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assist function returns to normal level the next time the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/ “ OFF ” position and the engine is restarted .
! How to change the headlight mode manually
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Change to the low beam :
When you return the turn signal lever to the center position , the high beam assist function will turn off and the high beam assist indicator light will turn off .
Change to the high beam :
When you turn the light control switch to the “ ” position , the headlight mode will be changed to the high beam .
At this time , the high beam assist function will turn off , the high beam assist indicator light will turn off and the high beam indicator light will turn on .
NOTE
. After manually changing the headlight mode to the high beam , if you turn on the high beam assist function , return the light control switch to the “ AUTO ” position .
. When manually changing the headlight mode to the high beam , if you turn the light control switch to the “ ” position , the instrument panel illumination , parking lights , front side marker lights , rear side marker lights , tail lights and license plate lights will be on .
! Tips for the high beam assist system
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. The high beam assist function recognizes the conditions surrounding the vehicle based on the brightness of illumination ahead of your vehicle , etc . Therefore , the headlight mode may switch in some situations that do not match to the driver ’ s sense .
. A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be detected .
. Under the following situations , the brightness of ambient illumination may not be detected correctly and the high beam assist function may not work properly . As a result , the glare of the high beam may disturb the oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead . Also , the low beam mode may continue although there are no oncoming vehicles and vehicles ahead . In the such cases , change the headlight mode manually . – In bad weather ( fog , snow , sand storm , heavy rain , etc .). – When the windshield glass is dirty or fogged . – When the windshield is cracked or damaged .
– When the stereo camera is deformed or the stereo camera lenses are dirty .
– If there are lights similar to the headlights or the tail lights in the surrounding area .
– When an oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead is driven without its headlights and tail lights on .
– If the headlights of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle ahead are dirty or discolored , or if the light beams are not aimed correctly .
– When a rapid change of brightness continues while driving .
– When driving on a road with many ups and downs or uneven surfaces .
– When driving on a road with many curves .
– When there are some objects that reflect light strongly , such as a road sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead .
– When the rear part of the vehicle ahead , such as a container , reflects light strongly .
– When the headlights of your vehicle are damaged or dirty .
– When your vehicle is tilted , such as in case the vehicle has a flat tire or is being towed .