Operating Condition

1. Set the light switch to the AUTO position.

2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you.

The high beam assist indicator will illuminate.

3. The high beam assist system will activate when the vehicle speed exceeds 45 km/h.

4. If the light switch is in the headlight position, high beam assist will be turned off and the low beam will remain on continuously.

The high beam will switch to low beam under the following conditions.

- When headlights of an oncoming vehicle are detected
- When taillights of a preceding vehicle are detected
- When a street light or other light source is detected
- When high beam assist is turned off
- When vehicle speed is below 35 km/h

CAUTION

The system may not operate normally under the following conditions.

• When light from an oncoming or preceding vehicle is not detected due to a damaged or concealed lamp, etc.
• When the lamp of an oncoming or preceding vehicle is covered with dust, snow or water.
• When light from an oncoming or preceding vehicle is not detected due to exhaust gas, smoke, fog, snow, etc.
• When the windshield is obstructed by foreign matter such as ice, dust or fog, or is damaged.
• When a similar lamp is installed on the vehicle's headlights.
• When visibility is poor due to fog, heavy rain or snow.

CAUTION

• When the headlights have not been repaired or replaced at an authorized dealer.
• When the headlamp aim is not adjusted correctly.
• When driving on a narrow or winding road, or an uneven road.
• When driving downhill or uphill.
• When only a portion of the preceding vehicle is visible.
• When there is a traffic light, reflective sign, flashing sign or mirror.
• When road conditions are poor, for example wet or covered with snow.
• When the headlights of the preceding vehicle are off and its fog lights are on.
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
• When the vehicle is tilted due to a flat tire or is being towed.

WARNING

• Do not attach any accessories, stickers or window tint to the windshield.
• When the windshield has been replaced at an authorized dealer.
• Do not remove or modify the related parts of the high beam assist.
• Be careful not to allow water to enter the high beam control 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 high beam assist system may not always operate correctly. For your safety, always check road conditions. When the system does not operate normally, manually change between high beam and low beam.