Instruments and controls / Light control switch 3-73
! How to temporarily lower the sensitivity of the high beam assist function
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The sensitivity of the high beam assist function can be lowered by performing the following operations .
1 . Before turning the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position , set the light control switch to the “ AUTO ” position and push the signal lever forward ( high beam position ).
2 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position and within approximately 15 seconds , press the “ / ” ( following distance setting ) switch more than 10 times consecutively .
When the sensitivity of the high beam assist function is lowered , the high beam assist indicator light “ ” on the combination meter will flash .
NOTE
. The sensitivity of the high beam assist function cannot be lowered in the following conditions . – Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control indicator is illuminated . – The EyeSight warning indicator ( yellow ) is illuminated . . The sensitivity of the high beam 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
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