Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 34

Understanding the Vehicle
System Limitations
There are some cases in which the
SmartBeam TM system could not
properly work temporarily causing
glaring for other vehicles especially
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with "Auto Dim High Beams" function
activated on MIA "Settings" page (see
"Functions of Settings Menu on MIA"
in section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
These cases could be related to:
• Vehicles headlight and/or rear light
(one or both of them) not visible in
the field of view of the camera.
• Heavy rainy weather.
• Heavy foggy weather.
• Snowing weather.
• Windshield dirt or impurities in
camera lens zone.
• Camera lens obstruction or clogging.
In all these cases, it will be driver's
responsibility to avoid this glaring
by acting manually on the system,
switching off the high beam by means
of steering wheel multifunction lever.
"Full-LED" Headlight with AFS
These headlamps combines the "Full-
LED" technology to the AFS (Advanced
Frontlighting System) adaptive
functions, using a forward-facing
camera located on the windshield
behind the internal rear-view mirror.
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"Full-LED" Technology
This technology allows having
headlights with a simpler construction
and a more compact size compared
to those equipped with traditional or
Xenon light bulbs.
Other advantages are:
• a clearer light beam, with a cool
white tone that allows a better
perception of the contrasts thus
making the night vision more
efficient and less tiring;
• a longer duration equivalent at least
to that of the vehicle;
• a reduced current consumption.
These functions positively affect
some vehicle management economy
aspects by eliminating/reducing the
light bulb replacements and the fuel
consumption.
AFS Functions
The system is able to process signals
of 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.
This surely increases driving safety as
it offers less eye stress 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 table shows the light values (lux)
and the light flux (lumen) of AFS
headlights.
NOTE:
The values reported in the tables may
change depending on the destination
market of the car.
Lighting
(at 25 m / 27 yd)