How does automatic high beam control work?

Automatic high beam control turns the high beams on if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system turns the high beams off.

A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, continuously monitors conditions to turn the high beams on and off.

A Without automatic high beam control.
B With automatic high beam control.

Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off

1. From the settings menu, press Vehicle.
2. Press Lighting.
3. Switch Auto High Beam on or off.

Automatic High Beam Control Limitations

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

• You switch the system off.
• You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough that you do not require high beams.
• The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or a leading vehicle's tail lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• The vehicle speed falls below approximately 30 km/h.

Note: The deactivation speed may be lower on curves.

For specific information on your vehicle, refer to your Owner's Manual.