Automatic Headlamp Control And Static Cornering Lamp, Checking Function

NOTE: The automatic headlamp control is also called automatic headlamps.

Automatic Headlamp Control

-- Switch on the ignition.

-- Turn the headlamp switch -4- to the automatic headlamp control position -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Switch

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The headlamp should not come on when it is bright.

Rain/Light Recognition Sensor is located in upper center area of front windshield -arrow-.

Fig 2: Locating Rain/Light Recognition Sensor

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-- Cover the font windshield from the exterior in the interior rearview mirror area -arrow- with your hand or some suitable object.

The decrease in light is measured and the headlamps are switched on.

-- Turn the headlamp switch -4- to -1- and turn off the ignition.

Fig 3: Identifying Headlamp Switch

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Static Cornering Lamp

The static cornering lamp is integrated in the fog lamp.

-- Start engine.

-- Turn on the low beam.

-- Turn on the left turn signal, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left if necessary

-- Check the cornering lamp.

-- Repeat on the other side.