Abstract: The left headlamp (100L) includes first light source modules (13L, 14L, and 15L) and a light guide member (16L). The first light source modules (13L, 14L, and 15L) corresponds to partial light distributing patterns (P1L, P2L, and P3L) and have light projection directions parallel to each other. The light guide member (16L) has: first incident surfaces (17L, 18L, and 19L), arranged so as to face the first light source modules (13L, 14L, and 15L) and corresponding to the first light source modules (13L, 14L, and 15L); and an emitting surface (20L), arranged so as to face the first incident surfaces (17L, 18L, and 19L) and shared by the first light source modules (13L, 14L, and 15L). The light guide member (16L) forms a light distributing pattern (PL) by deflecting light projected by the first light source modules (13L, 14L, and 15L).

Abstract: A light pipe assembly including an interior panel of a vehicle and a light pipe. The interior panel includes a channel integrally formed within the interior panel, where the channel has an engagement face, and a plurality of integrated retaining hooks are arranged along the channel. The plurality of integrated retaining hooks are spaced apart from one another and extend over the channel such that an engagement face of the plurality of integrated retaining hooks is arranged opposite the engagement face of the channel. The light pipe is arranged within the channel, where the light pipe is in direct contact with the engagement face of the plurality of integrated retaining hooks and the engagement face of the channel.

Abstract: Automotive lighting unit comprising a first lighting assembly able to backlight a transparent or semi-transparent portion of the front half-shell; the lighting assembly comprising: at least one light-guide plate made of photoconductive material, which is arranged inside the rear casing with a front sidewall of the plate facing the transparent or semi-transparent portion, and with a rear sidewall of the plate facing the rear casing; a first oblong light source which is located inside the rear casing at a first segment of the rear sidewall, and is capable of directing the light produced inside the light-guide plate so that the light travels inside the body of the light-guide plate towards the front sidewall; and a second light source which is located inside the rear casing at a second segment of the rear sidewall complementary to the first segment, and is capable of directing the light produced inside the light-guide plate, so that this light travels inside the body of the light-guide plate towards a first late

Abstract: A vehicular lamp includes: light sources; a first condensing optical system that condenses light beams from the light sources; and a second condensing optical system including an incident portion into which the condensed light beams by the first condensing optical system are incident, and an emission portion through which the incident light beams are outputted forward and which has a line-shaped emission surface. The incident portion has a refractive surface that refracts the light beams condensed by the first condensing optical system in a direction in which the light beams are condensed, and the refractive surface refracts the light beams so that condensing points of the light beams condensed by the first condensing optical system fall within a condensing range in which the light beams are outputted from the emission surface even when there is a positional deviation between the first and second condensing optical systems within a set tolerance.

Abstract: Provided are a light guiding element (100), a light guiding device (500), and a lighting module (800). The light guiding element (100) includes a light incident portion (1) and a light exit portion (2), where the light incident portion (1) includes a plurality of light guiding columns (11), each of which includes a first end surface (A) connected to the light exit portion (2), a second end surface (B) facing away from the light exit portion, and a side surface formed between the first end surface (A) and the second end surface (B), where the first end surface (A) has an area larger than that of the second end surface (B). Also provided are a light guiding device (500) including the light guiding element (100), and a lighting module (800) including the light guiding device (500). The light guiding element (100) enables, for a generated light type pattern, the shape to be complete, the color to be even, and the phenomena of vignette effect and dark lines to be reduced.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular illumination device including a light emitting portion mounted on a headlight, and capable of outputting light from the light emitting portion forwardly of a vehicle with enhanced design and enhanced visibility. An illumination device is provided on a front portion of a vehicle, and includes a headlight, a light guide, and an outer glass. The outer glass is configured such that a perimeter portion and a front surface portion are integrally formed. The perimeter portion includes an incident portion on a middle portion in a length direction of the light guide, the incident portion allowing incidence of light output from the light guide. The light guide is disposed in proximate to the incident portion. Light incident from the light guide to the perimeter portion is guided forwardly, while repeating reflection on inner and outer circumferential surfaces of the perimeter portion, and output forwardly from an output portion formed on the front side.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a light emitting element; and a plate-shaped light guide arranged such that a longitudinal direction thereof crosses an optical axis of the light emitting element. The plate-shaped light guide includes an introducing portion, a reflecting portion, and an emitting portion. The reflecting portion is arranged in front of the optical axis, and includes a front side reflective surface that reflects the light from the introducing portion toward the emitting portion. The front side reflective surface includes a plurality of diffusing steps that diffuses the light from the introducing portion in an extending direction of the plate-shaped light guide.

Abstract: A lighting device for a visual display in a rearview device of a vehicle includes at least one light element, at least one reflecting element which is included on or in a support element of the lighting device and is adapted to reflect incident light from the light element, at least one absorption element which is included on or in the support element of the lighting device and is adapted to absorb incident light from the light element, and at least one light guide element which is included on or in the support element of the lighting device and is adapted to collect and guide incident light from the light element, where the support element, the reflecting element, the absorption element or the light guide element are at least partially curved away from the light element.

Abstract: A frame includes a resin frame which surrounds at least a part of the side faces of a light guide plate; a reflection diffusion material which is added in the resin frame and reflects and diffuses light; and an absorption material which is added in the resin frame and absorbs light. The reflectance of the resin frame is equal to or greater than 30% and equal to or smaller than 80%.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes a cover lens, a housing that is coupled to the cover lens and that defines a lamp space with the cover lens, a light output unit including a plurality of light generation groups that are arranged in the lamp space in a first direction, and a light guide including a plurality of optical guides that are located inside of the lamp space and that extend in a second direction that defines an angle with respect to the first direction.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a fairlead, and in particular to fairlead including an integrated lighting system. In one example, a fairlead may comprise a frame, the frame including a central, first opening and a second opening disposed above the first opening. The second opening may house an integrated lighting system, the integrated lighting system including a plurality of lights.

Abstract: A travel direction indicator module for an exterior rearview mirror arrangement for a motor vehicle has at least one light source. A first light conductor associated with the at least one light source includes a multiplicity of light decoupling points. The travel direction indicator further includes a second light conductor. The light source couples a first beam part into the first light conductor at a first end and a second beam part into the second light conductor at a first end. A module housing is formed as one injection molded part in common with the first light conductor and the second light conductor. The at least one light source emits light into a single light decoupling area, which is arranged in an area of the second end of the first light conductor situated opposite the first end of the first light conductor. An exterior rearview mirror arrangement having such a travel direction indicator module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A headlamp for a motor vehicle has a multi-aperture projection display, which has a lighting device and a planar image generator and an array of projection lenses, wherein each projection lens is associated with a segment of the planar image generator such that, when the array is illuminated by the lighting device, at least some of the segments are projected in front of the headlamp by the associated projection lenses in order to produce at least one light distribution. Predetermined segments from the segments of the planar image generator in one or more partial areas of the planar image generator are designed and arranged in relation to each other in such a way that, when the illuminant is switched off, a symbol arrangement perceptible to an observer is presented on the planar image generator at a viewing angle of the observer in a predetermined viewing angle range toward the headlamp.

Abstract: A multi-segment turning light lamp includes a lamp housing assembly and a lighting assembly. The lamp housing assembly includes a substrate, a lens having a concave inner surface, and a light divider arrangement disposed between the substrate and the lens. The light divider arrangement includes a plurality of partitions angularly arranged with respect to a center of curvature of the concave inner surface of the lens, and extending radially to the lens. The partitions, the substrate and the lens cooperate to define a plurality of light-exit channels. The lighting assembly includes a plurality of light-emitting elements, each of which is disposed for emitting light through a respective one of the light-exit channels.

Abstract: A luminous motor-vehicle module, comprising an array of light sources and a bifocal imaging device that is designed to project an image of each light source, wherein the luminous module comprises at least one primary optical element, which at its exit does not modify in a vertical direction V the angle of the incident rays, and which allows secondary sources to be formed the lateral dimension of which is larger than a lateral dimension of the light sources and the angular aperture of the emitted secondary light beams of which is smaller than an angular aperture of the light beams emitted by the light sources.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a light source and a plate-shaped light guide body. The plate-shaped light guide body is configured to totally reflect light from the light source that is incident on the plate-shaped light guide body by a plurality of reflective elements formed on a first plate surface of the plate-shaped light guide body, and then, to emit the light from a second plate surface of the plate-shaped light guide body toward the front side of the vehicle lamp. The plurality of reflective elements are disposed in a state of being continuously arranged along a line extending in a required direction. Each of the reflective elements has a substantially concave spherical surface shape or a substantially convex spherical surface shape.

Abstract: A retrieval device for secure retrieval of optical information for a first device from a light source of a second device includes, a housing made from at least one material which is opaque for the light emitted from the light source. The housing is arranged to contain the light from at least a part of the light source. The retrieval device includes an attachment adapted to detachably attach the housing to the second device, a light receiver arranged to receive optical information from the light source, said light receiver located inside the housing, and a connector arranged to transfer an optical and/or electrical signal from the light receiver to the first device.

Abstract: A lamp for a headlamp is provided. The lamp includes at least two light source groups each including at least one controllable light source. The light sources of one light source group are set up for emitting yellow light. The light sources of another light source group are set up for emitting at least one of white or blue light. At least the light sources of the at least two light source groups are arranged for producing light that is collectively emittable.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a radiator grille with a plurality of mutually spaced lighting elements. In the grille, a baffle is mounted in front of each lighting element in the direction of travel and a reflector unit is associated with each lighting element. The reflector unit is configured and arranged such that light from each lighting element is reflected by the associated reflector unit so that light is emitted through the radiator grille out of the motor vehicle to the exterior.

Abstract: An optical module for a motor vehicle including a first optical element including light guides and a projection optic arranged at a distance from the first optical element and having a longitudinal optical axis. The light guides are aligned in a series, perpendicular to the longitudinal optical axis and in a transverse direction, and they include first light guides and second light guides. The first light guides are arranged successively with respect to each other by being interposed between the second light guides, the first light guides each having a transverse dimension less than the equivalent transverse dimension of each of the second light guides. The first light guides are predominantly offset transversely with respect to the longitudinal optical axis.

Abstract: Interlocking light emitting diode (“LED”) light guide tiles are disclosed. The tiles have interlocking edge features that provide physical interlock fitting between tiles and present a continuous appearance, both in an “on,” where LEDs are powered on and emitting light state and an “off” state, where LEDs are powered off and not emitting light. The LED light guide tiles interface with LEDs (housed in or embodied as integrated circuit LED packages) to output light through the surfaces of the light guide. The interlocking edge features of the light guide tiles are shaped to obscure or block an image of the LED packages from being seen by observers looking at the light guide tiles. Light guide tile assemblies or installations can be easily formed out of interchangeable tiles with little or no requirement for relative directional alignment of the tiles.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a front end assembly including a headlamp assembly. The headlamp assembly includes a housing that defines a cavity and an outer lens that closes the cavity. A low beam headlamp assembly is located within the cavity. A shared cover lens is located within the cavity. The shared cover lens has an illumination region. A first light guide device directs a beam of light at the illumination region. A second light guide device directs a beam of light at an area offset from the illumination region and also at the illumination region.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additional headlamp (3, 3?, 3?) for a vehicle, which headlamp is designed to produce a light image in front of the vehicle (1) by emitting light from at least one light module (5) and to project said light image in front of the vehicle by means of a downstream imaging optical unit (8), wherein a first light module (6) is designed to produce a first light image having at least one first light distribution having at lease one first, substantially vertically oriented, linear intensity maximum, and a second light module (7) is designed to produce a second light image having a second light distribution having at lease one second, substantially rectangular intensity maximum, and the light images of both light modules (6, 7) are superposed, wherein the first intensity maximum is vertically below the second intensity maximum.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a light emitting element, a light guide, which includes a light guiding region and a lens region, which are continuous between both ends of the light guide, with the light guiding region to propagate therein light emitted from the light emitting element, with the lens region including a light extracting surface on an opposite side thereof to the light guiding region to extract the light propagated inside the light guiding region to outside, a first cover, which covers a surface of the light guiding region with an air layer therebetween, and a second cover, which covers the first cover while adhering tightly to a side surface of the lens region in such a manner as to hermetically seal the air layer.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a first light guide, a second light guide, a first light source, and a second light source. The first light guide includes a first portion extending in a first direction, a second portion extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a third portion shaped to be bent from the first direction to the second direction and interconnecting the first portion and the second portion. The second light guide extends along the first portion and the third portion and has a shape gradually decreasing in a cross-sectional area outside of the bend of the third portion, thereby merging with the light emitting light guide.

Abstract: A light distributor, a system consisting of a light distributor and an LED luminaire, and a method for producing a light distributor are provided. The light distributor may include a transparent main body having a light entrance area and a light exit area, at least one light-scattering structure with a changed refractive index inside the main body for scattering light, and at least one light-guiding structure with a changed refractive index inside the main body for guiding light. The light-scattering structure and the light-guiding structure may be produced by means of ultrashort pulse laser processing. The light-scattering structure and the light-guiding structure with a changed refractive index may be arranged in the main body.

Abstract: A latitudinal color gradient light guide emits colored light having a color gradient that changes continuously from a base of the light guide to a top or apex of the guide.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light guide assembly. The assembly includes: a light guide body part having a light exit face and a light distribution face; a first light incidence part having a first end and a second end on which at least one first light guiding unit is provided, the first light guiding unit being arranged to receive a first light and direct the first light into the light guide body part; a second light incidence part having a first end and a second end on which at least one second light guiding unit is provided, the second light guiding unit being arranged to receive a second light and direct the second light into the light guide body part, wherein the light distribution face is arranged to reflect the first/second light directed into the light guide body part towards the light exit face.

Abstract: A vehicle LED linear lighting module is provide, including at least one printed circuit board, at least one light bar, an optical colloid and a light conductor. The light bar is disposed on the printed circuit board and composed of a plurality of light emitting diodes in a linear lighting and arranged with equal pitches. The optical colloid has a first optical surface, a second optical surface and a third optical surface, and covers the plurality of light emitting diodes in a full coverage. By using different optical surfaces of the optical colloid and the arrangement of the light incident surface and the light exit surface of the optical conductor, the light strip can greatly improve the light effect.

Abstract: An interior lighting module for a motor vehicle interior, the lighting module including at least two light sources, each light source being associated with an optical guide in order to make at least two distinct light beams. The lighting module thus makes it possible to produce at least two light functions, preferentially distinct from one another. According to the invention, the light sources of the lighting module are secured to one and the same planar substrate in order to facilitate the incorporation thereof in the interior of the motor vehicle and to facilitate the establishing of the electrical connections with the electrical circuit of the interior and also relates to a motor vehicle interior including such an interior lighting module.

Abstract: A lighting device, in particular for a motor vehicle, including a substrate; light sources of the side-emitting LED type, which are placed on the substrate and which illuminate in main directions that are orientated along the substrate; and a screen placed so as to receive the light rays emitted by the light sources. The substrate includes windows and the lighting device furthermore includes reflective surfaces that are placed facing the windows so as to reflect, toward the screen, a portion of the light rays emitted by the light sources.

Abstract: A combination rear lamp is revealed. A light emitting unit is disposed in a mounting space formed between a lamp base and a lamp cover. A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) is arranged at a substrate of the light emitting unit. A transparent first area is formed on a middle part of the lamp cover and a translucent second area is formed around the first area. A light guide bar is located directly under the first area and its length is longer than that of the first area. Two LEDs that emit white light are corresponding to light incident parts on two sides of the light guide bar respectively. Thereby white light emitted and transmitted through the light guide bar and the first area of the lamp cover is projected in a three-dimensional sense. The LEDs and light spot emitted will not be seen through the lamp cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device (1a) for a motor vehicle headlight, comprising a first light-guide (2) unit having a retaining bar (2a) and at least two outcoupling bars (2b) arranged at least at a distance from one another and protruding from the retaining bar (2a), a second light-guide unit (3) having a retaining bar (3a) and at least one outcoupling bar (3b) protruding from the retaining bar (3a), a number of light sources (4) for coupling light into the outcoupling bars (2b, 3b) of the light-guide units (2,3), wherein at least one light source (4) is associated with each outcoupling bar (2b, 3b), and comprising at least one lens (5), preferably a projection lens, arranged after the light-guide units (2, 3) for generating a light distribution, wherein each outcoupling bar (2b, 3b) has a light-outcoupling surface (2c, 3c) for emitting light into the at least one lens (5), wherein the first and the second light-guide units (2, 3) are separate components from one another, which are arranged in rela

Abstract: A vehicle light includes a light compartment, a first light emission unit, and a second light emission unit. The first light emission unit is arranged in the light compartment and includes a first light emission body and a light guide body configured to emit light by internally reflecting light from the first light emission body. The second light emission unit is arranged in the light compartment and includes a second light emission body and a reflector configured to reflect light from the second light emission body in a vehicle forward direction. The light guide body is arranged outward with respect to a vehicle widthwise direction in the light compartment, and a light emission portion of the light guide body at least partially overlaps a path of light reflected by the reflector.

Abstract: A motor vehicle trim part with illumination includes a visible panel that is at least partly translucent and has a visible side. At least one illuminating element is arranged on the opposite side of the visible side of the visible panel. At least one light guide is arranged so that the light of the at least one illuminating element can be coupled and which is optically coupled to the visible panel. The at least one light guide defines a first light path, the end face of which is optically coupled to the visible panel, and a second light path is defined, the lateral surface of which is coupled to the visible panel.

Abstract: A light module of a motor vehicle including: a first transverse row of light sources; a first one-piece primary optical element which has a first forming layer; a bifocal imaging device which is designed to project an image of each light source; characterized in that the light module includes a second transverse row of light sources, the first primary optical element including a second one-piece forming layer which is associated with the second row.

Abstract: A multifunction lamp unit for a vehicle includes a housing, at least one light conductor with at least one illuminant provided by an LED on a printed circuit board, at least one light foil, and a clear lens. A method for manufacturing lamps for vehicles includes producing a housing, a light conductor, and a clear lens as one unit out of plastic in a 3-component injection procedure.

Abstract: A laser head lamp for a vehicle includes: a plurality of lamp modules each comprising a laser diode and configured to output at least one of a low beam or a high beam; at least one processor; and a computer-readable medium coupled to the at least one processor having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to perform operations comprising: acquiring total operation time of each of the plurality of lamp modules; and controlling, based on the acquired total operation times, at least one first lamp module among the plurality of lamp modules differently from at least one second lamp module among the plurality of lamp modules.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a fairlead, and in particular to fairlead including an integrated lighting system. In one example, a fairlead may comprise a frame, the frame including a central, first opening and a second opening disposed above the first opening. The second opening may house an integrated lighting system, the integrated lighting system including a plurality of lights.

Abstract: This vehicle lamp fitting (10) includes a plurality of arranged light sources (12) and a light guide body (11) into which light from the plurality of light sources (12) is introduced. The light guide body (11) includes a light entry section (15) into which the light from the plurality of light sources (12) is incident; a light exit surface (11a) extending in an arrangement direction of the plurality of light sources (12); a step-shaped first lens cut section (21) provided between the light entry section (15) and the light exit surface (11a) and extending in the arrangement direction; and a step-shaped second lens cut section (22) provided between the first lens cut section (21) and the light exit surface (11a) and extending in the arrangement direction.

Abstract: A light assembly (2) such as for a headlight comprises a housing (9), the housing (9) having a rear and a front, whereby in use light is emitted from the front of the housing (9). A transparent or translucent light guide (10, 110) extends from the rear to the front and at least partially surrounded by the housing (9). The light guide (10, 110) lit at its rear and emits light along at least part of its length. It is provided with formations (17, 117) so as to take the appearance of cut glass or crystal and is used as a park light and as part of a welcome sequence.

Abstract: A system of light emitting diodes and lightguides can produce and distribute light in a luminaire. Two or more lightguides can be mounted adjacent one another so that their edges extend alongside one another. An optic can couple light between the light emitting diodes and the edges of the adjacent lightguides. The optic, which can be another lightguide in some examples, can mix, blend, or homogenize light received from the light emitting diodes and distribute the light among the adjacent lightguides. The optic can mix light emitted from multiple light emitting diodes so that light enters the adjacent lightguides uniformly along the edges of the lightguide, thereby eliminating or reducing any bright spots or visual inconsistencies. The optic can further allocate light uniformly among the adjacent lightguides.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp fitting is provided with: a reflector having a first reflector portion; an inner panel; a first light guide member provided along an edge of the first reflector portion toward the center of the vehicle and disposed to be opposed to the first reflector portion; and a light source provided at least on either one end or the other end of the first light guide member so as to allow light to be incident on the first light guide member. The first light guide member is disposed so as to be visually recognized from the side of the vehicle, and part of direct light reflected by a reflective surface of the first light guide member and emitted toward the first reflector portion that has not been emitted ahead of the vehicle by the first reflector portion is emitted toward the side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A backlight apparatus for vehicle and a manufacturing method thereof are provided, in which the backlight apparatus for vehicle includes a case having an opening formed at a lower portion, a lens provided on a front side of the case, a circuit part seated on an inner lower portion of the case through the opening, and mounted with a light source for emitting light; a light guide plate mounted on an inner upper portion of the case through the opening to diffuse the light emitted from the light source and deliver the light to the lens, a reflective plate disposed behind the light guide plate through the opening to reflect light leaking to the back of the light guide plate, and a sealing part for sealing the opening with the circuit part seated therein.

Abstract: A low profile light assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a first lens having an outer profile that provides a portion of an external profile of the vehicle. The assembly also includes a second lens disposed on a side of the first lens that is opposite the outer profile. The light assembly also includes a light curtain that includes a first side that corresponds to a portion of an inner profile of the second lens and a second side, opposite the first side, that includes protrusions evenly spaced along a length of the second side, the protrusions include a first surface that extends a width of the second side. The assembly also includes at least one light source that is directed toward at least some of the first surfaces of the protrusions.

Abstract: A planar light emitting body 6 configured to emit a first illumination light, and a semiconductor light emitting element 7 configured to emit light toward the planar light emitting body 6 are disposed in a lamp chamber 5 defined by a lamp housing 2 having an opening and a cover 3 that covers the opening. The planar light emitting body 6 includes a transmitting layer through which light is caused to pass, and a control layer configured to irradiate light as a second illumination light by controlling a travelling direction of the light that is emitted from the semiconductor light emitting element 7 and passes through the transmitting layer.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle lamp including: a light source; and a light guide extending in a predetermined extension direction and configured to guide therethrough a light from the light source such that the light is incident from a rear surface and emitted from a front surface. The light guide includes a guide element including a front incident surface formed in a portion of the rear surface facing the light source; a side incident surface formed on a side of the front incident surface on the rear surface, and a reflecting surface formed on a side of the side incident surface on the rear surface and configured to totally reflect the light incident from the side incident surface toward the front surface. A joint portion between the front incident surface and the side incident surface is formed as a curved surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molded part, in particular a decorative part and/or cladding part that is configured as a molded part for a vehicle interior, comprising a decorative layer having a transparent lacquer layer, a carrier which is disposed on a rear side of the decorative layer, and a light source for illuminating and/or trans-illuminating the lacquer layer. The molded part according to the invention is characterized in that light which emanates from the light source is launched laterally directly and/or indirectly by way of at least one light conductor into the lacquer layer. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a molded part, in particular a molded part according to the invention.

Abstract: A light-transmitting member is arranged such that light emitted from a light guide enters. Light which enters an incident end surface is emitted from an emitting end surface. The light-transmitting member has a wide width portion and a narrow width portion. A width of the incident end surface of the wide width portion is larger than a width of the light guide in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the light guide. A width of the incident end surface of the narrow width portion is smaller than the width of the incident end surface of the wide width portion. The incident end surface has a curved surface convex toward the light guide at least in the wide width portion. A curvature of the incident end surface in the wide width portion is greater than a curvature of the incident end surface in the narrow width portion.

Abstract: A light assembly is provided herein. The light assembly includes a pair of light assemblies disposed on opposing sides of a rear portion of a vehicle. Each light assembly includes a housing and a lens. A light source is disposed in the housing and is configured to create a first predefined illumination pattern. A controller is configured to selectively activate the first illumination pattern from one of the pair of housings corresponding to a direction of a vehicle steering wheel rotation.