low beam MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2014 User Guide
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You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change betweenlow beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detectsany other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
High-beam headlamps
Turn signal, right
$High-beam flasher
!Turn signal, left
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to
\r.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow .
The indicator lamp in the
multifunction display lights up if it is dark
and the light sensor activates the low-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 28 mph (45 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other
road users have been detected or the roads
are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
XTo switch off:move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move
the light switch to another position.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
XSwitch on the light and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
XHave the headlamps checked ataqualified
specialist workshop.
122Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers
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Warning and display messages in the
multifunction display
XActivate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Ypage228).
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you willbe
warned no sooner than 20 minutes after
yourjourney has begun. You then hear an
intermittent warning tonetwice and the
Attention Assist:Drowsiness
detectedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
XIf necessary, takeabreak.
XPressthe button to confirmthe
message.
On longjourneys, takeregular breaksingood
timetoallow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not takeabreak,you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at theearliest. The
preconditionfor this is that
ATTENTION ASSIST still detectstypical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
symbol and OFF appear in the
multifunction display in the assistance
graphics display when the engine is running.
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and startsassessing
your tiredness again if:
Ryou switch off the engine.
Ryou take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. forachange of drivers or
to takeabreak.
Night View Assist Plus
Important safety notes
Night View Assist Plus is only an aid and is not
asubstitute for attentive driving. Do not rely
on the Night View Assist Plus display.You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front,for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Drive carefully and always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road
and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or may not
function if:
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up or
covered, for instance byasticker, in the
vicinityofthe camera
Ron bends, on uphill gradients or downhill
gradients
Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or
inoperative if:
Rpedestrians are partially or entirely
obscured by objects, e.g. parked vehicles
Rthe silhouette of the pedestrian in the Night
View Assist Plus display is incompleteor
interrupted, e.g. by powerful light
reflections
Rpedestrians do not contrast adequately
from the background
Rpedestrians are not in an upright position,
e.g. sitting, squatting or lying
In addition to the illumination provided by the
normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus
uses infrared light to illuminate the road.
Night View Assist Plus camera picks up
the infrared light and displaysamonochrome
image in COMAND. The image displayed in
COMAND corresponds toaroad lit up by high-
beam headlamps. This enables you to see the
road's course and any obstacles in good time.
If pedestrian recognition is activated,
pedestrians recognized by the system are
204Driving systems
Driving and parking