Notes for Service department

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Right-hand traffic and left-hand traffic

When driving in countries where vehicles drive on the opposite side of the road from the country in which the vehicle is registered, the headlights must be partially covered with foil. The light switch must be turned to switch position 2. The function of the non-glare high-beam assistant is then not available.

In the F01LCI light setting "tourist light" can be activated in the menu of the personal profile.

Adjust headlight.

The basic setting of the headlights can be performed as usual; however, the light switch must be in switch position 2. The lateral adjustment is then performed using a service function in the diagnosis system.

When the lights are switched on by the automatic driving lights control, the urban light distribution pattern is active. The headlights can only be correctly adjusted in the country road light distribution mode. In the urban traffic light distribution mode, the left headlight is simultaneously lowered and swivelled slightly to the left.

If the headlights are adjusted while in their urban light distribution mode, the automatic driving lights control will dazzle oncoming traffic. This is why the headlights should always be adjusted with the switch position 2 and the engine must be shut off.

The repair instructions must be followed without exception. Ensure that only original BMW parts are used when renewing the headlights.

Renewing components.

Various repairs may be necessary over the service life of the vehicle. In the course of repairs, components for various software versions and hardware numbers may be installed. New parts are then used together with components already installed in the vehicle. It is always essential to adapt the replacement components for operation in the vehicle. Among the components that may be replaced when the vehicle is serviced are the:

Footwell module (FRM) or front electronics module (FEM) or body domain controller (BDC)
Headlight driver module
Light source
Headlight

Refer to the appropriate repair instructions for more details.