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Combined high and low beam

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Reflector, left headlight 

Fig 1: Identifying Segments Of Moveable Reflector
GLL146382Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The illustration is an outline diagram showing the various segments of the moveable reflector.

The reflector has a complex shape in which different segments are used depending on whether high beam or low beam is in use.

The reflector is moveable suspended and is moved between two fixed positions.

The lamp remains in a fixed position.

The headlight lens is clear.