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! Tips for the high beam assist system s03ah0703
. The high beam assist function recognizes the condition 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 . – If there are lights similar to the headlights or the tail lights in the surrounding area .
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– 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 .
– When the stereo camera is deformed or the stereo camera lenses are dirty .
– Immediately after the engine has started .
. In the following conditions , the headlight mode will not be automatically
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changed from the high beam to the low beam . – When your vehicle passes an oncoming vehicle suddenly in a blind curve .
– When another vehicle passes in front of your vehicle .
– When an oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead comes in and out of view because of continuous curves , median strips , roadside trees , etc .
. If the stereo camera detects the light of the front fog lights of an oncoming vehicle , the headlight mode may change from the high beam to the low beam automatically .
. The headlight mode may change from the high beam to the low beam , or the low beam mode may continue , when affected by a street light , traffic signal , illumination of an advertisement board , or a reflective object such as a road sign and signboard .
. The timing of the change of headlight mode may differ due to the following factors . – Color or brightness of the headlights of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle ahead .
– The headlights of the oncoming vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle ahead are covered with mud , snow ,
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