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3. 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“” on the combination meter will flash.
NOTE
. The sensitivity of the high beam assist function cannot be lowered in the following conditions.
– 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“ OFF” position and the hybrid system is restarted.
How to change the headlight mode manually s03ah0702
Change to the low beam:. Set the light control switch to“”.
. Pull the lever while the high beam is turning on and release it.
Change to the high beam: Push the lever forward and release it.
At this time, the high beam assist function will turn off, the high beam assist indicator 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, push the lever forward and release it.
. When manually changing the headlight mode to the high beam, if you turn the light control switch to the“” position, the parking lights, front side marker lights, rear side marker lights,
tail lights and license plate lights will turn on.
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. 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.
– 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.
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