Lexus UX (2022 year). Manual in english — page 11

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Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D6,
will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.

A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.

Q

When the “-” paddle shift switch is oper-

ated with the shift lever in the D position

The shift range is downshifted to a range

that enables engine braking force that is

suitable to driving conditions.

Q

Automatic deactivation of shift range

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will

be deactivated in the following situations:

O

When the vehicle comes to a stop

O

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for

more than a certain period of time in one

gear step

O

When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-

tion other than D

O

When the “+” paddle shift switch is

pressed and held

To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to
S. Shift ranges can be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches (if equipped).

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from S1 to S6, will
be displayed on the meter.

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D6

A gear in the range between

D1 and the selected shift

range is automatically cho-

sen depending on vehicle

speed and driving conditions

D1

Setting the shift range at D1

Selecting shift ranges in the S
position

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The initial shift range in S mode is 4.

Q

Shift ranges and their functions



You can choose from 6 levels of
accelerating force and engine brak-
ing force.



A lower shift range will provide
greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine revolu-
tions will also increase.

Q

S mode

O

When the shift range is 4 or lower, hold-

ing the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift

range to 6.

O

Automatically selects a higher shift range

before the engine speed becomes too

high.

Q

Downshifting restriction warning

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances,

downshifting may not be possible even

when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is

operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

The turn signal lever can be used to
show the following intentions of the
driver.

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

3

Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

4

Left turn

Q

Turn signals can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

Q

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear

turn signal lights has not burned out.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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If the turn signals stop flashing before a

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

Q

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and
released manually.

1

Push the switch to set the parking
brake

The parking brake indicator light will turn
on.
Press and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.

2

Pull the switch to release the park-
ing brake

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.

Operating instructions

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• Operate the parking brake switch while

depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake automatic

release function, the parking brake can
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function,
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light turn off.

Q

Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.



When the shift lever is shifted from
P, the parking brake will be
released, and the parking brake
indicator light will turn off.



When the shift lever is shifted to P,
the parking brake will be set, and
the parking brake indicator light will
turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the vehicle
stopped and the brake pedal
depressed.

Q

Turning the automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

Q

Parking brake operation

O

When the power switch is not in ON, the

parking brake cannot be released using

the parking brake switch.

O

When the power switch is not in ON,

automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) is not available.

Q

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

O

When the shift lever is shifted from P, the

parking brake will be released in auto-

matic mode.

O

When all of the following conditions are

met in manual mode, the parking brake

can be released by depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift lever is in D, S or R

Q

If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly

over a short period of time, the system may

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If

this happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will return

after about 1 minute.

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If “Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB

Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-

information display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Q

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

Q

Parking brake indicator light

O

Depending on the power switch mode,

the parking brake indicator light will turn

on and stay on as described below:

ON: Comes on until the parking brake is

released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15

seconds.

O

When the power switch is turned off with

the parking brake set, the parking brake

indicator light will stay on for about 15

seconds. This does not indicate a mal-

function.

Q

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

Q

Parking the vehicle



P.170

Q

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven

with the parking brake engaged. “EPB

Applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display (with the vehicle reached a

speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).

Q

If the brake system warning light comes

on



P.412

Q

Usage in winter time



P.312

WARNING

Q

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Q

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the

shift lever to P, set the parking brake and

make sure that the vehicle does not

move.

Q

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and

check the warning messages.

Q

When the parking brake cannot be

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking

performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-

ately if this occurs.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

comes on. While the system is holding the
brake, the brake hold operated indicator

comes on.

Q

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on

in the following conditions:

O

The driver’s door is not closed.

O

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

O

“Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information display.

If any of the conditions above are detected

when the brake hold system is enabled, the

system will turn off and the brake hold

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the brake, a

warning buzzer will sound and a message

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set

automatically.

Q

Brake hold function

O

If the brake pedal is left released for a

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the

parking brake will be set automatically. In

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

O

To turn the system off while the system is

holding the brake, firmly depress the

brake pedal and press the button again.

O

The brake hold function may not hold the

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A

warning buzzer will sound and the multi-

information display will inform the driver

of this situation. If a warning message is

shown on the multi-information display,

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

Q

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to

release the parking brake.

O

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

O

Operate the parking brake switch with

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light goes off. (



P.195)

Q

When an inspection at any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer is nec-

essary

When the brake hold standby indicator

(green) does not illuminate even when the

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever is
in D, S or N with the system on and
the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift lever in D or S to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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hold system operating conditions met, the

system may be malfunctioning. Have the

vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

Q

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or

“Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer immediately.

Q

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to

indicate a system malfunction or to inform

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow

the instructions.

Q

If the brake hold operated indicator

flashes



P.415

WARNING

Q

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a

steep incline, exercise caution. The brake

hold function may not hold the vehicle in

such a situation.

Q

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when

the gripping ability of the tires has been

exceeded. Do not use the system when

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

Q

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed

for use when parking the vehicle for a

long period of time. Turning the power

switch off while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake, which

would cause the vehicle to move. When

operating the power switch, depress the

brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and

set the parking brake.

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*

: If equipped

Press the ASC switch.

The indicator on the switch will turn on.
Press the ASC switch again to turn the
ASC system off.
Even if the indicator is illuminated, when
the driving mode (



P.301) is set to Eco

drive mode or Custom mode (power/train
control is set to “ECO”), or EV drive mode
(



P.188) is turned on, ASC system does

not operate.

Q

Operating conditions

The ASC system operates when all of the

following conditions are met.

O

EV drive mode (



P.188) is turned off

O

The driving mode (



P.301) is set to

other than Eco drive mode or Custom

mode (power/train control is set to

“ECO”)

ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol/Acceleration Sound
Control)

*

The ASC system directs certain
sounds from the front of the cabin
to the vehicle interior, and harmo-
nizes these sounds with the actual
sound of the engine and exhaust in
order to allow the driver to feel
acceleration and the state of the
engine more strongly.

Turning ASC system on

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Operating the

switch turns on

the lights as follows:

1

The front position, tail, license

plate and instrument panel lights
turn on.

2

The headlights and all the

lights listed above turn on.

3

The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (



P.201) and all the

lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.

Q

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

Q

Daytime running light function

To make your vehicle more visible to other

drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically when-

ever the hybrid system is started and the

parking brake is released with the headlight
switch in the

position. (Illuminate

brighter than the front position lights.) Day-

time running lights are not designed for use

at night.

Q

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

Q

Automatic light off system

O

When the light switch is in

or

:

The headlights and front fog lights (if

equipped) turn off automatically if the

power switch is turned to ACC or OFF.

O

When the light switch is in

position:

The headlights and all the lights turn off

automatically if the power switch is

turned to ACC or OFF.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power

switch to ON, or turn the light switch to

position once and then back to

or

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.

Turning on the headlights

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.

Q

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power switch is

turned off or turned to ACC and the

driver’s door is opened while the lights are

turned on.

Q

Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not

interfere with other road users.

Q

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent 12-volt the battery of the

vehicle from discharging, if the light switch
is in the

or

position when the

power switch is turned off, the 12-volt bat-

tery saving function will operate and auto-

matically turn off all the lights after

approximately 20 minutes.
When the power switch is turned to ON,

the 12-volt battery-saving function will be

disabled.
When any of the following are performed,

the 12-volt battery-saving function is can-

celed once and then reactivated. All the

lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes

after the 12-volt battery- saving function has

been reactivated:

O

When the headlight switch is operated

O

When a door is opened or closed

Q

Welcome light illumination control

The front position lights automatically turn

on at night when the doors are unlocked

using the entry function or wireless remote
control if the light switch is in the

posi-

tion.

Q

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be

changed.

(Customizable features:



P.482)

1

With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.

You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.

This system allows the headlights and
front position lights to be turned on for
30 seconds when the power switch is
OFF.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
with the light switch is in

after turn-

ing the power switch off.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is not

operating.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Extended Headlight Lighting
system

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Pull the lever toward you and release it
again to turn off the lights.

When any of the following conditions is
met, while the headlights (low beam)
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is
to ensure excellent visibility when
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.



The steering wheel is operated



The turn signal lever is operated



The shift lever is in R (both left and
right side cornering lights)

Q

Cornering light control

O

The lights illuminate when the vehicle

speed is approximately 30 km/h (19

mph) or less. However, the lights turn off

when the vehicle speed increases to

approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or

more.

O

After the lights remain illuminated for 30

minutes, they automatically turn off.

*

: If equipped



Adjusts the brightness and illumi-
nated area of the high beams
according to the vehicle speed.



Adjusts the intensity of the high
beams, while driving on a curve, so
that the area in the direction that the
vehicle is turning will be illuminated
more brightly than other areas.



Operates the shaded high beams so
that the area around vehicles ahead
is partially not illuminated while all
other areas continue to be illumi-

Cornering lights (if equipped)

AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)

*

The Adaptive High-beam System
uses a front camera located behind
the upper portion of the windshield
to assess the brightness of the lights
of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc.,
and automatically controls the
headlight light distribution as nec-
essary.

WARNING

Q

Limitations of the Adaptive High-

beam System

Do not overly rely on the Adaptive High-

beam System. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings and

turning the high beams on or off manu-

ally if necessary.

Q

To prevent incorrect operation of the

Adaptive High-beam System

Do not overload the vehicle.

System functions

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nated with the high beams.

The shaded high beams help optimize for-
ward visibility while reducing the dazzling
effect on the drivers of vehicles ahead.

Illuminated area of the high beams

Illuminated area of the low beams



Adjusts the distance that the low
beams are projected according to
the distance to a preceding vehicle.



When driving at low speeds, the
cornering lights will illuminate the
area around both front corners of
the vehicle.

1

Press the Adaptive High-beam
System switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the

or

position.

The AHS indicator will come on when the

system is operating.

Q

Operating conditions of the Adaptive

High-beam System

O

When all of the following conditions are

met, the high beams will be turned on

automatically and the system will oper-

ate:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 60

km/h (38 mph) or more.

*

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

*

: When the vehicle speed is approximately

60 km/h (38 mph) or more, the area in
the direction that the vehicle is turning
will be illuminated more brightly than
other areas while driving on a curve.

O

When all of the following conditions are

met, the shaded high beams will turn on

and the distance that the low beams are

projected will be adjusted automatically,

depending on the location of vehicles

ahead:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 60

km/h (38 mph) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are vehicles ahead with headlights

or tail lights turned on.

O

If any of the following conditions are met,

the high beams or shaded high beams will

be changed to the low beams automati-

cally:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 60 km/h (38 mph).

Activating the Adaptive High-
beam System

A
B

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• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• There are many vehicles ahead.

O

When the vehicle speed is between

approximately 3 and 15 km/h (1.9 and

9.3 mph), the cornering lights will turn

on.

Q

Front camera detection information

O

The high beams may not be automatically

changed to the shaded high beams in the

following situations:

• When vehicles ahead suddenly appear

from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from

sight due to repeated curves, road divid-

ers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the

faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

O

The high beams may be changed to the

shaded high beams if a vehicle ahead that

is using fog lights without its headlights

turned on is detected.

O

House lights, street lights, traffic signals,

and illuminated billboards or signs and

other reflective objects may cause the

high beams to change to the shaded high

beams, cause the high beams not to

change to the shaded high beams, or

change the area that is not illuminated.

O

The following factors may affect the

amount of time taken to turn the high

beam on or off, or the speed by which the

areas not illuminated change:

• The brightness of headlights, fog lights,

and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles

ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-

tional lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled

vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient,

curve, condition of the road surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of

luggage

O

The light distribution control of the head-

lights may change unexpectedly.

O

Bicycles or similar objects may not be

detected.

O

In the following situations the system may

not be able to correctly detect the sur-

rounding brightness level. This may cause

the low beams to remain on or the high

beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or

vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is neces-

sary to manually switch between the high

and low beams.

• When driving in inclement weather

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog,

mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• When the front camera is deformed or

dirty

• When the temperature of the front cam-

era is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness level is

equal to that of headlights, tail lights or

fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles

ahead are turned off, dirty, changing

color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow,

dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle

• When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and dark-

ness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving

ascending/descending roads, or roads

with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces

(such as stone-paved roads, gravel

roads, etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking

curves or driving on a winding road

• When there is a highly reflective object

ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is

highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is listing or tilting due to

a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed

between the high beams and low beams

repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high

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beams may be flashing or dazzling

pedestrians or other drivers

• When the vehicle is used in an area in

which vehicles travel on the opposite side

of the road of the country for which the

vehicle was designed, for example using

a vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in

a left-hand traffic area, or vice versa

• When going through the Straits of Dover.

Q

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.483)

Q

Switching to the low beams

Press the Adaptive High-beam System
switch.

The AHS indicator will turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Adaptive
High-beam System again.

Q

Switching to the high beams

Push the lever away from you.

The AHS indicator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Adaptive High-beam System
again.

Q

Temporarily switching to the low
beams

Pull the lever toward you and then
return it to its original position.

The high beams are on while the lever is
pulled toward you, however, after the lever
is returned to its original position, the low
beams remain on for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the Adaptive High-beam
System will be activated again.

Q

Temporarily switching to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low

beams when the high beam may cause

problems or distress to other drivers or

pedestrians nearby.

Turning the high beams on/off
manually

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: If equipped

1

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the

or

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

come on when the system is operating.

Q

Conditions to turn the high beams

on/off automatically

O

When all of the following conditions are

met, the high beams will be turned on

automatically (after approximately 1 sec-

ond):

• The vehicle speed is approximately 30 -

40 km/h (19 - 25 mph)

*

or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road

ahead.

O

If any of the following conditions are met,

the high beams will turn off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 25 - 30 km/h (16 - 19 mph)

*

.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or

tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road

ahead.

*

: The vehicle speed at which the high

beams are automatically turned on/off
may vary depending on the country for
which the vehicle is approved.

Q

Front camera detection information

O

The high beams may not be automatically

turned off in the following situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears from

around a curve

AHB (Automatic High
Beam)

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The Automatic High Beam uses a
front camera located behind the
upper portion of the windshield to
assess the brightness of the lights of
vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc.,
and automatically turns the high
beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High

Beam

Do not overly rely on the Automatic

High Beam. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings and

turning the high beams on or off manu-

ally if necessary.

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To prevent incorrect operation of the

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High
Beam

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be

detected due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from a far-

away lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not

on

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The high beams may be turned off if a

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out its headlights turned on is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals,

and illuminated billboards or signs and

other reflective objects may cause the

high beams to change to the low beams,

or the low beams to remain on.

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The following factors may affect the

amount of time taken for the high beams

to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights, fog

lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles

ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-

tional lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled

vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient,

curve, condition of the road surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of

luggage in the vehicle

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The high beams may turn on or off unex-

pectedly.

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Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be

detected.

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In the following situations the system may

not be able to correctly detect the sur-

rounding brightness level. This may cause

the low beams to remain on or the high

beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or

vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is neces-

sary to manually switch between the high

and low beams.

• When driving in inclement weather

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog,

mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• When the front camera is deformed or

dirty

• When the temperature of the front cam-

era is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness level is

equal to that of headlights, tail lights or

fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles

ahead are turned off, dirty, changing

color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow,

dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle

• When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and dark-

ness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving

ascending/descending roads, or roads

with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces

(such as stone-paved roads, gravel

roads, etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking

curves or driving on a winding road

• When there is a highly reflective object

ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is

highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to

a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed

between the high beams and low beams

repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high

beams may be flashing or dazzling

pedestrians or other drivers

• When the vehicle is used in an area in

which vehicles travel on the opposite side

of the road of the country for which the

vehicle was designed, for example using

a vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in

a left-hand traffic area, or vice versa

• When going through the Straits of Dover.