What does PDLS Do?
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What does PDLS Do?
My vehicle has PDLS, but i have no idea what that really means. Can someone explain it's functionality to me? When I begin a turn, the headlights have a side light that comes on, but they don't actually turn with the vehicle (ie. that side light is static, and I thought I read that even non-PDLS vehicles have this function).
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My vehicle has PDLS, but i have no idea what that really means. Can someone explain it's functionality to me? When I begin a turn, the headlights have a side light that comes on, but they don't actually turn with the vehicle (ie. that side light is static, and I thought I read that even non-PDLS vehicles have this function).
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Needsdecaf (02-15-2023)
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Bingo. But I've noticed for some reason the operation of the system seems much more subtle on the Cayenne versus the Macan. On my CTT you really have to be looking for it to notice it working, but on the Macan GTS I had it was much more noticeable.
#5
Default high beam assistant to active?
My '17 GTS has PDLS+ and the high beam assistant. Where it will automatically raise/lower the high beams based on detected conditions. It works nicely.
But it doesn't default to being active. I have to press the turn signal stalk forward (position 3 in this diagram) to activate it.
I tried using the SET/Key memory function to remember it, but that did not work.
A previous vehicle had this option and it was quite useful. Is there a setting in the Cayenne that would default this to active? Does it get remembered in other markets outside PCNA?
But it doesn't default to being active. I have to press the turn signal stalk forward (position 3 in this diagram) to activate it.
I tried using the SET/Key memory function to remember it, but that did not work.
A previous vehicle had this option and it was quite useful. Is there a setting in the Cayenne that would default this to active? Does it get remembered in other markets outside PCNA?
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carlos85 (02-15-2023)
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My vehicle has PDLS, but i have no idea what that really means. Can someone explain it's functionality to me? When I begin a turn, the headlights have a side light that comes on, but they don't actually turn with the vehicle (ie. that side light is static, and I thought I read that even non-PDLS vehicles have this function).
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Needsdecaf (02-15-2023)
#7
And if the PDLS system is in fact not turning when it should and there is a problem, I think you'd also receive a warning message on the multi-function display.
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#8
You can watch the lights swivel when turning them on. First they dip, then come back level, then a quick twitch left and right. They don't swivel with the wheel when in park, but do when in drive.
As others have stated, it's pretty easy to miss compared to other makes and models, though I think that is mainly due to a fairly flat and wide beam to begin with.
As others have stated, it's pretty easy to miss compared to other makes and models, though I think that is mainly due to a fairly flat and wide beam to begin with.
#9
I've found the same with this, My previous E-class defaulted to the intelligent light system automatically on and I had to turn it off. I have also tried setting it on the key as on to no avail, It seems like something that should be on all the time.
#10
PDLS+ is severely restricted in the US and maybe all of North American market as many of its features where deemed illegal at the time. Drive a Euro version of the PDLS + system and you will be amazed at what it can do
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wkearney99 (02-15-2023)
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MY 2017 CS has the PDLS and I definitely notice it. Had it on my 16 diesel also. Cornering lights as well as swiveling headlights . I have a 1/2 mile very dark lane to drive to get to my house . The lights point the way!. Also have it on a 2019 Subaru forester and it's just as good.
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