Mutliebeam vs Intelligent Lighting
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Mutliebeam vs Intelligent Lighting
Hi all,
I know there has been quite a bit of discussion here about cornering lights. Maybe someone could answer this twist to the tale: My car came with the "intelligent light system." Adaptive high beams work great. But I noticed no cornering lights.
If you check "intelligent light system" on MB's website, it shows that it shows that "Intelligent Light System" should be stamped on the actual light assembly - something plainly visible if you look closely at the front light assembly. Mine says "Multibeam LED." One in the same, or did the factory make a mistake?
I bet somebody here knows the answer to that. ;-)
Thanks!
Herb
PS - The illumination of the lighting is beyond impressive.
PPS: I've subsequently found the answer I'm looking for but cannot figure out how to delete this post so moderator, feel free to zap it!
I know there has been quite a bit of discussion here about cornering lights. Maybe someone could answer this twist to the tale: My car came with the "intelligent light system." Adaptive high beams work great. But I noticed no cornering lights.
If you check "intelligent light system" on MB's website, it shows that it shows that "Intelligent Light System" should be stamped on the actual light assembly - something plainly visible if you look closely at the front light assembly. Mine says "Multibeam LED." One in the same, or did the factory make a mistake?
I bet somebody here knows the answer to that. ;-)
Thanks!
Herb
PS - The illumination of the lighting is beyond impressive.
PPS: I've subsequently found the answer I'm looking for but cannot figure out how to delete this post so moderator, feel free to zap it!
Last edited by bizinsider; Dec 3, 2016 at 09:45 AM.
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Sure, digging back in the archives it appears the Multibeam is the latest version of Intelligent Lighting - does far more. I'm guessing the cornering issue is a software issue that can be fixed by the dealer. This is from the MB website regarding Multibeam - it's a good explainer: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...-the-darkness/
I did not realize that it automatically dimmed the rear lights and blinker. Coincidentally, last night I was in traffic at a light. I noticed that I couldn't see the blinker or brake lights reflecting off the car and driver behind me. Now I know why - great technology!
I did not realize that it automatically dimmed the rear lights and blinker. Coincidentally, last night I was in traffic at a light. I noticed that I couldn't see the blinker or brake lights reflecting off the car and driver behind me. Now I know why - great technology!
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Whoa, I apologize. The highlighted "video" link shifts to a sham site. I had missed the underlined "here" that takes you to MB. It's a blog issue, not you. Thanks for the link! I would go so far as to say the road lighting is one of the most impressive parts about this car. Hard to explain until you have experienced it. And it is not something you get in a typical test drive, since most test drives are done during the day. It's a pleasant surprise once you own the car!
Last edited by bizinsider; Dec 4, 2016 at 09:43 AM.
