BMW X3 Owners Manual: Adaptive Light Control
The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight control system that enables dynamic illumination of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlight follows the course of the road.
Activating
Position of switch
with the ignition
switched on.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not swivel to the driver's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The turning lights are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the turning lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle.
Self-leveling headlights
The self-leveling headlights compensate for acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve optimum illumination of the roadway.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Daytime running lights
With the ignition switched on, the daytime running
lights light up in position ,
or
. After the ignition is switched
off, the parking
lights lig ...
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with braking function: System limits
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be issued
late.
E. g. the following situations may not be detected:
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharpl ...