AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK


  1. AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK


    1. Check the operation of the inner rear view mirror assembly indicator light.


      1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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        *1 Indicator Light
        *2 AUTO Switch

        Check that the inner rear view mirror assembly indicator light comes on.

      3. Press the inner rear view mirror assembly AUTO switch once.

      4. Check that the inner rear view mirror assembly indicator light goes off.

      5. Press the inner rear view mirror assembly AUTO switch once again.

      6. Check that the inner rear view mirror assembly indicator light comes on.

        Tech Tips

        If the inner rear view mirror assembly indicator light flashes, turn the ignition switch off, then turn the ignition switch to ON. If the inner rear view mirror assembly indicator light flashes continuously, replace the inner rear view mirror assembly.

    2. Check the operation of the automatic high beam indicator light.


      1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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        Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

      3. Cover the automatic light control sensor to turn the low beam headlights on.

      4. Turn the dimmer switch to the high position.

      5. Check that the automatic high beam indicator comes on.

    3. Check the operation of the automatic high beam function.


      1. At night, when driving the vehicle with the automatic high beam system in standby mode, check that the high beams automatically turn on after a short delay when all of the following conditions are met:


        • Vehicle speed is more than 34 km/h (21 mph).

        • 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.

      2. At night, when driving the vehicle with the high beams turned on by the automatic high beam system, check that the automatic high beam system turns off the high beams and returns to standby mode when any of the following conditions are met:


        • Vehicle speed is less than 27 km/h (17 mph).

        • The level of ambient light is higher than a specified threshold.

        • There are oncoming vehicles with headlights on.

        • There are preceding vehicles with taillights on.

        • Light from streetlights ahead is higher than a specified threshold.