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LET THERE BE LIGHT

The 991-generation 911 introduced automatic headlight switching, a convenient (and cool) safety feature firing up the car’s headlights when daylight fades (e.g. at night, during inclement weather or when driving through tunnels). The PALS lighting assistant is a fully certified system bringing the comfort of automatic headlight switching to your 997, 987 or early Cayenne.

Just like the OEM system, PALS also activates during high-speed driving, detected by GPS. Your car’s driving light (low beam) is switched on at speeds of over 50mph (80 km/h). If you happen to be travelling slower than 38mph (60

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