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Electrical System
Side lights
This is the first Audi vehicle to be fitted with
LED-type lights. The individual LEDs are fitted
in a graduated arrangement under a
transparent glass lens and give off a yellow
light when switched on. They appear neutral in
colour when switched off.
LED technology offers numerous advantages:
– Rapid attainment of full power
– Up to 50 % energy saving as compared to
bulbs
– Service life equal to that of the vehicle
– Shallow design
– Bright, distinct marking effect makes
vehicle more noticeable
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Assistant lighting system
This system adapts the vehicle lighting to the
prevailing light conditions. For this purpose
the light switch must be set to AUTO. The rain
and light detector sensor G397 establishes
the prevailing light conditions and activates
the vehicle lighting system if appropriate.
Assistant lighting applies to:
– Dipped beam
– Parking lights
– Tail lights
– Number plate light
Operation of the assistant lighting system is
described in SSP 288 – Audi A8 ´03
Distributed Functions.
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