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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

CAUTION

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  Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera, 

otherwise the system will not operate normally.

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  Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the vehicle while 

paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and 

low beams manually if necessary.

NOTE

The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following 

conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch 

between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic 

conditions.

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  When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, 

and traffic signals.

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  When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and 

signs.

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  When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.

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  When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.

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  When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim 

or not illuminated.

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  When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.

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  When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats 

are occupied.

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  When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires 

onto your windshield.

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