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Strange lighting

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Strange lighting

Post by MrBrucelee1972 » Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:57 pm

Hi all, i noticed behind the seats theres a tiny light one each side. Am i correct in thinking ambient lighting?
But why there as surely wont see them :|

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Post by Smartbear » Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:55 am

They must help illuminate the parcel shelf behind the seats, looks good as you approach the car from outside as well :P
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Strange lighting

Post by Maniac » Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:51 pm

Smartbear wrote:They must help illuminate the parcel shelf behind the seats, looks good as you approach the car from outside as well :P
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This, parcel shelf lights. 35i up have it standard, or option as a lighting pack.

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Post by freemadw » Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:05 pm

They're part of the extended lighting option, also lights in the interior door handles and mirror housing. You don't really notice them if you're driving at night in an area with street lights. It took me a little while to work out where the light was coming from the first time I drove at night in the wilds... :o
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Strange lighting

Post by Zed Five » Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:14 pm

Yep, this part of the extended lighting option. Exterior door handles, puddle lights, strip lights under door storage, internal door handles and parcel shelf. The shelf ones are brighter when doors are open and then dimmed for driving.
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