Volvo Trucks. Driving Progress

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HL-BHID, HL-DBL.

HL-BASIC.

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Headlamps with several functionsThe headlamps are divided into a main and an auxiliary unit, which gives an excellent choice of performance and features. The headlamps give the truck a distinctive appearance, primarily due to the V-shaped position marker lights that frame the upper lamp housing. The turn indicator, main beam, dipped beam, front position lights and daytime running lights are all integrated into the upper lamp housing. The lower auxiliary unit can be specified with fog light, extra main beam and cornering light. The extra main beam and cornering light share the same position in the housing and therefore cannot be combined. If neither of these features is specified, the fog light gets a more central location in the housing. The plastic front lamp lens is resistant to stone-chip damage. The lamp housing is designed for low air resistance.

The main unitThe main unit has a distinct design with daytime running lights in a unique V-shape. The FH has a chromed lamp housing while the FH16 has a black lamp housing.

The main unit is offered in three basic versions:• Halogen lamps – HL-BASIC (FH, FM).• Bi-Xenon lamps – HL-BHID (FH, FM).• Bi-Xenon with Dynamic Bending Light – HL-DBL (FH, FM).• Halogen lamps – HL-BAS2 (FMX).• Bi-Xenon lamps – HL-BHID2 (FMX).It is possible to choose between different asymmetric lights and to change from asymmetric to symmetric light in the Bi-Xenon lamps.

The main unit includes the following functions:• Main beam.• Dipped beam.• Turn indicator.• Front position light.• Daytime Running Light (DRL).

The auxiliary unit (not for FMX)The auxiliary unit offers an excellent choice of performance and features. It includes the following functions:• Fog light – FOGL-WC.• Extra main beam – DRIVL2.• Static Cornering Light – CL-STAT.

The auxiliary unit is offered in four basic versions:• Fog light.• Fog light and extra main beam.• Fog light and Static Cornering Light.• Without (plastic cover).

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1) Side turn indicator.

2) Main beam.

3) Dipped beam.

4) Front position light.

5) Turn indicator.

6) Daytime Running Light.

The auxiliary unit with fog light and extra main beam or Static Cornering Light (left) and with fog light (right).

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Daytime Running Light – DRLThe Daytime Running Light is combined with the front position light using LED technology. When activated, the DRL has a distinct V-shape. When the dipped beam is activated, the DRL light is dimmed to a V-shaped, normal front position light.

Depending on the market, three different options for DRL functions are available:Basic, no light turned on at all – UDRL.DRL activated and all position lights* on – DRL-LED.

* Position marker lights = front position light in headlamp, side marker light, rear-end outline marker light (tail lamp), rear position light (tail lamp) and end outline marker lamps on roof.

When the truck is parked and the engine is switched off, trucks with DRL-LED will automatically switch from front position light to DRL mode when the engine is started up. With UDRL it will start up on the last position (DRL, D or D+ on the light control switch).

Dynamic Bending Light (not for FMX)With the Dynamic Bending Light the dipped beam follows the road, activated by a signal from the steering system. It is activated when driving with Drive + (D+) on the light control switch and at a speeds above 10 km/h. The Dynamic Bending Light module operates at +11 to –7.5 degrees.

Static Cornering LightsWhen the truck slows down to turn a corner in the dark, the Static Cornering Lights light up the immediate area on the left or right side and help spot unprotected road users.

Approach LightOn vehicles with remote controlled central locking, LOCK-REM, a feature called Approach Light is included. It is activated by a separate button on the key-fob. The Approach Light illuminates the area close to the truck and increases visibility around the truck at night:• Position lamps (in headlights and rear lights).• Instep lamp.• Side marker lamps.• Direction indicators.• Interior light.

Gas-discharge lamps as an optionThe standard bulbs for main and dipped beam are halogen, type H7. Halogen bulbs provide a concentrated beam with a long throw. The dipped beam can also be specified with gas-discharge bulbs (HID/Bi-Xenon), which increase light intensity by 20% and have a longer lifetime. Bi-Xenon is also utilised for main beam and the beam pattern changes by means of a visor that is pulled away when the main beam is activated. The Bi-Xenon light is supplemented with H1 bulbs when main beam is activated to guarantee ultimate lighting power. The front position lights consist of low-energy LED units.For the dipped beam, it is possible to switch between asymmetrical and symmetrical light via a stalk behind the reflector (Bi-Xenon).

The DRL-LED activated.

Dynamic Bending Light.

Approach light.

The DRL-LB with dipped beam turned on.

Static Cornering Lights.

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FMX, HL-BAS2. FH, FM, HL-BHID.

FH, FM, FOGL-WC.

FMX, HL-BHID2. FH, FM, HL-DBL.

FH, FM, FOGL-WC, DRIVL2.

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The DRL-LED activated, FMX. The DRL-LED with dipped beam turned on, FMX.