INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Position lamps
Position lamps are switched on using the head-
lamp control's knob.
Knob for headlamp control in the position for position
lamps.
Turn the knob to the position for (number
plate lighting is switched on at the same time).
If the car's electrical system is in key position II or
the engine is running then the daytime running
lights are switched on instead of the front posi-
tion lamps.
When it is dark outside and the tailgate is
opened the rear position lamps illuminate to alert
traffic behind. This takes place irrespective of
what position the knob is in or what key position
the car's electrical system is in.
When driving for more than 30 seconds at max.
10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), or if the speed
exceeds 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the daytime
running lights are switched on and Reset light
switch position is shown in the combined
instrument panel, which prompts you to turn to a
mode other than .
Related information
•Light switches (p. 90)
Daytime running lights
With the knob for headlamp control in
position, and the car's electrical system in key
position II or the engine running, the daytime
running lights are activated automatically in day-
light.
Daytime running lights during the day.
DRL
Knob for headlamp control in AUTO position.
With the knob for headlamp control in
position the daytime running lights (Daytime
Running Lights - DRL) are activated automati-
cally when the car is driven in daylight. A light
sensor on the top of the instrument panel
changes from daytime running lights to dipped
beam at twilight or when daylight becomes too
weak. Switching to dipped beam also takes place
