Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam; Switching to high beam:; Switching to low beam:- Page 189

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Auto High-Beam

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When auto high-beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low 
beam based on the following conditions.

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How 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.

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The brightness of the lights from the preceding or 
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

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Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow, 
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

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Surrounding light sources, such as street lights, 
electric billboards and traffic lights are illuminating 
the road ahead.

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The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

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The road is bumpy or has many curves.

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A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a 
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or 
oncoming direction.

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Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

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A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object 
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

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The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under 
roadside trees or behind median barriers.

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The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle, 
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low 
beam when:

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Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

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The camera has detected a dense fog.

Switching to high beam:

All of the following conditions must 
be met before the high beams turn 
on.

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Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more.

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There are no preceding or 
oncoming vehicle with headlights 
or taillights turned on.

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There are few street lights on the 
road ahead.

Switching to low beam:

One of the following conditions 
must be met before the low beams 
turn on.

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Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24 
km/h) or less.

●

There is a preceding or oncoming 
vehicle with headlights or 
taillights turned on.

●

There are many street lights on 
the road ahead.