As for the e-codes, they aren't really any better than the US spec lamps. They use two H1 bulbs, which are decent, but significantly down on lumens compared to the HIR bulbs available for the US 9005 high beams. I live in Norway and my 1997 model V70 headlights are using H7 lamps for both high and ...

I think the pre-wiring is meant for side directional indicator blinkers. At least that's how they are set up in Europe. I have only seen that use for this lamp.