Ride-Height Sensors: Notes
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The ride-height sensors supply the signals for the headlight-range adjustment. One ride-height sensor is located on the right-hand side of the front axle. A ride-height sensor is fitted on the right on the rear axle.
The automatic headlight-range adjustment adjusts the headlights according to the vehicle inclination: The headlights are moved up or down: e.g. according to load, when braking and accelerating in dynamic driving situations.
If the special equipment "Adaptive headlights" is fitted, the adaptive headlights control unit evaluates the signals from the ride-height sensors. This is because: the adaptive headlights control unit also controls the automatic headlight-range adjustment.