Modern cars are equipped with cutting-edge safety features and technology working together to assist the driver. Automobile headlight is one of the essential safety features providing clear visibility to the driver. While standard headlights point only straight ahead, the auto-levelling headlight technology adjusts automatically according to the road and driving conditions. Moreover, this latest headlight technology turns the high beam depending on the dark or low-light road conditions.
Here’s a guide on auto-levelling headlights and how it works to illuminate the road for better visibility.
WHAT ARE ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS?
Adaptive or auto-levelling headlights adjust automatically according to the car’s direction. However, standard headlights only illuminate straight ahead regardless of the direction of the car. Adaptive headlights use different types of car sensors to adjust left or right with the steering wheel. Besides, the sensors continuously scan to detect any approaching vehicle and dim the lights accordingly.
HOW THE ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WORKS?
It is very clear that auto-levelling headlights adjust according to the driving and road conditions. Moreover, the adaptive headlights use LED headlight type and sensors to adapt to the road conditions quickly.
For instance, if you drive over a pothole, some part of the vehicle suspension system rises making the headlights point skywards for a few seconds. This is where adaptive headlights become useful by illuminating the road regardless of the vehicle body ascending or descending.
Here’s how this headlight system utilises the following sensors to function properly.
YAW SENSOR
The yaw-rate sensor measures the angular velocity and rotation of the vehicle along the vertical axis. For instance, when your car spins or rotates, the sensor sends signals to the built-in auto-levelling headlight sensor to turn them at the same angle.
SPEED SENSOR
There are certain road speed limits in the UAE and you should accelerate safely. When you are moving at certain speeds your headlights need constant adjustment because of the curves and turns on the road. Hence, auto-levelling headlights constantly receive signals from the speed and other sensors to adjust the headlamps accordingly.
ELEVATION SENSOR
This sensor measures the height of the vehicle. For instance if you are driving on an off-roading trail, you may encounter steep climbs. The adaptive headlights receive signals to automatically level the lights up or down providing a clear visibility.
STEERING WHEEL SENSOR
This sensor monitors turning angle and speed of the steering wheel when turned. Then, it sends signals to the auto-levelling headlights via car computers to adjust according to the steering wheel direction.
ADVANTAGES OF AUTO-LEVELLING HEADLIGHTS
Once your car headlamps are misaligned, you have to adjust the headlights manually. With adaptive headlights, you will not have to worry about aligning them manually. Besides, the adaptive headlights come along with the advanced driver assistance package. Following are few of the benefits of adaptive headlights:
- Allowing safer drive with better and clear visibility at night.
- Adapt the driving conditions and adjust headlights to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
- Safe drive in different weather conditions for instance, when driving in fog, the headlights are automatically adjusted to diminish glare in fog.
- When you load your vehicle at the rear, the front suspension lifts up. Auto-levelling headlight adjusts accordingly providing clear visibility.
Auto-levelling headlights have become essential for vehicles with LED or HID headlight types. Automatic adjustment of headlights not only prevents high beams striking the eyes of oncoming drivers but also helps driving safely at night.
CAR MANUFACTURERS WITH ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM
Different auto manufacturers have distinguished their adaptive headlight system with different names but they all work more or less in the same way. Here is a list of names used by some of the auto manufacturers for the auto-levelling headlights:
- Dynamic Light System is used in Porsche cars
- Chevrolet uses Intellibeam in all the latest vehicle models
- Mazda has kept it simple with Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
- Mercedes-Benz has an Intelligent Light System installed in its vehicles
- Adaptive Front Lighting System is equipped in Lexus cars
- Volkswagen cars are equipped with either Dynamic Light Assist or Dynamic Cornering Light
Therefore, when you are buying new or used cars in the UAE, ensure they are equipped with all the modern safety features and assistance systems. Moreover, you can browse the following vehicles equipped with auto-levelling headlights:
- Used Chevy in the UAE
- Pre-owned Mazda in the UAE
- Used Mercedes-Benz in the UAE
- Second-hand Lexus in the UAE
Keep reading your favourite cars blog to stay updated with the latest automotive features and technology.
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