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Understanding The Adaptive Lighting System
I-CAR · January 21, 2020
Summary
This article explains the functionality of adaptive lighting systems, which can include self-leveling, cornering illumination based on steering angle, and automatic high/low beam toggling. It emphasizes that understanding how these camera- and sensor-driven systems operate is essential for accurate diagnostics and avoiding unnecessary parts replacement.
What to do on the job
Understand the specific adaptive lighting features of the vehicle (such as cornering, self-leveling, or auto-high beam) and their reliance on camera/steering inputs to properly diagnose system failures before replacing parts.
How to use it
Use this document to justify diagnostic time and calibration requirements for adaptive lighting systems. It supports the necessity of identifying the root cause of ADAS camera or steering sensor issues rather than simply replacing headlight assemblies.
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