The tunneling effect that happens when the automatic highbeams are activated yet a driver is right in front of you is referred to as anti-dazzle. This is a feature of the Automatic Highbeam option that prevents glare. The name for all of this technology is Intelligent Headlight Technology.
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After claiming in a radio advertisement that “oncoming traffic is never dazzled” by vehicles equipped with the technology, BMW was forced to retract the statement.
After running a radio advertisement for its Series 1 automobile in February, the German manufacturer garnered criticism for saying that drivers could “keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road” thanks to the vehicle’s high-beam helper.
The system’s goal is to prevent blinding other drivers by automatically adjusting the power of the car’s headlights when it detects oncoming traffic.
The sensor was reported to be able to monitor approaching traffic up to 1,000 meters away or a car traveling in the same direction from 400 meters away by detecting their headlights and taillights. The sensor was situated on the back of the Series 1’s rear-view mirror. The argument ran that once traffic was found, a driver wouldn’t ever need to take their hands off the wheel to manually adjust their headlights. BMW acknowledged that detection on a curve could take up to a second, but did not think that this was enough time for oncoming traffic to be dazzled.
The Advertising Standards Agency, in response to the complaint, has now determined that BMW’s statements were “exaggerated.” It read:
The ASA reasoned that consumers were likely to take the statement “oncoming traffic is never dazzled” to suggest that the High Beam Assist technology always made sure that approaching drivers were never dazzled.
It acknowledged that BMW’s technology operated without issue on straight roads, but that the manufacturer’s claim was weakened by a minor delay in detection on curved roads.
We did understand, however, that while on straight roads the sensor could detect the headlamps of oncoming traffic at a distance of 1,000 meters, this was not the case on curved roads, and there would be instances where the sensor would detect oncoming traffic approaching from around a bend at much closer ranges.
We were aware that the technology might take up to one second to turn off the high beam. We took into account the possibility that a second of full beam light could potentially blind an approaching driver at close ranges, such as on a steep turn. As a result, we believed that the statement “Oncoming traffic is never dazzled” was inaccurate and deceptive.
The British Code of Broadcast Advertising’s rule 3.1 (Misleading advertising), rule 3.9 (Substantiation), rule 3.12 (Exaggeration), and rule 20.5 were all found to be broken in BMW’s advertisement (Motoring). It has been told not to make such assertions in the future.
For both F and G series*, BIMMER-REMOTE is pleased to offer Anti-Dazzle, NGHB, and VLD Lights coding.
One of our technicians does the process via the internet. approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
You’ll get an email after making the purchase with a timetable for the session with our technician.
Teamviewer will be used during the process. All you have to do is turn on your Windows PC, connect an ENET Cable to it, and provide us your TeamViewer ID and password. One of our experts will establish a connection with your PC and begin the coding process.
* If we discover after your purchase that some of the models do not function because of a hardware issue, we will issue a refund.
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According to what I hear, the vehicle comes equipped with anti-dazzle. The vehicle is modified to comply with American standards before it arrives at the VDC in the USA. This entails adding different warning labels and stickers, as well as software that disables (turns off) the anti-dazzle functionality because it is not in compliance with NHTSA requirements. At least not until just a short while ago. At the moment, my car is at the VDC; perhaps, anti-dazzle will still be on.
Describe anti-dazzle.
By reducing glare from vehicles behind you, the automatic anti-dazzle inside mirror increases your comfort and safety while driving at night. A mirror and an electrical control with two photosensors make up the device. The electronics are able to detect light arriving from the front and back thanks to the photosensors. The mirror dims if the amount of light coming from the back is greater than the amount coming from the front. Your safety is further increased because you can keep your hands on the steering wheel as you don’t have to manually operate the mirror.
What are high beams with anti-dazzle?
In very basic terms, anti-dazzle is a way to keep the high lights on almost always, with some elements of it turning off when a car is approaching. There are videos online of people who have activated their anti-dazzle. Dwillbimmer 03/02/2021, 05:56 I appreciate the details.
How can I adjust my mirror so that it doesn’t glare?
In the dark, headlights behind you will reflect in your mirror, which could cause you to become dazzled. Most interior mirrors can be adjusted to an anti-dazzle position to guard against this. This works by slightly moving the mirror’s location upward and backward so that it is pointing at the car’s ceiling. Rest assured that it will still represent what is happening behind you. The difference is that the image will be significantly darker, preventing glare.
BMW S8S4: What is it?
The adaptive headlights are 8S4. When you drive and turn, you’ll notice that the headlights follow your movements. MrBucket at 11:55 09-17-2016
BMW high beam Assist is a standard feature.
Yes, it is a standard feature, and to use it, you must switch the headlight setting to Auto and click the bottom button on the left stalk.
What does no dazzle high beam decoding entail?
Four Seasons of The Automobile Magazine for 2017 Two intriguing features on the equipment list of the BMW M2 are variable light decoding (08S4) and decoding for no-dazzle high beam (05AP). These two attributes are removed from the vehicle by decoding. The U.S.-spec M2 no longer has them.
What does “BMW variable light decoding” entail?
Here is a guide on how to use the BimmerCode App to add the Variable Light Distribution function to your BMW.
The variable light distribution with the BimmerCode App is coded step-by-step in a video tutorial made by BMW Doctor. View it in the following video:
Your light beams can adjust based on the speed of your vehicle thanks to a technology called variable light distribution. It is helpful for city driving at slower speeds because it sets your headlights to a low intensity to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. When traveling at a higher pace, the headlights will also adapt to improve your visibility.
For variable light distribution at low beams, there are numerous alternatives. These include the Highway Light, Standard Light, Guiding Fog Light, and City Light modes. The City Light emits a shallow, extremely wide beam of light and is triggered at speeds between 0 and 50 kph (0 and 30 mph). The fundamental or standard beam pattern of your vehicle is projected by the Standard Light, which is operational at speeds of between 50 and 110 kph (30 mph and 68 mph). When the headlight switch is set to Auto and the front fog lights are turned on, the guiding fog light is activated. When moving between 0-110 kph (0-68 mph), it turns on and emits a shallow but wider beam pattern. The extended throw beam pattern of the Highway Light lights 25% farther than the beam pattern of the Standard Light. It comes on between 110 and 250 kph (68 mph-155 mph).
Thanks a lot to BMW Doctor for again another fantastic video guide. Please view his videos on YouTube and subscribe to his channel.
And a special thanks to LatinBimmer for a thorough explanation of the variable light distribution function. The Bimmerpost forum has more information about the feature.
You can obtain remote coding assistance for a flat price here: https://bit.ly/RemoteCodingAssistance if you need help with your BMW code and programming.
Check out this page for a list of OBD adapters that work with the BimmerCode App.
How can I tell whether the headlights on my BMW are automatic?
On them, it says BMW adaptable LED. Are those the ones that have a line extending from the inner side of the lights toward the grills? The LEDs on the non-adaptive headlights are positioned on a plate at the top end. The adaptive position them in the center of the headlamp (horizontally).
How does an anti-glare mirror function?
By rotating the tab, you may adjust the mirror’s angle so that the headlights mostly reflect off the front of the glass and away from your eyes, while a tiny portion also reflects off the silvered surface, giving you a faint glimpse of the headlights.
The black dot on my rearview mirror is what, exactly?
The fact that these dots also appear on the windshield directly behind the rearview mirror is even more intriguing. In this position, they protect your field of vision from the sun’s glare that reflects from the space between the two front sun visors. The “third visor frit” is the name for this scattering of dots.
How can I tell whether my mirror automatically dims?
Driving at night. If they are auto dimming, they turn blue. There is a boundary around them when they dim. They are not dimming if there is not a boundary of differing contrast.
What more does BimmerCode offer?
- confirmation of lock/unlock sound. Set the audio confirmation of the car’s lock/unlock status to on or off.
- acoustical lock confirmation checkbox selected.
- length of the confirmation sound.
- frequency of confirmation sound.
- Volume of the confirmation tone
How can I make my side mirrors less glarey?
Use the “Night” Setting on the Rearview Mirror. Day/night interior mirrors are standard in all vehicles to lessen glare from vehicles directly behind you. The little lever at the bottom of the mirror can typically be turned to the “night” setting.
What on BimmerCode is cost-free?
According to the website, in order to verify the app’s compatibility with your model, you must PURCHASE it. You can only check the control modules for your supported car that are “code-able” in the “free” version of the program.
How does the mirror in night mode function?
Almost all rearview mirrors have an anti-glare feature, also referred to as a “day-night” mirror. You can adjust the mirror to lessen glare when headlights from behind you reflect off of it, or depending on the mirror, it may adjust automatically.
A prismatic mirror is a manual mirror that may be adjusted by turning a lever on the bottom or back of it. The internal mirror glass has a wedge-like form, with the mirrored surface on the rear and the thicker end at the top. You are viewing objects that are reflected off the mirrored surface when you are in the “day” position. The plain glass front of the mirror likewise reflects light, although it does so invisibly throughout the day.
Flipping the lever modifies the angle at night when the glare from the headlights behind is distracting. The headlights are now reflected up and away from your eyes by the rear mirror surface. Even though the perspective is much darker, the lights are still bouncing off the simple glass front.