Smart High Beam

Smart High Beam is a system that automatically adjusts the headlight range (switching between high beam and low beam) according to the brightness of other vehicles and road conditions.

Operating Condition

1. Set the light switch to the AUTO position.

2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you. Smart High Beam () indicator will illuminate.

3. The Smart High Beam will turn on when the vehicle speed is above 45 km/h.

• If the lever is pushed away while the Smart High Beam is operating, the Smart High Beam will turn off and the high beam will remain on continuously. Smart High Beam () indicator will turn off.
• If the lever is pulled toward you while the Smart High Beam is operating, the Smart High Beam will turn off.

4. If the light switch is in the headlight position, Smart High Beam will turn off and the low beam will remain on continuously.

The high beam switches to low beam under the following conditions.

- When Smart High Beam is turned off.
- When the light switch is not in the AUTO position.
- When the headlights of an oncoming vehicle are detected.
- When the taillights of a preceding vehicle are detected.
- When the surroundings are bright enough that high beams are not needed.
- When street lights or other light sources are detected.
- When vehicle speed is below 35 km/h.

CAUTION

The system may not operate normally under the following conditions.

• When the light from an oncoming or preceding vehicle is not detected due to a damaged lamp, being hidden from view, etc.
• When the lamp of an oncoming or preceding vehicle is covered with dust, snow, or water.
• When the light from an oncoming or preceding vehicle is not detected due to exhaust smoke, steam, fog, snow, etc.
• When the windshield is covered with foreign matter such as ice, dust, or fog, or is damaged.
• When there is a lamp of a similar shape to the lamps of the preceding vehicle.
• When it is difficult to see due to fog, heavy rain, or snow.
• When the headlamp has not been repaired or replaced at an authorized dealer.
• When the headlamp aim is not adjusted correctly.
• When driving on a narrow, winding road or an uneven road.
• When driving downhill or uphill.
• When only a part of the vehicle ahead is visible, at an intersection or on a curved road.
• When there is a traffic light, a reflective sign, a flashing sign or a mirror.
• When road conditions are poor, such as when the road is wet or covered with snow.
• When the vehicle headlamps are off but the fog lamps are on.
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve.
• When the vehicle is tilted due to a flat tire or towing.
• When the LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist System) warning light illuminates.

WARNING

• Do not attach any accessories, stickers or window tint to the windshield.
• If the windshield has been replaced by an authorized dealer.
• Do not remove or tamper with the parts related to the Smart High Beam System.
• Be careful not to get water on the smart high beam unit.
• Do not place items on the instrument panel that reflect light, such as mirrors, white paper, etc. The system may malfunction if sunlight is reflected.
• The Smart High Beam System may not always operate correctly. For your safety, always check the road conditions. When the system does not operate normally, manually switch between high beam and low beam.