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Exterior Lighting

Automatic High Beam Control

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How Automatic High Beam Control Works

Automatic High Beam Control turns the high beams on when it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects headlamps or taillamps ahead of your vehicle or street lighting, the system turns the high beams off.

A camera sensor, mounted in the center behind the windshield of your vehicle, constantly monitors the conditions for turning the high beams on and off.

Ford Escape. Automatic High Beam Control
  1. Without automatic high beam control.
  2. With automatic high beam control.

Automatic High Beam Control Precautions

Automatic High Beam Control Requirements

The system turns the high beams on if all of the following occur:

  • You turn on the system.
  • You set the lighting control to the AUTO position.
  • The ambient light level is low enough that you need high beams.
  • There is no vehicle traffic ahead of you.
  • Vehicle speed is above approximately 32 mph (52 km/h).

Automatic High Beam Control Limitations

The system turns the high beams off if any of the following occur:

  • You turn the system off.
  • You set the lighting control to any position other than AUTO.
  • The ambient light level is high enough that you do not need high beams.
  • The system detects approaching headlamps or taillamps.
  • The system detects heavy rain, snow or fog.
  • The system detects street lighting.
  • The camera has reduced visibility.
  • Vehicle speed drops below approximately 27 mph (44 km/h).

Turning Automatic High Beam Control On and Off

  1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Vehicle Settings .
  3. Press Lighting .
  4. The Automatic High Beam switch turns the system on or off.

Automatic High Beam Control Indicators

Ford Escape. Automatic High Beam ControlIlluminates to confirm the system is ready to assist.

Canceling Automatic High Beam Control

Ford Escape. Automatic High Beam Control

Push the lever away from you to turn the high beams on.

Push the lever away from you again to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you one-third of the way to turn Automatic High Beam Control on again.

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