Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
High Beams As Assisting Driving Light, Adapting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS5051B
With automatic headlamps or automatic headlamp control switched on, light is automatically switched on or off via a light or rain sensor.
Additional information:
Refer to the Owner's Manual.
On the Assisting Driving Light, high beams can be switched on or off.
-- Connect the VAS5051B.
-- On the VAS5051B, select "Guided Fault Finding".
-- Using the "Go To" button, select "Functions/Component selection" and the following menu options in sequence:
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 01 - OBD capable systems
- Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
- Functions
- Adapting high beams as assisting driving light
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.