BMW 7 Series: Pathway lighting
General information
The low beams stay illuminated for a particular time if the high beams are switched on after the drive-ready state is switched off.
Setting the duration
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Exterior lighting"
- "Pathway lighting"
- Select the desired setting.
- "OK"
Daytime running lights
General information
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The daytime running lights light up when driveready
state is switched on. After drive-ready
state is switched off, the parking lights light up in
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Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are mandatory, so it may not be possible to deactivate the daytime running lights in front.
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Exterior lighting"
- Depending on country specifications: "Daytime driving lights" or "Daytime driving lights, rear"
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Adaptive light functions
Concept
Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumination of the roadway.
General information
The adaptive light functions may consist of one system or multiple systems, depending on the equipment version:
- Adaptive Light Control.
- Cornering light.
Activating
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The adaptive light functions are active when the
drive-ready state is switched on.
Adaptive Light Control
General information
Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlight follows the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not swivel to the opposite lane when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Cornering light
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous roads or when turning, an additional, cornering light is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed.
The cornering light is automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or, where applicable, the use of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle.
Adaptive headlight range control
The adaptive headlight range control feature balances out acceleration and braking processes as well as the vehicle load conditions in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Illumination of the road is optimized.
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High-beam Assistant
Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically switches
the high beams on or off depending on the traffic
situation.
General information
The high-beam As
Laser high beams
Concept
The range of the high beams is increased and
ensures an even better illumination of the road.
General information
When the high beams are switched-on, starting
with a speed of approx. 37 mph/6
Ambient light
General information
Depending on the equipment version, lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the car's interior.
Switching on/off
The ambient light is switched on when the vehicle
is unlocked,
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System Overview
Installation Locations in the Vehicle
Fig. 12: Identifying Control Units, Sensors And Actuators Of Dynamic Driving
Systems, F01/F02 (1 Of 2)
COMPONENT REFERENCE CHART
Electronic Damping Control satellite, front left
Ride-height sensor, front left
Valve for electronic flow rate adjustment of po
System Components
Radar Sensors
Two radar sensors are fitted in the vehicle for the Active Blind Spot
Detection system. The two parts are
different, although visually they look the same.
There is a master sensor that is always fitted in the rear of the vehicle on the
right-hand side, as well as a SWW2
that is fitt
