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Cornering Lamp: Description and Operation






HID Headlamp and Cornering Lamp

Always switch off headlamps with gas-discharge lamps and remove ignition key before working on headlamps.

Automatic vertical headlamp aim control of headlamps with gas-discharge lamps has On Board Diagnostics (OBD).

Familiarity with the function and operation of the lighting system is essential in the event of customer complaints.

Additional information:

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

DTC Recognition and Display

The automatic headlamp range control and vehicle electrical system control modules are equipped with OBD which facilitates fault finding for the HID headlamps.

For troubleshooting, use Vehicle diagnostic tester in operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".

Depending on vehicle equipment, the following functions can be adapted or coded via the vehicle electrical system control module (J519). Refer to => [ Coding ] Coding.

Adapting Coming Home Time

Adapting Leaving Home Time

Rain Light Sensor, Coding

Coding control module for wiper electronics/deactivating APP