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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

Adaptive headlights: Introduction

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Introduction
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Adaptive headlights turns the bi-xenon headlights towards the inside of a bend when cornering. This improves illumination of the curve of the road. Visibility is therefore improved.

When cornering, the driver is not looking into a "black hole" - instead, the adaptive headlights allow the driver to see the curve of the road.

  • E60, E61, E63, E64 up to 03/2005:
  • E60, E61, E63, E64 from 03/2005 until 09/2005
    NOTE: AHL control unit discontinued from 03/2005. 
    From 03/2005, the AHL control unit software is integrated into the light module on the E60, E61, E63, E64, E65 and E66. The AHL control unit is no longer fitted.
  • E60, E61, E63, E64 from 09/2005

    The vehicle electrical system was changed from 09/2005.

    As a result of the change, several control units were discontinued and some control unit functions were integrated into new control units.

  • E70

    The turning lights function is new on the E70 from the start of series production.

    The turning lights give the area next to the roadway additional illumination when you are turning or cornering (driving in tight bends). They are also active when you park the vehicle.

    Depending on the country concerned, the turning lights are activated when cornering.

  • E81, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93

    For the E81, E92, E93 from start of series production and for the E87 from 03/2007, the turning light function is new.

NOTE: Turning lights on E70, E81, E87, E92, E93 only in conjunction with option 524 
Turning lights are a subfunction of option 524 "Adaptive headlights".
Bi-xenon headlights are standard equipment on the E92, E93.
Option 524 is standard on the US version.
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