On High Beam

Change your cabin air filter

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:51:10 +0000

Not everyone can be a DIYer. Good thing there’s a lot of articles and videos online that can help you, even when it comes to change cabin filter. I’ve stumbled through this video that discusses how to change cabin air filter. Barbara, the mechanic, showed the tips and how easy changing cabin air filter is. She also discussed the importance of maintaining the cabin air filter. So watch and learn.

The new Toyota Tundra

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:21:19 +0000

You know that Toyota Tundra is a powerful truck right? Don’t believe it? Well, you have to check out this Toyota Tundra Commercial. I was really amazed with this Toyota Tundra 2010 Video. I can’t believe how it was able to go through that steep climb and extreme heat. I’ll just let the video speak for itself.

Flashback: AFS technology

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:06:27 +0000

Did you know that Mercedes-Benz pioneered the AFS technology in the E-Class back in 2006? They called it “Intelligent Light System.”

New Intelligent High Beam Assistant System

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:55:07 +0000

Want to switch your headlamps to high beam or low beam without flickering any switch? Now you can! That is if you own a 2010 Mercedes E-Class models and live in Europe.

The first continuously adjustable headlamps are now available as an option on the 2010 Mercedes E-Class models in Europe. In a report, Hella will supply Mercedes-Benz with this new lighting system that will automatically adjust a vehicle’s headlamps to various conditions while providing adequate road illumination without blinding oncoming vehicles.

The Intelligent High Beam Assistant system detects oncoming traffic or vehicles through a camera mounted on the windshield. Steffen Pietzonka, vice president of Marketing for Hella Lighting said, “The headlamps are controlled so that the light cone ends before reaching other vehicles.”

According to the report, the system “automatically switches to high-beam when the road ahead is clear. As soon as vehicles are detected within 2,600 feet, the equipment adjusts the range of the headlamps within milliseconds. High- to low-beam adjustments are activated once the driver reaches 35 miles per hour.”

Pietzonka noted that the tests show “despite oncoming traffic, the new system detected groups of pedestrians on the side of the road within 853 feet. This is 492 feet earlier than with conventional low-beam headlamps.”

“The system depends on the interaction of image-producing sensors, powerful software for image processing and state-of-the-art lighting technology,” Pietzonka explained.

The new optional lighting system in the 2010 Mercedes E-Class includes Bi-Xenon headlamps, the Intelligent Light System, and LED daytime running lights.

No need to switch your lights into low beam

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:14:02 +0000

Expect new kinds of headlamps that will always run on high beam in the next three to five years.

According to a report, Gentex, maker of headlamp sensors, is developing a new system that would let headlamps run on high beam without blinding oncoming motorists. The company will use special shutters to achieve this.

“We’re working with lamp makers who are developing complex lights with shutters driven by gearwheels to dynamically alter the way the light works,” said Gentex’s Klaus Wiebler.

The shutters will stop dazzle by masking the high beam. Even with this setup, the driver still gets full illumination because the beam would still stay on.

Tell other motorists how you feel

admin — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:56:51 +0000

It’s a fact that automotive lighting helps drivers communicate with each other. Such examples are the tail lamps and brake lamps. But these aren’t just enough. What if there is a way to tell motorists behind you how you feel about their driving? Here comes the cute and ingenious Drivemocion. This car accessory has simple messages like thanks, sorry, and back off and some smileys to let drivers communicate with each other.

The Drivemocion easily attaches inside of the rear car window using a power suction cup. It also has a remote control to activate the messages. The unit is powered by 4 AA batteries that can last for approximately 4 month’s depending on usage.

Cops’ car get the ultimate lighting!

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:14:05 +0000

At first glance, you know that the Carbon Motors E7 Police Car is unlike ordinary police cars. Its exterior really show this. Another difference is how its interior is fit for cops; from a more comfortable seats to the latest gadgets. But its exterior is not behind as shown in the faired-in lights all over the bodywork, which is not just for aesthetics but it’s also better for aerodynamics. It also has built in high visibility LED lighting.

Interior lights are not just for show (10)

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:04:18 +0000

Wanna learn more about your dashboard lights? Well, here’s some more:

The first one signifies that the Securilock Anti-theft system is active. This dashboard light is exclusively installed on Ford models.

Next is for the car’s Electronic Throttle Control light. Once this lights up, a malfunction in the said system is present.

Interior lights are not just for show (9)

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:05:35 +0000

Knowing what those lights in the instrument panel is really important. Here are more signs, so you’ll know what’s happening to your vehicle.

This is the slip indicator and notifies the driver that the car may lose grip caused by difficult driving conditions. This indicator is mostly seen on luxury cars.

This is one of the most common indicators; it is the open doors indicator. This lights up after the driver starts the engine or when one or more doors are still unclosed.

Interior lights are not just for show (8)

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:09:49 +0000

There may be a lot more you don’t know about those dashboard signs. Here’s some more:

This signifies that your vehicle’s windshield defrost is activated.

This is regarding a powertrain malfunction. If this lights up, there is something seriously wrong about your powertrain and the vehicle needs to be serviced immediately.