infotainment Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Manual

Lights and visibility 118
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
The adaptive headlights only operate when the dipped beam is on and at
speeds of over 10 km/h. When taking a bend, the adaptive headlights auto-
matically light up the road better.
The adaptive headlights can be switched on and off from the infotainment
system.
Static turning lights
When turning slowly to change direction or going round a tight bend, the
static cornering lights automatically come on. The static cornering lights only
work at speeds of less than 40 km/h.
The static cornering lights may be incorporated into the fog lights or the front
headlights, depending upon the equipment.
Main beam headlight control
The main beam control (Light Assist) automatically switches the main beam
on and off within the limits of the system, regardless of prevailing conditions,
traffic and vehicle speed Ÿ. The system is controlled by a sensor on the
inside of the windscreen above the rear view mirror. The main beam and
flashed headlight can be switched on and off manually at the turn signal and
main beam lever.
xTo light, with the ignition on, rotate the headlight control to the posi-
tion!54/ and move the turn signal lever to the full beam headlight position.
When the ignition is switched off, the main beam control is also switched off.
The following conditions may prevent the full beam headlight control from
turning off the headlights in time or from turning off altogether:
xIn poorly lit towns with highly reflective signs.
xIn fog, snow and heavy rain.
xIf the area around the sensor on the windscreen is misted, dirty or covered
with a sticker.
xIf a stone has struck the area of the sensor.
xOther insufficiently lit road users (for example, pedestrians or cyclists).
xOn tight bends and steep slopes and when oncoming vehicles are
partially obscured.
xWhen the drivers of other oncoming vehicles (such as a truck) can see
over a guard rail in the centre of the road.
WARNING
If the road is not well-lit and the vehicle is not clearly visible to other
drivers, there is a risk of accident.
xThe automatic main beam control (!54/) only switches on the dipped
beam when there are no changes in brightness, and not, for example when
it is foggy.
xNever use the daytime driving light if the road is not well-lit as a result
of the weather conditions and poor visibility. The daytime driving lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you.
xThe rear lights do not come on with the daytime driving light. A vehicle
which does not have the rear lights on may not be visible to other drivers
in the darkness, if it is raining or in conditions of poor visibility.
WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam control should not encourage
the taking of risks. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
xAlways check the main beam and adjust it to the traffic, visibility and
light conditions.
xIt is possible that the main beam headlight control does not recognise
all driving situations and is limited under certain circumstances.
xOperation of the main beam headlight control can be affected by
changes made to the vehicle lighting system (for example, if additional
headlights are added).