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.
Front parking lamps
There are a number of lamps positioned around the car to mark its position. These are in the headlamps and tail lamps. The lamps light together with the license plate lighting when the light switch module (LSM) is in parking lamp mode or low beam is on.
The front parking lamps are powered directly via two outputs on the central electronic module (CEM). One of the outputs powers:
- the front left-hand parking lamp
- the left-hand parking lamps.
The other output powers:
- the front right-hand parking lamp
- the right-hand side parking lamps.
The rear parking lamps and license plate lighting are powered by the rear electronic module (REM).
There are diagnostics for the parking lamps.
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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.
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