Amber light
Adaptive Headlight Warning
The adaptive or self-levelling headlight system has a fault, so the headlights may not swivel or adjust their height.
Normal risk
Check the beam before driving at night. Badly aimed headlights can dazzle other drivers or light the road poorly.
Short answer · What does the adaptive headlight warning mean?
The system that turns the headlights into bends or adjusts their height has found a fault. The headlights usually still work, but may be aimed too high or too low.
What to do
- Check the beamPark facing a wall and compare the height of both beams.
- Restart the carThe system tests itself at start-up; a temporary fault may clear.
- Have it checkedA workshop checks the levelling sensors, motors and settings.
How is the light behaving?
| What you see | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Steady | Fault in headlight swivel or levelling | Check the beam and have it repaired |
| Flashing | System fault detected during the self-test | Have it checked |
Possible causes
- Levelling sensor faultSensors on the axles measure ride height.
- Motor fault in the headlightThe swivel or levelling motor fails.
- Wiring or control unit faultRequires diagnosis.
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Questions about Adaptive Headlight Warning
Is it dangerous?
It can be at night if the beam is too high or too low. Check it before night driving.