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Light Control Switch
– 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 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,
etc.
– Movement and direction of an oncoming
vehicle or a vehicle ahead.
– When the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle
ahead illuminate on only one side.
– When the oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead is a motorcycle.
– Conditions of a road (slope, curve,
road surface, etc.).
– Number of passengers and weight
of loaded cargo.
– Limitation of the detection ability of
the stereo camera.
& Daytime Running Light System
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WARNING
When the daytime running lights are
illuminated, the tail lights do not
illuminate. When it becomes dark
outside, turn the light switch to the
“ ” position to illuminate the headlights
and tail lights. This will improve
visibility and allow other drivers
to see your vehicle more easily.
The daytime running lights will automatically
illuminate when the following conditions
are fulfilled.
. The engine is running.
. The parking brake is fully released.
. The light control switch is in the
“AUTO”, “ ” or off position.
. The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
NOTE
When the light switch is in the “ ”
position, the instrument panel illumination,
front side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are also illuminated.