A camera-controlled system which automatically maximises night time forward visibility, while preventing bright light from shining directly at oncoming traffic and blinding drivers of oncoming vehicles.

Example:

The Adaptive Driving Beam cannot compensate for road and weather circumstances while driving. The driver always remains responsible for choosing the correct light setting.

Adaptive Driving Beam activation:

To switch on the Adaptive Driving Beam system, push the switch as illustrated when it is in the <AUTO> position. The Adaptive Driving Beam indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate.

The system will now detect oncoming traffic and automatically adjust the beam of the headlights to avoid blinding drivers of oncoming vehicles. At the same time it will provide maximum illumination of the road ahead.

The light indicates that the Adaptive Driving Beam system is active.

If the Adaptive Driving Beam is not active (for example: up to 15 seconds after start up, camera view blocked, speed below activation threshold, or in an area well lit by street lighting) the headlights will operate in low beam until the system can activate. The indicator light remains illuminated to show that the system is switched on, but the light remains off until the activation criteria are met.

To turn the Adaptive Driving Beam off push the switch again, or turn the headlight switch to the or position.