New multibeam LED headlamps in Mercedes CLS

Light technology in cars continues to get better by the day. In the new generation of the CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz is using the new technology of Multibeam LED headlamps for the first time. The headlight consists of high-resolution precision LED modules, each with 24 individually controlled high-performance LEDs. These lights automatically illuminate the road with precision-controlled distribution of exceptionally bright light. All that is achieved without dazzling other road users.

There is a camera positioned behind the windscreen which delivers the information and controls the lighting. The anticipatory camera-based active light function on bends and the new navigation-based light function for roundabouts are also unique. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class had in 2010 incorporated dynamic all-LED high-performance headlamps featuring adaptive light functions as a world first in a production automobile.

With the new Multibeam LED headlamps, the German car manufacturers has opened a new chapter in lighting design. Multibeam LED headlamps expand the Intelligent Light System's previous functionality (Adaptive High beam Assist, country mode, motorway mode, fog lamps, active light function, cornering light function, LED daytime driving lamps) with a number of outstanding, innovative lighting features.

These features include dazzle-free high-resolution high beams, which react faster and more precisely and anticipatory camera-based active light function. There is also navigation-based roundabout light function.

Source: Daimler