscreen. To adjust the delay period:
Settings icon.¹
Exit icon.²
Press the headlight button on the smart key to switch the courtesy delay headlights off. See SMART KEY OPERATION.
Headlight alignment must be correct for the country in which the vehicle is travelling. In some instances the headlights must be realigned if travelling in a country where the direction of traffic is on the opposite side of the road. The need for realignment is dependent on the type of headlight fitted to the vehicle.
Vehicles with LED and Premium LED headlights have a beam pattern that eliminates the need for re-alignment.
The navigation system automatically realigns the Matrix LED headlights based on GPS data.
Automatic realignment of the Matrix LED headlights can be overridden via the touchscreen as follows:
Settings icon.¹
Exit icon.²
Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA) automatically selects and deselects the high beam headlights based on various light readings, including:
AHBA can be switched on and off via the touchscreen as follows:
Settings icon.¹
Exit icon.²
The instrument panel displays a warning lamp to confirm that AHBA has been selected. See AUTO HIGH BEAM (BLUE).
AHBA can be manually overridden using the lighting control.
Push the lighting control forward, and release, to manually change from dipped beam to high beam headlights. The instrument panel extinguishes the AHBA warning lamp and illuminates the high beam headlights warning lamp. See HIGH BEAM (BLUE).
Pull the lighting control back, and release, to manually change from high beam to dipped beam headlights. The instrument panel extinguishes the AHBA warning lamp and illuminates the dipped beam headlights warning lamp. See DIPPED BEAM (GREEN).
To reactivate AHBA, push the lighting control forward, and release. The instrument panel extinguishes the high beam or dipped beam warning lamp and illuminates the AHBA warning lamp.
Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA) is only active when the vehicle is travelling at speeds in excess of 40 km/h (25 mph). AHBA deactivates when the vehicle’s speed drops below 24 km/h (15 mph).
The following may affect operation of AHBA:
The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) automatically adjusts the dipped beam headlights to suit the vehicle’s speed and weather conditions. AFS is active when AUTO mode is active. See LIGHTING CONTROL.
AFS is deactivated if:
AFS automatically switches between 4 modes of operation.
Country mode offers a standard headlight beam.
Country mode operates at speeds of up to 110 km/h (70 mph) if an urban environment is not detected. If an urban environment is detected, country mode operates at speeds between 48 km/h (30 mph) and 110 km/h (70 mph).
City mode offers a wider headlight beam.
City mode operates at speeds of up to 48 km/h (30 mph) if an urban environment is detected.
Highway mode offers a raised headlight beam.
Highway mode operates at speeds above 110 km/h (70 mph).
Adverse weather mode offers a wider headlight beam with a less reflective pattern.
Adverse weather mode operates if the windscreen wipers are active for more than 2 minutes, and the vehicle’s speed is below 64 km/h (40mph).
The Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) system monitors the area in front of the vehicle and adjusts the headlight beam accordingly. The ADB system detects approaching vehicles, and those travelling ahead in the same lane.
The ADB system is active when:
The ADB system deactivates when:
The ADB system can be overridden using the lighting control.
Pull the lighting control back, and release, to manually change to dipped beam headlights. The instrument panel warning lamps extinguish.
To reactivate the ADB system, push the lighting control forward and release. Repeated pushing of the lighting control toggles operation between the ADB system and manual operation of the high beam headlights. When manual operation is selected, the blue and white warning lamps are replaced with the high beam headlight warning lamp. See HIGH BEAM (BLUE).
The ADB system can be switched on and off via the touchscreen as follows:
Settings icon.¹
Exit icon.²
The following may affect operation of Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) system:
Vehicles with LED headlights feature a rotary control on the fascia. Use the rotary control to adjust the alignment of the LED headlights as follows:
Loading condition | Switch position |
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Driver or driver and front passenger. | 0 |
Driver and all passengers. | 1 |
Driver and all passengers and luggage to the maximum weight. | 2 |
Driver only and luggage to the maximum weight. | 3 |
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