AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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.
   Lane departure warning camera	When the lane departure warning camera is deformed. When the lane departure warning camera is dirty. When any other abnormal conditions exist with the lane departure warning camera.
   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 Check Headlight System 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.

3. Windshield Replacement Precautions

   The timing of the high beams turning on and off differs depending on the light transmission rate of the glass. For this reason, when replacing the windshield, replace it with an original equipment part.

4. Lane departure warning camera Handling Precautions

   Failure to observe the following precautions may result in a malfunction:

   
   

   • Do not touch the lens of the lane departure warning camera with bare hands.

   
   

   • Do not allow anything to adhere to the lane departure warning camera lens.

   
   

   • Do not apply strong impacts to the lane departure warning camera.

   
   

   • Do not allow any liquid to contact the lane departure warning camera.

   
   

   • Do not apply excessive force when installing, removing, or replacing the lane departure warning camera. Doing so may deform the lane departure warning camera, bracket.

   
   

   • Do not use a deformed lane departure warning camera.

   
   

   • Replace the windshield glass when the bracket is deformed or damaged.

   
   

   • Do not use a lane departure warning camera that has been dropped.

   
   

   • Make sure to wear clean cotton gloves or equivalent when installing or removing the lane departure warning camera as they will not function properly if oil adheres to the part.

   
   

   • Do not pull on the wire harness when disconnecting the lane departure warning camera connector.