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      01-20-2014, 09:55 AM   #1
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Auto Headlights and Fog Lights

A couple of questions on the lights:

1. Could the fog lights be turned automatic like the headlights? Or do I have to turn them on manually every time?

2. When the headlights turn on automatically, at times only one fog light turns on. Why does this happen?

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      01-20-2014, 10:03 AM   #2
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1. Manual only. Fog lights are only for fog. They shouldn't be turned on in other conditions.

2. This might be related to the adaptive headlights. I believe if the steering wheel is turned to the left or right, the appropriate fog lamp lights up to illuminate the area you are turning towards. Try turning the wheel and see what happens.
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1. Not sure if you can change the coding in the car to allow fog lights to turn on automatically

2. It is called cornering light. Check how it works here: http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/t...ng_lights.html


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A couple of questions on the lights:

1. Could the fog lights be turned automatic like the headlights? Or do I have to turn them on manually every time?

2. When the headlights turn on automatically, at times only one fog light turns on. Why does this happen?

Thanks,

Erick

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2.) i think both fog lights even turn on automatically if you go reverse
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1. Manual only. Fog lights are only for fog. They shouldn't be turned on in other conditions.
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Thanks for all the answers!
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