BMW 2009 X3 xDrive30i Manual Do Proprietário

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In switch position

3, the low beams are 

switched on or off automatically, for example in 
tunnels, at dawn and dusk, and in the event of 
precipitation. The Adaptive Head Light

 is acti-

vated.
When you enter a tunnel with bright ceiling 
lighting, this can delay the switching on of your 
low beams.
The headlamps can also come on when the sun 
is low on the horizon in a blue sky.

The low beams remain switched on 
regardless of the ambient light when you 

switch on the front fog lamps

.

When the daytime driving lamps are activated, 
refer to page

, the low beam headlamps are 

always switched on when the switch is in posi-
tion

3 and the ignition is switched on.

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If so desired, the light switch can remain in 
position

3. The exterior lamps are automatically 

switched off after the ignition is switched off.

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.

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

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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.

With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the 
Automatic headlamp control 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.

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.

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps

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 

3.

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.

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