Adaptive Front Lights
#162
Yes, but it's only app-based so you have to pay $110/year to use it. Or, you can have hardware-based remote start installed as an accessory. Much of the rear interior has to come out and a dealer has to program the vehicle.
#163
Yes I have a 2019 Acura RDX Advance in the US. I can actually see the led light up on a turn and see the road more illuminated on the curve. It’s not a true AFS like the swivel from some manufacturers but it’s just an extra LED lighting up at a curve. Once I turn the wheel straight the LED light turns off.
#164
Yes I have a 2019 Acura RDX Advance in the US. I can actually see the led light up on a turn and see the road more illuminated on the curve. It’s not a true AFS like the swivel from some manufacturers but it’s just an extra LED lighting up at a curve. Once I turn the wheel straight the LED light turns off.
#165
Thanks for that. It's a big step backward. Hopefully, the app is faster than the one for my '16. It took a good 5 minutes to connect and get the status of the vehicle - on a S9+.
#166
#167
Yes I have a 2019 Acura RDX Advance in the US. I can actually see the led light up on a turn and see the road more illuminated on the curve. It’s not a true AFS like the swivel from some manufacturers but it’s just an extra LED lighting up at a curve. Once I turn the wheel straight the LED light turns off.
#168
IIHS still lists them for 2020 RDX Advance, and unfortunately they still aren't impressed.
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle...020#headlights
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle...020#headlights
Last edited by Wander; 11-20-2019 at 06:31 PM.
#169
IIHS still lists them for 2020 RDX Advance, and unfortunately they still aren't impressed.
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle...020#headlights
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle...020#headlights
#170
Auto High Beam vs Adaptive Lights
Is it possible that some are confusing “Adaptive Lights” with “Auto High Beam”? I’m in the USA & my 2019 RDX Advance has “Auto High Beam” & NOT “Adaptive Lights”. Adaptive lights are designed to move in the direction of the steering wheel when making a sharp turn.
Per the manual Auto High Beam – if you set it up properly you can take advantage of the following. The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
Per the manual Auto High Beam – if you set it up properly you can take advantage of the following. The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
#171
Is it possible that some are confusing “Adaptive Lights” with “Auto High Beam”? I’m in the USA & my 2019 RDX Advance has “Auto High Beam” & NOT “Adaptive Lights”. Adaptive lights are designed to move in the direction of the steering wheel when making a sharp turn.
#172
Is it possible that some are confusing “Adaptive Lights” with “Auto High Beam”? I’m in the USA & my 2019 RDX Advance has “Auto High Beam” & NOT “Adaptive Lights”. Adaptive lights are designed to move in the direction of the steering wheel when making a sharp turn.
Per the manual Auto High Beam – if you set it up properly you can take advantage of the following. The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
Per the manual Auto High Beam – if you set it up properly you can take advantage of the following. The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
#174
Is it possible that some are confusing “Adaptive Lights” with “Auto High Beam”? I’m in the USA & my 2019 RDX Advance has “Auto High Beam” & NOT “Adaptive Lights”. Adaptive lights are designed to move in the direction of the steering wheel when making a sharp turn.
Per the manual Auto High Beam – if you set it up properly you can take advantage of the following. The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
Per the manual Auto High Beam – if you set it up properly you can take advantage of the following. The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
It’s an extra beam pattern on top of your low beam.
Last edited by mathnerd88; 11-21-2019 at 11:58 AM.
#175
Dashcam of Advanced light pattern in turn
Ok this is not scientific but here are 2 frame shots from Dashcam while turning right. There is a small splash of light on right side that may be that 5th Jewel.
If so, it's disappointing since it seems the Advanced lost safety points due to headlights and I'd rather just have more light in front of me.
My 2007 BMW 3 series had pivoting headlights that moved entire light pattern about 10-15 degrees into turn. It did more for seeing into the corner than this.
circled is Advanced headlights in turn. maybe the 5th jewel in action???
If so, it's disappointing since it seems the Advanced lost safety points due to headlights and I'd rather just have more light in front of me.
My 2007 BMW 3 series had pivoting headlights that moved entire light pattern about 10-15 degrees into turn. It did more for seeing into the corner than this.
circled is Advanced headlights in turn. maybe the 5th jewel in action???
#176
Looks about right to me.
I picked up a new MX-5 Miata a few months ago and it has swiveling and leveling LED projector headlights. The swiveling (adaptive) effect is profound and hugely beneficial. It's weird to see the headlight beams physically move, though; I feel like the car has exotropia.
I picked up a new MX-5 Miata a few months ago and it has swiveling and leveling LED projector headlights. The swiveling (adaptive) effect is profound and hugely beneficial. It's weird to see the headlight beams physically move, though; I feel like the car has exotropia.
#177
Ok this is not scientific but here are 2 frame shots from Dashcam while turning right. There is a small splash of light on right side that may be that 5th Jewel.
If so, it's disappointing since it seems the Advanced lost safety points due to headlights and I'd rather just have more light in front of me.
My 2007 BMW 3 series had pivoting headlights that moved entire light pattern about 10-15 degrees into turn. It did more for seeing into the corner than this.
circled is Advanced headlights in turn. maybe the 5th jewel in action???
If so, it's disappointing since it seems the Advanced lost safety points due to headlights and I'd rather just have more light in front of me.
My 2007 BMW 3 series had pivoting headlights that moved entire light pattern about 10-15 degrees into turn. It did more for seeing into the corner than this.
circled is Advanced headlights in turn. maybe the 5th jewel in action???
IIRC the system mostly got dinged in IIHS testing for excessive glare to oncoming drivers, especially in right turns. Click to view the "technical measurements" for the headlight testing.
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle...-door-suv/2020
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle...-door-suv/2019
( I don't think it changed for 2020 )
I find the overall performance of the headlights quite adequate, and far better than any halogen headlight I've used, ( especially halogen projectors ). But there is room for improvement, and I don't view the "adaptive headlight" feature as a major benefit of the Advance package. More of a checkmark on the feature list, IMO.
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