What are Mercedes adaptive headlights?
The system automatically adjusts head light output to maximize visibility for the Mercedes driver and also oncoming traffic. Instead of just switching between high and low beams, the system also actively aims the head lights to project the maximum amount of light without blinding other drivers on the road.
What is adaptive high beam?
ADAPTIVE HIGH-BEAM SYSTEM (AHS) Protect your vehicle from crossing traffic at every busy junction. Front Cross Traffic Alert detects both vehicles and bicycles passing in front and alerts the driver through the Head-up Display, before activating a buzzer if a collision is anticipated.
How does a self leveling headlights system work?
With a self-leveling system, electric servomotors react to the level sensor and keep the headlights aimed down at the road, no matter the position of the car. Self-leveling headlights are already required on new cars in Europe, and they’re required on all U.S. cars equipped with bi-xenon headlights.
How does an adaptive headlight on a car work?
The sensors direct small electric motors built into the headlight casing to turn the headlights. A typical adaptive headlight can turn the lights up to 15 degrees from center, giving them a 30-degree range of movement [source: Audi ].
When to use fog lights or adaptive headlights?
In the absence of fog lights, an additional side-directed lamp is installed with the headlights. When the car is moving slower than 25 mph (40 km/hour) and turning, the cornering lights can illuminate up to 80 degrees of additional area to the side of the car.
With a self-leveling system, electric servomotors react to the level sensor and keep the headlights aimed down at the road, no matter the position of the car. Self-leveling headlights are already required on new cars in Europe, and they’re required on all U.S. cars equipped with bi-xenon headlights.
The sensors direct small electric motors built into the headlight casing to turn the headlights. A typical adaptive headlight can turn the lights up to 15 degrees from center, giving them a 30-degree range of movement [source: Audi ].
In the absence of fog lights, an additional side-directed lamp is installed with the headlights. When the car is moving slower than 25 mph (40 km/hour) and turning, the cornering lights can illuminate up to 80 degrees of additional area to the side of the car.
Why does my Mercedes SL Class make a clicking noise?
Uneven tire wear and unusual handling in turns can be caused by worn suspension links. Check your rear rearward upper link. A light clicking noise from your rear suspension over bumps can be the result of worn sway bar links. Is your rear ride height lower than normal or do you want to install lowering springs?