AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
When the light control switch is in the Auto position, the automatic light control system detects ambient light levels and controls the low beam headlights, clearance lights, taillights and license plate lights.
*1: w/ Front Fog Light
*2: w/ Rear Fog Light
LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM (for Driver Door-linked Light Auto Turn-off System)
The light auto turn-off system is used to prevent the exterior lights from being accidentally left on (headlights, front fog lights*1, rear fog light*2, taillights, clearance lights and license plate lights).
When all of the following conditions are met, the headlights, front fog lights*1, rear fog light*2, taillights, clearance lights and license plate lights turn off:
The ignition switch is turned from ON to off.
The headlights, front fog lights*1, rear fog light*2, taillights, clearance lights and license plate lights are on.
The driver door is opened.
*1: w/ Front Fog Light
*2: w/ Rear Fog Light
LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM (except Driver Door-linked Light Auto Turn-off System)
The light auto turn-off system is used to prevent the exterior lights from being accidentally left on (low beam headlights, high beam headlights, front fog lights*1, rear fog light*2, taillights, clearance lights and license plate lights).
The lights that will turn off will vary according to the position of the light control switch as shown in the table below.
| Switch Condition | Outline |
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| Light control switch in Auto position | While the exterior lights are turned on, this control automatically turns them off when the ignition switch is turned from ON to off. |
| Light control switch in tail or head position | While the exterior lights are turned on, this control automatically turns off only the low beam headlights, high beam headlights and the front fog lights*1 when the ignition switch is turned from ON to off. Tech Tips Taillights, clearance lights, license plate lights and rear fog light*2 remain on. |
LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM (w/ Delay Function)
The light auto turn-off system is used to prevent the exterior lights from being accidentally left on (headlights, front fog lights*1, rear fog lights*2, taillights, clearance lights, license plate lights).
*1: w/ Front Fog Light
*2: w/ Rear Fog Light
This system has the following functions.
| Function | Outline |
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| Delay Function | The exterior lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds when all of the following conditions are met:
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| Door Control Transmitter-linked Function | The exterior lights turn off immediately when the delay function is active and the following condition is met:
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| Door Open-linked | The exterior lights automatically turn off immediately when all of the following conditions are met:
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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
The daytime running light system is designed to automatically illuminate the daytime running lights (high-intensity clearance lights) during the daytime to make the vehicle more visible to other vehicles.
This system is controlled by the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).
This system is enabled when the following conditions are met:
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
The engine speed signal is input (engine running).
The light control switch is in the off or Auto position (and the taillight are not turned on via the automatic light control system).
The parking brake switch is release.
FOLLOW ME HOME SYSTEM (w/ Follow Me Home System)
The follow me home system is designed to illuminate the low beam headlights for approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is parked.
This system is controlled by the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).
This system is enabled when the following conditions are met:
Turn the ignition switch off.
The light control switch is in the off or Auto position.
The light control switch is pulled to flash the headlights once.
WELCOME LIGHT ILLUMINATION CONTROL
When a wireless door unlock operation or entry door unlock* operation is performed at nighttime, the taillights, clearance lights and license plate lights illuminate for approximately 15 seconds.
*: w/ Entry and Start System
LANE CHANGE FLASHER CONTROL
This control is performed by the combination meter assembly.
When the headlight dimmer switch assembly (turn signal switch) is moved to the lane change position (it is not necessary to hold the switch) during a lane change, the turn signal light flashes a specified number of times.
While the turn signal light is flashing after the headlight dimmer switch assembly (turn signal switch) has been moved to the lane change position, the turn signal light turns off if the headlight dimmer switch assembly (turn signal switch) is moved in the opposite direction.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM (w/ Automatic High Beam System)
General
The automatic high beam system enhances the illumination of the area in front of the vehicle to improve visibility for the driver. It works by detecting light from the front of the vehicle, using the forward recognition camera, and turns the high beams of the headlights on or off automatically.
Function of Main Components
| Component | Outline |
|---|---|
| Forward recognition camera | Determines when to turn the high beams on and off after identifying the lights of oncoming vehicles, preceding vehicles and other lights from the picture information of its camera sensor. Then, it sends high beam request signals to the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) via CAN communication. |
| Airbag sensor assembly | Outputs yaw rate information to the forward recognition camera. |
| Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)*1 | Outputs the information about the speed of the wheels. This information is used by the forward recognition camera to turn the high beams on and off. |
| Brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU)*2 | |
| Combination meter assembly | Turns on the automatic high beam indicator light and displays a message on the multi-information display based on an indicator illumination request signal from the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU). Tech Tips
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| Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) |
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| Auto high beam switch | Enables or disables the automatic high beam system. |
| Headlight dimmer switch assembly | Outputs light control switch information to the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU). |
*1: for Hydraulic Brake Booster
*2: for Vacuum Brake Booster
Basic Function
When all of the following conditions are met, the automatic high beam system is activated and the automatic high beam indicator light turns on:
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
The light control switch is in the Auto or Head position and the low beam headlights are on.
The headlight dimmer switch is in the high position.
The auto high beam switch is on.
When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams automatically turn on after a short delay:
Vehicle speed is more than approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). (for European Models)
Vehicle speed is more than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph). (except European Models)
The area in front of the vehicle is dark.
There are no oncoming vehicles with headlights on.
There are no preceding vehicles with taillights on.
There are few streetlights along the street ahead.
When any of the following conditions are met, the high beams automatically turn off after a short delay:
Vehicle speed is less than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph). (for European Models)
Vehicle speed is less than approximately 25 km/h (16 mph). (except European Models)
There are oncoming vehicles with headlights on.
There are preceding vehicles with taillights on.
Light from streetlights ahead is higher than a specified threshold.
When any of the following conditions are met, the automatic high beam system will be canceled and the indicator light will turn off:
Turn the ignition switch off.
The light control switch is turned to any position except the Auto or Head position.
The headlight dimmer switch is moved to the low position.
The auto high beam switch is off.
Tech Tips
It is possible to manually turn the high beams on and off by performing either of the following operations:
When changing the high beams controlled by the automatic high beam system to the low beams manually, move the headlight dimmer switch to the low position. The automatic high beam system will be canceled and the low beams will be turned on. To enable the automatic high beam system again, move the headlight dimmer switch to the high position.
When changing the low beams controlled by the automatic high beam system to the high beams manually, turn the auto high beam switch off. The automatic high beam system will be canceled and the high beams will be turned on. To enable the automatic high beam system again, turn the auto high beam switch on.
Tech Tips
The automatic high beam system monitors the area in front of the vehicle using the forward recognition camera and makes a judgment to turn on the high beams when the surrounding area is dark (there are no headlights from oncoming vehicles and no taillights from preceding vehicles). High beam control limitations:
When the surrounding area is not dark enough, the high beams will not turn on even if the low beam headlights are turned on by the automatic light control system and the automatic high beam indicator light on the combination meter assembly illuminates. (The light level sufficient to turn the auto low beams on is not the same as the light level required to automatically change the low beams to high beams.)
When an oncoming vehicle suddenly appears at a sharp curve or a vehicle crosses the path of the vehicle, the high beams may remain on.
When the fog lights of an oncoming vehicle are detected, the high beams may be turned off.
The timing of the high beams turning on and off may differ depending on the brightness of headlights or fog lights from oncoming vehicles or the taillights of preceding vehicles.
The timing of the high beams turning on and off may differ between normal conditions (good weather) and when driving on wet, frozen or snowy roads.
The timing of the high beams turning on and off may differ depending on the number of occupants and amount of cargo present.
Be aware that on some occasions, the high beams may switch on and off unexpectedly.
Tech Tips
Forward recognition camera continually monitors the light level in the area in front of the vehicle. There is a delay in turning on the high beams. Even when there is no ambient light, the high beams will not turn on immediately. The delay will vary depending on the situation.