Adaptive head light, High beams/ roadside parking lamps, High-beam assistant – BMW M5 Sedan 2006 User Manual

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Turn the controller to select the desired
duration.

Press the controller to apply the setting.

Daytime running lamps*

If desired, the light switch can remain in posi-
tion

0, 1 or 3.

In position

0 and 3 the exterior lighting is auto-

matically switched off after the vehicle is
switched off. In position

1 the parking lamps

light up after the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the parking lamps if required as
described under Parking lamps.

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.

Activating Adaptive Head Light

In switch position

3, the Adaptive Head Light is

active and the automatic headlamp control

switched on, refer to page

To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic, the Adap-
tive Head Light is not active when driving in
reverse and points toward the passenger side
when the vehicle is stopped.

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 enjoy the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking. When using
this function, comply with national regulations:

Switching on

After parking the vehicle, press the lever in the
desired direction

3, past the resistance point.

The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Do not leave them switched on for

long periods of time, as otherwise it may no
longer be possible to start the engine.

Switching off

Briefly press the lever in the opposite direc-
tion

3 up to the resistance point.

High-beam assistant*

The concept

This system automatically switches the high
beams on and off again. A sensor on the front of
the inside rearview mirror controls the process.
The assistant ensures that the high beams are
switched on whenever the traffic situation
allows. This reduces the strain on you while at
the same time providing you with the best pos-
sible visibility. Of course, you can intervene at