AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM PRECAUTION


  1. PRECAUTION FOR AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM


    1. General Description

      The automatic high beam system is a system that helps ensure visibility by automatically turning the high beams on and off. In addition, due to control limitations of the automatic high beam system, it may be necessary to manually turn the high beams on and off. For safety reasons, make sure to turn the high beams on and off manually according to the driving conditions.

    2. Conditions Unsuitable for Using Automatic High Beam System

      Under the following conditions, the automatic high beam system might not detect other vehicles or lights correctly, or the high beams might cause glare or flash pedestrians or the occupants of other vehicles. Manual operation should be considered.

      Factor Condition
      Weather/Climate When driving in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.).
      Front windshield

      • When the front windshield is not clear (ice, snow or frost on the glass).

      • When the front windshield is dirty (sand, mud, water stains or bugs on the glass).

      • When the front windshield is cracked.

      • When the front windshield is fogged-up.

      • When the front windshield has a film attached.

      • When an object on the instrument panel reflects off of the front glass.

      • When any other abnormal conditions exist with the front glass.
      Forward recognition camera (w/ Pre-crash Safety System)

      • When the forward recognition camera is deformed.

      • When the forward recognition camera is dirty.

      • When any other abnormal conditions exist with the forward recognition camera.
      Inner rear view mirror assembly (w/o Pre-crash Safety System)

      • When the inner rear view mirror assembly is deformed.

      • When the inner rear view mirror assembly is dirty.

      • When any other abnormal conditions exist with the inner rear view mirror assembly.
      Nearby vehicles or lights

      • When lights similar to headlights or taillights are in the vicinity of the vehicle.

      • When a nearby vehicle has no lights or its lights are off.

      • When a vehicle in front has misaligned lights, or its lights are changing color.

      • When a vehicle in front has extremely dirty headlights or taillights.
      Road conditions

      • When driving in areas where the conditions often change between bright and dark.

      • When driving on hilly roads.

      • When driving on winding roads or around sharp curves.

      • When driving on bumpy roads (cobblestone paving, gravel roads, rough unpaved roads, etc.).

      • When highly reflective objects are in front of the vehicle (mirrors, road signs, etc.).
      Own vehicle

      • When the headlights are damaged, deformed or dirty.

      • When the vehicle posture is abnormal (posture has changed due to the vehicle being fully loaded, a trailer being towed, road conditions, etc.).

      • When the vehicle has other malfunctions or has been modified.
      Automatic high beam system

      Malfunction:

      When the indicator light on the combination meter assembly is off and "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed on the multi-information display.

      Others:


      • When the automatic high beam system does not seem to be turning the high beams on and off properly.

      • When the automatic high beam system is frequently turning the high beams on and off.

      • When the glare from the high beams would disturb pedestrians or the drivers of other vehicles.

  2. PRECAUTIONS FOR REPLACING FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA


    1. When the forward recognition camera is replaced with a new one, or when the windshield glass is removed/installed, beam axis learning needs to be performed. If camera beam axis learning is not performed and the lane departure alert system is operated, a DTC is output.

    2. When replacing the forward recognition camera, make sure to replace it with a new one. If a device which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in the forward recognition camera will not match the information from the vehicle and, as a result, a DTC may be stored.

  3. PRECAUTION FOR REPLACING WINDSHIELD GLASS ASSEMBLY

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    1. When replacing the windshield glass assembly with the forward recognition camera installed, make sure to replace it with a genuine windshield glass assembly made for the forward recognition camera. A windshield glass assembly other than a genuine windshield glass assembly for the forward recognition camera does not have a camera installation bracket. Therefore, the forward recognition camera cannot be installed. If the camera is mounted on a windshield glass assembly that is not a genuine windshield glass assembly made for the forward recognition camera, the automatic high beam system may not operate properly because of the opacity of the window glass and the shape of black ceramic parts.