[denniss]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

Laser high beams work and are still the brightest technology currently available. You still get to use the Laser high lume output in the US. That’s not “pointless” but rather compromised with their currrent programming as they can do so much more.

i guess that is what i mean, they are great lights that dulled out by programming in US

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by denniss

i guess that is what i mean, they are great lights that dulled out by programming in US

That should change fairly soon and then a software update should provide full brightness and dazzle.

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by denniss

i guess that is what i mean, they are great lights that dulled out by programming in US

Still brighter than full LED headlights. I was using them this morning and toggled from manual high to auto. I could clearly see the difference because the center of my view was illuminated way better about 1/4 mile down the road.

[notanaudi]

Can we stay on topic do the curb lights work in US with cars with Laser

What are conditions when the curb lights will work
Thanks

[ScottMZ3]

Originally Posted by BigCactus

I've just received answer from my dealer.

They claim, that cornering lights work only in AUTO mode - they made even a test on their X5 and... those lights work :



About turn signal - they should work also, but only when driving and above 20km/h.

So this photo is confirmation that NON-laser lights (the standard LEDs) in Europe have functional cornering lights. US non-laser lights don’t have the hardware/reflector for cornering lights.

That means we are still at the point where cornering lights appear to be non-functional on ALL laser lights in both US and Europe. We have yet to see a definitive video or photo of functional cornering lights anywhere.

Also, FYI...the cornering lights should come on at a stop, not just above 20mph. One of the main purposes for them is to be able to illuminate a corner when you come to stop sign/light. This is the way the cornering light works on all other BMWs.

[denniss]

Originally Posted by notanaudi

Can we stay on topic do the curb lights work in US with cars with Laser

What are conditions when the curb lights will work
Thanks

We are on topic. Read through the tread and you will know.

[BMW lifer]

Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

So this photo is confirmation that NON-laser lights (the standard LEDs) in Europe have functional cornering lights. US non-laser lights don’t have the hardware/reflector for cornering lights.

That means we are still at the point where cornering lights appear to be non-functional on ALL laser lights in both US and Europe. We have yet to see a definitive video or photo of functional cornering lights anywhere.

Also, FYI...the cornering lights should come on at a stop, not just above 20mph. One of the main purposes for them is to be able to illuminate a corner when you come to stop sign/light. This is the way the cornering light works on all other BMWs.

This is the guidance BMW has given to one G05 customer

"I took a photograph of one of our fleet M50d models for your reference. The light indicated by the orange circle turns with the steering wheel. Similarly, the cornering light highlighted by the red circle dims and brightens depending on the steering wheel position.

[ScottMZ3]

Originally Posted by BMW lifer

This is the guidance BMW has given to one G05 customer

"I took a photograph of one of our fleet M50d models for your reference. The light indicated by the orange circle turns with the steering wheel. Similarly, the cornering light highlighted by the red circle dims and brightens depending on the steering wheel position.

A WORKING CORNERING LIGHT! So they DO WORK outside the US!

WTF BMW. Activate OURS!

[denniss]

Originally Posted by denniss

watch, its going to be some stupid gov thing again. SORRY WE CANNOT ENABLE THIS FUNCTION IN USA DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WILL BLIND PEDESTRIANS ON CROSSWALKS.

i can predict future.

[Slaktaren]

Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

So this photo is confirmation that NON-laser lights (the standard LEDs) in Europe have functional cornering lights. US non-laser lights don't have the hardware/reflector for cornering lights.

That means we are still at the point where cornering lights appear to be non-functional on ALL laser lights in both US and Europe. We have yet to see a definitive video or photo of functional cornering lights anywhere.

Also, FYI...the cornering lights should come on at a stop, not just above 20mph. One of the main purposes for them is to be able to illuminate a corner when you come to stop sign/light. This is the way the cornering light works on all other BMWs.

Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

So this photo is confirmation that NON-laser lights (the standard LEDs) in Europe have functional cornering lights. US non-laser lights don'th have the hardware/reflector for cornering lights.

That means we are still at the point where cornering lights appear to be non-functional on ALL laser lights in both US and Europe. We have yet to see a definitive video or photo of functional cornering lights anywhere.

Also, FYI...the cornering lights should come on at a stop, not just above 20mph. One of the main purposes for them is to be able to illuminate a corner when you come to stop sign/light. This is the way the cornering light works on all other BMWs.

Hi,

I have laser lights and I notice a change when at standstill turning the steering wheel. Not like my xc90 Volvo but I think there is curb lights o my x5m50d. Sweden

[ScottMZ3]

Perhaps when BMW disabled the "anti-dazzle" feature of the headlights at the factory for US cars they also inadvertently disabled the curb lights as well? A possibility I guess.

[AntonioA]

They don't work in mine neither, I own one with regular led lights here in Mexico.

[wanderlustX5]

i always see extra light turning on while making a turn, may be that's curb lights?

[ScottMZ3]

Originally Posted by wanderlustX5

i always see extra light turning on while making a turn, may be that's curb lights?

You have the laser lights? Please get some photos or video. The curb/cornering lights should come when: 1) The turn indicator is on or 2) the car is in reverse or 3) the steering wheel is turned sharply. Headlights must be in Auto mode and all 3 of the above should work when the car is at a stop.

Thanks!

[wanderlustX5]

Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

You have the laser lights? Please get some photos or video. The curb/cornering lights should come when: 1) The turn indicator is on or 2) the car is in reverse or 3) the steering wheel is turned sharply. Headlights must be in Auto mode and all 3 of the above should work when the car is at a stop.

Thanks!

Yeah I got the laser lights. I will take some photos this week in dark. I need to take photos of laser lights too.

[ScottMZ3]

Originally Posted by wanderlustX5

Yeah I got the laser lights. I will take some photos this week in dark. I need to take photos of laser lights too.

If you could do a video like this, that would be awesome! This one shows them working on a M850i with Laser Lights. Also, when was your build week?

[X54TH]

Any resistance in requesting a software update to activate the cornering lights? I presume by now many of you have them working.

[mrichione]

I read on another thread a few weeks ago that this is a software-related bug. According to posters, a software update (done by the dealer, OTA updates are still unavailable) corrected the problem.

[thomas_Rp]

I had my software updated to 03/2019.60 which made the cornering lights "work". I still do not like how it is implemented - you have to do a full wheel turn to get them to turn on which ends up being useless.

On my 535, the lights come on when I have the turn indicator and the car starts to slow down letting me see the side ahead of time.

Oh well...

[Paladin1]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

Disabled? Don't exist? I think we've been snookered. Just like the laser lights. Does BMW expect NHTSA to approve them? If they are approved will dealers be able to activate them? This is a real fiasco.

They exist on my 2018 Q7, and AFAIK on Canadian Q7s, and they work very well. NHTSA was never an issue or even a question.

[Selh05]

Could someone please post a detailed pic of what the headlamps are to look like in the US if you have LED Fog and Adaptive LED headlights with the M Sport package?

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Selh05

Could someone please post a detailed pic of what the headlamps are to look like in the US if you have LED Fog and Adaptive LED headlights with the M Sport package?

Here's both M Sport and X Line.. ..

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