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Old 07-28-2023, 06:10 PM
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On a new Macan 2022 GTS, my build sheet has the Premium Package Plus with "LED headlights in black incl. PDLS+". But I don't seem to have the bright lights auto dimming function. I thought the car auto dimmed the brights when the camera sensed oncoming cars but my car does not. Also, it does not have the green "headlight /A icon" that indicates the function is engaged in my speedo/tach when I first turn on the ignition (thought all lamps should light to show they function). When I activate high beams (stalk forward once), my blue high beam indicator comes on and not the green/A one. Only thing I can think of is I was not going over 35 MPH when I tested this. Am I missing something?
Old 07-28-2023, 06:32 PM
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Haven't read the manual lately, but engaging it is something like hold the hi beam stalk either in bright or dimmed. Mine works, but not under 35 mph.
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It may be turned off in your settings. I'm not a fan so mine are deactivated.
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I deactivated mine. It seems like if there is any ambient light (street lights, bright signs, etc.) the headlights stay on dim. I like to use my brights unless there is oncoming traffic or unless I'm following another car. The automatic function seemed like it only used brights if I was on an isolated very dark road...
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Originally Posted by mvmojo
I deactivated mine. It seems like if there is any ambient light (street lights, bright signs, etc.) the headlights stay on dim. I like to use my brights unless there is oncoming traffic or unless I'm following another car. The automatic function seemed like it only used brights if I was on an isolated very dark road...
Found the settings under exterior lighting, and mine was disabled (unchecked box under Highbeam assist).

Like you I prefer it that way. I can dim my own lights when needed/required.



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