Adaptive light control, High beams/ roadside parking lamps – Mini 2011 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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4.

Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

5.

Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

6.

Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

7.

Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

8.

Briefly press the button to select:

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Daytime running lights activated.

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Daytime running lights deactivated.

9.

Press the button for a longer period.
The setting is stored.

Adaptive Light Control*

The concept

Adaptive Light Control 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 Light Control

With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to position 3, refer to page

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Standstill function

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: to avoid blinding oncoming

traffic, the Adaptive Light Control directs light
toward the front passenger side when the vehi-
cle is at a standstill.
In reverse, the Adaptive Light Control is not acti-
vated.

Malfunction

A message is displayed.
The Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or
failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible.

High beams/
roadside parking lamps

1 Turn signals/roadside parking lamps

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2 Switching on high beams
3 Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher

Roadside parking lamps, left or right*

The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for
parking. Comply with local regulations when
doing so.

Switching on

After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down, arrow 1.

The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for

unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-

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