Adaptive head light, High beams/ roadside parking lamps, Front fog lamps – BMW X3 3.0si SAV 2007 User Manual

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Automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for the driver's judg-

ment in determining when the vehicle lamps
should be switched on. For example, the sys-
tem cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To
avoid safety risks, you should always switch on
the low beams manually under these condi-
tions.

You can have the sensitivity of the head-
lamp control adjusted.

Adaptive Head Light*

The concept

Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumination
of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the road.
In tight curves, e.g. serpentines, or when mak-
ing turns, up to a speed of approx. 43 mph/
70 km/h, a turning lamp is switched on and illu-
minates the inside of the curve.

Activating Adaptive Head Light

With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the
Control automatic driving lamp position, refer to
page

The turning lamp is switched on automatically
depending on the steering angle or the turn sig-
nal position.
In order not to blind oncoming traffic, the Adap-
tive Head Light points toward the passenger
side when the vehicle is stopped. When driving
in reverse, only the turning lamp is active and
lights up the region on the outside of the curve.

Malfunction

The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-
lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is
malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.

High beams/

roadside parking lamps

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps

Roadside parking lamps, left or right*

You also have the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking. When doing
so, be sure to comply with national regulations.
After switching off the engine, press the lever
up or down past the resistance point, arrow

The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. For this reason, avoid using them for

extended periods; otherwise, it may no longer
be possible to start the engine.

Front fog lamps*

Briefly press the button to switch on/off.

The parking lamps or low beams must
be switched on for the fog lamps to
operate. The green indicator lamp lights

up when the fog lamps are on.