Vehicle Lighting Zones Explained

BuzzyBud

As we gain a deeper understanding of our Bronco exterior lighting needs, the following material might be helpful.

The link below gives us a chart showing the 7 lighting zones.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/Science-of-Lighting/Lighting-Zones.asp
Once you understand the lighting zones you can then select lighting which is tailored to the zone you need illuminated. Scroll down to see the zones which are illuminated with this light.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/product...xaGYaQXCBOIk53_wR5Yf8n75kyRKjR1saAnVxEALw_wcB

That’s actually important stuff!

@BuzzyBud where did you go? Missing all your posts...

JFord

@BuzzyBud where did you go? Missing all your posts...

I was wondering the same thing. Where did @BuzzyBud go??

Bronc96

I was wondering the same thing. Where did @BuzzyBud go??

@BuzzyBud is a cool guy....

Bronc96

I was wondering the same thing. Where did @BuzzyBud go??

Yeah, I've noticed he has been gone awhile. I hope everything is alright.
I consider @BuzzyBud as our Chuck Norris. I'm sure he is all good. :)

Deano Bronc

Yeah, I've noticed he has been gone awhile. I hope everything is alright.
I consider @BuzzyBud as our Chuck Norris. I'm sure he is all good. :)
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I’m hoping he’s on a super secret BN mission.

JFord

I’m hoping he’s on a super secret BN mission.

Hey, mission accomplished! Actually, needed to fit in a camping trip to northern Maine before the snow arrives and the snowmobile crowd descends on my favorite spots. Sorry not very exciting, but fun all the same. Perhaps Chuck Norris would have a more exciting life. :)

Been giving more thought to my tentative plan for utilizing Baja Designs lights to be installed after I take delivery. Although Rigid could have similar lights, the B&P did not provide us with the details I needed. Of course, that may all change after Ford releases their revised B&P early next year. In the meantime, I began work on a lighting concept plan.

I began by reviewing the Lighting Zones so I would select the correct options.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/Science-of-Lighting/Lighting-Zones.asp

I will probably select Squadron SAE Pair LED Wide Cornering, Amber for street legal snow/fog/dust. These will give me coverage in Zones 1 & 2. These might be placed within my Badlands steel bumper.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/Squadron-SAE-Pair-LED-Wide-Cornering-Amber.asp

Next, I will select Squadron Sport, Pair Amber LED Driving/Combo for Off-Road Only where snow/fog/dust is an issue. These will give me additional coverage for Zone 3. These might be placed in or on the steel bumper.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/squadron-sport-pair-amber-led-driving-combo.asp

For my ditch lights, I will select S2 Pro, LED Spot for Off-Road Only ditch illumination. These will give me coverage for Zone 4. These will be placed on the ditch light located next to the rear-view mirrors.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/s2-pro-led-spot.asp

In addition, I may be installing lighting for Zone 7 in the rear.

RTL-M, 6" Light Bar (bajadesigns.com)

Also, maybe a lower grill level light bar which will not compromise my front trail camera for additional off-road driving/combo lighting later. Rock lights attached to the underbody may be considered. I will be certain to allocate my aux switches accordingly.

For me, it is a more comprehensive plan than utilizing the current B&P options.

Last but not least, I will probably be using a dedicated fuse box (space permitting) rather than inline fuses to aid in ongoing maintenance.

My question is geared more towards explaining the vehicle exterior zone lighting as described in the Bronco Quick Reference Guide. It states:
EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING*
You can illuminate the exterior of your truck by selecting from up to four exterior zone lighting areas. To use exterior zone lighting, select Features on the touchscreen, then select Zone Lighting. Use the selections on the screen to switch on and off the zone lighting and adjust the settings. You can use zone lighting when your vehicle is on or off. When it is off, the lighting turns off after a certain period of time.

Is this feature controlling the headlights, reverse lights, etc.?

N0PRO

My question is geared more towards explaining the vehicle exterior zone lighting as described in the Bronco Quick Reference Guide. It states:
EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING*
You can illuminate the exterior of your truck by selecting from up to four exterior zone lighting areas. To use exterior zone lighting, select Features on the touchscreen, then select Zone Lighting. Use the selections on the screen to switch on and off the zone lighting and adjust the settings. You can use zone lighting when your vehicle is on or off. When it is off, the lighting turns off after a certain period of time.

Is this feature controlling the headlights, reverse lights, etc.?

Headlights, reverse lights, side marker "spot lights" on side mirrors, puddle lamps underneath the side mirrors.

OK, thanks

My (possibly dumb) question: Where is this Bronco Quick Reference Guide? It sounds like something that would needlessly take hours of my time.

EDIT: Knowing that someone would call out my laziness and tell me to search it, I did and found the thread. Carry on everyone.

EDIT TO THE EDIT: Oh my! The Quick Reference Guide has just ruined any chance for productivity this morning. Thanks alot!

88to21bronco

My (possibly dumb) question: Where is this Bronco Quick Reference Guide? It sounds like something that would needlessly take hours of my time.

EDIT: Knowing that someone would call out my laziness and tell me to search it, I did and found the thread. Carry on everyone.

EDIT TO THE EDIT: Oh my! The Quick Reference Guide has just ruined any chance for productivity this morning. Thanks alot!

Here you go!
https://community.thebronconation.com/forums/threads/bronco-quick-reference-guide.3506/

Deano Bronc

Here you go!
https://community.thebronconation.com/forums/threads/bronco-quick-reference-guide.3506/

Hey! You linked it and didn't even call out my laziness. Note in the edits I got motivated and did the legwork. But thanks!