Maserati Levante 2021 Owner's Manual page 37

Bi-Xenon Headlight (without
AFS) ( )
The gas-discharge (xenon) headlights
operate with an electric arc saturated
with Xenon gas under pressure,
instead of the incandescent filament.
The light produced is assuredly higher
compared to traditional light bulbs, in
terms of quality (brighter light) as well
as of the span and positioning of the
illuminated area.
WARNING!
If xenon headlamp replacement
is necessary, contact the Service
Network only: DANGER - RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Bi-Xenon Headlight (with AFS)
( )
These headlamps combines the
"xeno" technology with high-pressure
washing system to the AFS (Advanced
Frontlighting System) adaptive
functions, using a forward-facing
camera located on the windshield
behind the internal rear-view mirror.
The system is able to process signals of
the forward-facing camera and other
onboard systems and subsequently
start up five strategic steps in the
following situations:
• "motorway beam";
• "country beam";
• "town beam";
• "adverse weather beam";
• "tourist beam" (for example in
countries with circulation on the
opposite side). In this case this
function must be activated via the
menu of MIA (refer to "Functions of
Settings Menu on MIA" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
The advantages offered by the AFS
system are perceived especially in case
of bad weather, fog and/or insufficient
road indications providing broader
illumination of the side zones, which
are normally left in the dark, and for
motorway driving (see comparison
rendered below).
This surely increases driving safety as
it offers less eye strain and increased
orientation for the driver and better
detection of other persons on the road
sides (pedestrians, bicycle riders and
motorcycle drivers). Furthermore, the
headlamps are suitable to prevent
glare, providing optimal lighting
when driving the car in a country with
circulation on the opposite side.
The tables show the light values (lux)
and the light flux (lumen) of the low
and high beam of AFS headlights.
Understanding the Vehicle
Lighting
(A) Low beam 75 lux
High beam 130 lux
120 lux (Driver Side)
(B) Motorway 140 lux (Passenger
Side)
Light flux
(A) Low beam 1200 lm
High beam 1600 lm
(B) Motorway 1200 lm
The picture shows the low beam
distribution on the road with the
indication of the brightness increase in
the "motorway beam" condition (B)
compared to normal condition (A).
Combining a bending mode and a
vertical adjustment, the system assures
better visibility of the road surface
when driving in a curve, steering,
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