uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam
Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This system is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
How to Use the Auto High-Beam
■
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
■ Activating the system
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and between the high beam and low beam switches automatically
depending on the situation.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies depending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
• The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 568
Light Switch
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
• Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
• Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
• When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
• Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out either of the procedures below and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever towards you and release it.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Turn the light switch to
then turn the light switch to AUTO.
If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
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■ Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When the auto high-beam indicator comes on, the headlights switch between high
beam and low beam based on the following conditions.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, the auto high-beam system
may not switch the headlights properly or the
switching timing may be changed. In case of the
automatic switching operation does not fit for your
driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.
High beam
Low beam
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
• The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
• Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
• Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traffic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
• The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.
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Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or more.
There are no preceding or
km/h) or less.
There is a preceding or oncoming
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oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
There are few street lights on the
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
There are many street lights on
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road ahead.
the road ahead.
• The road is bumpy or has many curves.
• A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
• Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.
• A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
• The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under
roadside trees or behind median barriers.
• The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
■ Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it.
u To reactivate the auto high-beam, follow either of the procedures below and
the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever towards you and release it.
• Turn the light switch to
position.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to
and then to AUTO when the lever is in the low beam
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
• Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.
• The camera has detected dense fog.
.
u To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
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1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
How to turn off the Auto High-Beam System
You can turn the auto high-beam system on and off.
2 Settings* P. 135
2 Customized Features P. 376
If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate:
Camera temperature too high message appears:
• Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
• Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.
If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate:
Clean front windshield or poor viewing
condition. message appears:
• Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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