LIGHTING SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK


  1. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK


    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    2. Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

    3. Cover the automatic light control sensor.

    4. Check that the taillights and low beam headlights turn on.

    5. Uncover the automatic light control sensor.

    6. Check that the low beam headlights and taillights turn off.

  2. LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (except Driver Door-linked Auto Light Turn-off System)


    1. When the light control switch is in the tail or head position


      1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      2. Turn the low beam headlights or high beam headlights on.

      3. Turn the engine switch off.

      4. Check that the low beam headlights and high beam headlights turn off immediately.

        Tech Tips

        The taillights and rear fog light* remain on.

        *: w/ Rear Fog Light

    2. When the light control switch is in the AUTO position


      1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      2. Turn the taillights, low beam headlights, high beam headlights or rear fog light* on.


        • *: w/ Rear Fog Light

      3. Turn the engine switch off.

      4. Check that all of the lights turn off immediately.

  3. LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (for Driver Door-linked Auto Light Turn-off System)


    1. Close all of the doors.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the taillights, low beam headlights, high beam headlights and rear fog lights* on.


      • *: w/ Rear Fog Light

    4. Turn the engine switch off.

    5. Open the driver door.

    6. Check that all of the lights turn off immediately.

  4. LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Delay Function)


    1. When the taillights are on (low beam headlights are not on)


      1. Close all of the doors.

      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      3. Turn the taillights on.

      4. Turn the engine switch off.

      5. Open the driver door.

      6. Check that all of the lights turn off immediately.

    2. When the low beam headlights are on


      1. Close all of the doors.

      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      3. Turn the low beam headlights on.

      4. Turn the engine switch off.

      5. Open any of the doors.

      6. Close the door.

      7. Check that all of the lights turn off after 30 seconds (delay function).

        Tech Tips

        Before the lights turn off, if the lock button on the key is pushed after all of the doors are locked, all of the lights will turn off immediately.

  5. OUTSIDE HANDLE LIGHT CONTROL OPERATION CHECK

    Note

    Before performing an operation check, check that the lighting system customization is set to its initial setting.

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    1. Check that the respective lights turn off after illuminating (for approximately 15 seconds) from when the engine switch is off and all doors are closed and locked to when the front or rear door is unlocked (by key-linked function, wireless, or entry function).

    2. Check that the respective lights turn off after illuminating (for approximately 15 seconds) from when the engine switch is off and all doors are closed and locked to when the certification area is entered with the electrical key transmitter.

    3. Check that the respective lights turn off when the following conditions are met: any door is opened before the lights turn off from a condition where the engine switch is off and the lights are timer controlled (illuminated for approximately 15 seconds), and 15 seconds have elapsed since the door is opened.

    4. Check that the respective lights turn off when any of the following conditions is met: all the doors are closed or locked, or the engine switch is turned on (IG) from a state where the engine switch is off and the lights are timer controlled (illuminated for approximately 15 seconds).

  6. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

    Note

    Vehicles displaying the Item "DRL Function" on the GTS:

    This check is possible only when the "DRL Function" customize setting is set to "ON" on the GTS. (The default setting is "ON".)

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    1. Start the engine.

    2. Turn the light control switch to the off* or AUTO position (with the low beam headlights not turned on via the automatic light control system).


      • *: w/ Light Control Switch Off Position

    3. Release the parking brake.

    4. Check that the daytime running lights come on.

  7. WELCOME LIGHT ILLUMINATION CONTROL OPERATION CHECK

    Note


    • When operation of the alarm memory function is requested, welcome light illumination control does not operate.

    • This check is possible only when the "Light up Clearance Lights at Door Unlock Function" customize setting is set to "ON" on the GTS. (The default setting is "ON".)

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    1. Turn the engine switch off.

    2. Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

    3. Cover the automatic light control sensor.

    4. Close and lock all doors.

    5. Unlock all doors by wireless door unlock or entry door unlock.

    6. Check that the taillights, clearance lights, front side marker lights and license plate lights come on for 15 seconds.

  8. FOLLOW ME HOME SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Follow Me Home System)


    1. Turn the engine switch off.

    2. Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

    3. Pull the light control switch to flash the headlights once.

    4. Check that the low beam headlights come on for approximately 30 seconds.

  9. CORNERING LIGHT CONTROL OPERATION CHECK


    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    2. Turn the light control switch to the HEAD position.

    3. Perform the following operations while driving the vehicle at 30 km/h (19 mph) or less and check that the cornering lights operate appropriately.


      • Operate the right turn signal switch and check that the cornering light RH illuminates.

      • Operate the left turn signal switch and check that the cornering light LH illuminates.

      • Turn the steering wheel 80 degrees or more to the right and check that the cornering light RH illuminates. Turn the steering wheel to an angle of 30 degrees or less and check that the cornering light RH turns off.

      • Turn the steering wheel 80 degrees or more to the left and check that the cornering light LH illuminates. Turn the steering wheel to an angle of 30 degrees or less and check that the cornering light LH turns off.

      • Move the shift lever to R and check that the cornering light LH and cornering light RH illuminate.

  10. ADAPTIVE HIGH BEAM SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/ Adaptive High Beam System)

    Note

    Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the adaptive high beam system operation check.

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      *a Adaptive High Beam Indicator

      When all of the following conditions are met, the adaptive high beam indicator illuminates (green) indicating the adaptive high beam system is on.


      • The engine switch is on (IG).

      • The light control switch is in the head or AUTO position.*

      • The low beams are operating.

      • Turn the headlight dimmer switch to the high position.*

      • Turn the adaptive high beam switch on.

      Tech Tips

      *: If the condition is not met, the notification "To Activate AHS, Switch Headlights to High Beam" is displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly.

      Note


      • When the forward recognition camera cannot correctly detect objects due to inclement weather such as thick fog or other visual obstructions, the adaptive high beam indicator may not turn on and consequently the adaptive high beam system may not operate.

      • If the temperature of the forward recognition camera is excessively high, or performing the forward recognition camera axis calibration due a change in the attitude of the vehicle, such as when fully loaded, the adaptive high beam indicator may not turn on and consequently the adaptive high beam system may not operate.

      • When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, the adaptive high beam system may not operate until the vehicle steering sensor zero point calibration has been performed. After reconnecting the cable, drive the vehicle to initialize the steering sensor zero point value.

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    2. When the following conditions are met while the adaptive high beam system is on, after a short period of time the high beam headlights will turn on.


      • Vehicle speed is more than approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).

      • There are no illuminated headlights or taillights of other vehicles in front of the vehicle.

      • The area in front of the vehicle has few street lights and is sufficiently dark.


      1. The high beam control mode changes in accordance with vehicle speed.

        Illumination Mode Description Vehicle Speed
        Except Europe Europe
        Residential Area Mode At low speeds, in consideration of the drivers field of vision, the illuminated area is widened. The brightness of the headlights is adjusted to ensure that pedestrians are visible while not being dazzled. Reduces illumination of the side of the road.

        15 to 30 km/h

        (9 to 25 mph)

        		 -
        Normal Mode At medium speeds, the illuminated area in front of the vehicle is extended and necessary areas to the left and right of the vehicle are illuminated.

        30 to 80 km/h

        (25 to 50 mph)

        60 to 100 km/h

        (37 to 62 mph)
        High Speed Mode At high speeds, the illuminated area in front of the vehicle is extended and increased in brightness and the additional high beams are used.

        80 km/h or more

        (50 mph or more)

        100 km/h or more

        (62 mph or more)

    3. When the following conditions are met while the adaptive high beam system is on, cut-off line tilt control (function that adjusts the upper illumination area of the low beam headlights) will operates.


      • Vehicle speed is more than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph).

      • The area in front of the vehicle is dark.

      • The headlights of oncoming vehicles or taillights of preceding vehicles are detected.

    4. When the following conditions are met while the adaptive high beam function is operating, after a short period of time the brightness and illumination area of the high beams will change according to the detected conditions.


      • Vehicle speed is more than approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).

      • The headlights of oncoming vehicles or taillights of preceding vehicles are detected.

      • The area in front of the vehicle has few street lights and is sufficiently dark.

    5. When the following conditions are met while the adaptive high beam function is operating, headlight swivel control will operate.


      • Vehicle speed is more than approximately 30 km/h (25 mph).

    6. When the following conditions are met while the adaptive high beam function is operating, the high beam headlights will turn off.


      • Vehicle speed is less than approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).

      • The headlights of oncoming vehicles or taillights of preceding vehicles are detected.

      • The area in front of the vehicle is light.

      • Multiple vehicles are detected in front of the vehicle.

      • The movement of a vehicle in front is rapid and causing glare.

    7. When the following conditions are met, operation of the adaptive high beam system is canceled and the adaptive high beam indicator in the combination meter assembly is turned off.


      • The engine switch is turned off.

      • The light control switch is turned to any position except the AUTO or head position.

      • The low beams are not operating.

      • The dimmer switch is moved to the low position.

      • Turn the adaptive high beam switch off.

    8. The adaptive high beam system may not operate correctly under the following conditions.

      Cause Details
      Weather/Climate

      • Inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog or snow.

      • The temperature inside the vehicle is high.

      • The taillights of a proceeding vehicle are obscured by snow, etc.
      Front windshield

      Refer to Front Camera System

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      Forward recognition camera

      Refer to Front Camera System

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      Nearby vehicles or lights

      • There are lights that resemble headlights or taillights in the surrounding area.

      • The headlights of an oncoming vehicle or taillights of a preceding vehicle are not illuminated.

      • The headlights of an oncoming vehicle or taillights of a preceding vehicle are dirty or discolored.

      • An oncoming or preceding vehicle has only one of its headlights or taillights on or is a motorcycle.

      • The headlights of an oncoming vehicle are misaligned.

      • The rear of a preceding vehicle is highly reflective or has a highly reflective object attached.

      • A bicycle or similar lightweight vehicle is detected.

      • There is a sudden change in brightness.
      Road conditions

      • Driving on an undulating road.

      • Driving on a road with many curves or a sharp curve.

      • Driving on a road with a poor surface such as an unpaved road.

      • There is a strong reflection from a sign or mirror in front of the vehicle.
      Own vehicle

      • The headlights are malfunctioning.

      • The attitude of the vehicle is abnormal such as when the vehicle is fully loaded with passengers and luggage, has a flat tire, or is towing a trailer.
      Adaptive High beam System

      • "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message is displayed on the multi-information display.

      • In the following situations, it may be necessary to manually turn the adaptive high beam system off:


        • When the adaptive high beam system does not seem to be changing the illuminated area properly.

        • When the adaptive high beam system constantly changes the illuminated area.

        • When the high beams may disturb pedestrians or the drivers of other vehicles.

  11. AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK (w/o Adaptive High Beam System)


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      *a Automatic High Beam Indicator Light

      Check the operation of the automatic high beam indicator light.


      1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      2. Turn the light control switch to the AUTO or head position.

      3. Turn the headlight dimmer switch to the high position.

      4. Turn the automatic high beam main switch on.

        Tech Tips

        If the automatic high beam main switch is turned on when the light control switch is not in the AUTO or head position, or the dimmer switch is not in the high position, "To Active Auto High Beam, Switch Headlights to High Beam" will be displayed on the multi-information display.

      5. Check that the automatic high beam indicator light turns on.

        Note

        When the forward recognition camera cannot correctly detect objects due to inclement weather such as thick fog or other visual obstructions, the automatic high beam indicator may not turn on and consequently the automatic high beam system may not operate.

    2. 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 approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). (for Europe)

        • Vehicle speed is more than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph). (except Europe)

        • 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 approximately 30 km/h (19 mph). (for Europe)

        • Vehicle speed is less than approximately 25 km/h (16 mph). (except Europe)

        • 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.