Preconditions For Activation
The control unit for adaptive headlights is "awake" from terminal 15 ON.
The movement of the lights is subject to the following conditions:
- Reverse gear must not be engaged.
- The system is free of faults (indicator lamp not flashing and no Check-Control message)
- The bulbs for the bi-xenon lights are OK in both headlights.
- The vehicle must not be skidding or fishtailing.
- The rain - light sensor must detect darkness.
- Additional precondition for activation: automatic driving lights control is active (light switch in position "A", see above).
Notes for service staff
Exercise caution when working on bi-xenon headlights
Whenever inspecting or working on the headlights, always observe the safety precautions and accident prevention rules. The headlight system has dangerously high voltage.
- General note: See E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E90 - ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS, GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SERVICE STAFF
- Diagnosis: See E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E90 - ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS DIAGNOSIS
- Encoding/programming: See E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E90 - ENCODING/PROGRAMMING ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
- Car and Key Memory:
- > E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66
The sensitivity of the driving light sensor can be set to one of 2 settings with the Car and Key Memory.
- > E70, E81, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93
All Car and Key Memory functions are programmed inside the vehicle itself.
(Please refer to the "Personal profile" section of the Owner's Handbook: Personal settings for a maximum of 3 remote control units via the display in the instrument cluster or via the Central Information Display.)