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Old 10-16-2008, 03:59 AM
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auto light / fog lamp question
I just purchased a 2008 X5 3.0si. I noticed sometimes the fog lights are on, when the light is on auto mode. I could not turn off the fog light in auto mode on few occassions. One time, I saw only 1 fog lamp on while my wife was turning into the garage. Is this some kind of "active" head / fog lamp feature? Or this is not normal.

On my 545i, I always leave it on auto mode for light. The fog light never comes on.
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Old 10-16-2008, 05:38 AM
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This is part of the Adaptive Lighting system which only works when lights on auto.
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Old 10-16-2008, 06:51 AM
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You can disable the adaptive lighting option in idrive. Turn that option off and it won't bother you anymore.
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You can disable the adaptive lighting option in idrive. Turn that option off and it won't bother you anymore.
Hmm I haven't seen this option in idrive...
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Hmm I haven't seen this option in idrive...
I think he means that u can disable it from the same light controller on the left of the steering wheel by turning it to off mode. (it will be on when its on auto mode)

btw I used to have 2004 645 which has a adaptive light (on/off) option in the iDrive
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The fog light will turn on depending on which side you turn the steeringwheel (when the headlights are on also). This is part of the cornering feature. So if you pull up to a parking spot or your garage with the steering wheel turned to one side, you will notice the fog light is also illuminated on that side.
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Hmm I haven't seen this option in idrive...
I thought the OP was talking about the 'High-Beam Assist' feature, which aids the driver at night by automatically switching from high to low beam for oncoming traffic or when street lighting is sufficient.
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I thought the OP was talking about the 'High-Beam Assist' feature, which aids the driver at night by automatically switching from high to low beam for oncoming traffic or when street lighting is sufficient.
this feature isn't available for the E70 yet
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When headlights are on...a foglight will turn on when you put your turn signal on either right or left.
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When headlights are on...a foglight will turn on when you put your turn signal on either right or left.
That would be on a 90's model Cadillac :p
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