3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
•
when stationary
≥
77
°
•
when driving
≥
10
°
Alternatively
-
Speed range (reverse):
•
0 km/h to 35 km/h
-
Swivel angle (theoretical):
•
when stationary or driving
≥
70
°
If the vehicle is stationary, the turning lights will automatically be deactivated after a certain time, e.g. when
waiting at traffic lights. However, the turning lights can be activated again with the turn-signal/main-beam switch.
The light module (LM) uses the following signals to actuate the turning lights:
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Steering angle
-
Yaw rate
-
Status of reverse gear
The following conditions must be satisfied for the turning lights to be switched off:
-
Light switch not in position "A" ("A" stands for automatic driving lights control)
-
Rain-light sensor does not detect twilight or darkness (lower threshold exceeded)
Alternatively
-
Turn signal indicator OFF
-
Speed range (forwards):
•
Europe and Japan versions
≥
40 km/h
•
US version
≥
70 km/h
-
Swivel angle (theoretical):
•
when stationary 77
°
•
when driving 10
°
Alternatively
-
Speed range (reverse):
≥
40 km/h
-
Swivel angle (theoretical): when stationary and when driving below a certain value
Alternatively
-
Vehicle skids and swings out.
Alternatively
-
Front foglights are switched on with the front foglights switch.
Preconditions for activation
The control unit for adaptive headlights is "awake" from terminal 15 ON.
The movement of the lights is subject to the following conditions:
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Reverse gear must not be engaged.
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No system faults must be present. The indicator light must not be flashing.
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The bulbs for the bi-xenon lights are OK in both headlights.
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The vehicle must not be skidding or fishtailing.
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The rain-light sensor must detect darkness.
SBT Adaptive headlights E46/2, E46/C, E53, E83
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 20:58
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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