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4-2. Driving procedures

Q

Shifting the shift position from P to 
other positions

While depressing the brake pedal 
firmly, operate the shift lever. If the 
shift lever is operated without 
depressing the brake pedal, the 
buzzer will sound and the shifting 
operation will be disabled.

When selecting the shift position, 
make sure that the shift position has 
been changed to the desired posi-
tion by checking the shift position 
indicator provided on the instru-
ment cluster.

The shift position cannot be 
changed from P to M directly.

Q

Automatic P position selection function

In the following situations, the shift position 

is automatically changed to P.

O

When pressing the power switch with the 

vehicle stopped while the power switch is 

in ON mode and the shift position is in a 

position other than P (after the shift posi-

tion has changed to P, the power switch 
will turn off)

*

O

When the driver’s door is opened and all 

of the following conditions are met, while 

the shift position is in a position other than 

P

• The power switch is in ON mode.

• The driver is no wearing the seat belt.

• The brake pedal is not depressed.
To start off the vehicle after the shift position 
is changed to P, operate the shift lever 
again.

O

When the vehicle is stopped after the 

hybrid system has been stopped in an 

emergency while driving

O

When voltage of the 12-volt battery 

drops while the shift position is in a posi-

tion other than P

*

: When the power switch is pressed while 

driving at extremely slow speeds, such as 
immediately before stopping the vehicle, 
the shift position may automatically 
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle is 
completely stopped before pressing the 
power switch.

Q

When the power switch is changed to 

ACCESSORY mode with the shift posi-

tion held in N

O

Performing the following operations 

allows the power switch to be set to 

ACCESSORY mode with the shift posi-

tion held in N.

1

Operate the shift lever and change the 

shift position to N when the hybrid sys-

tem is operating.

2

Return the shift lever to its regular posi-
tion (

).

3

Operate the shift lever to N and hold it 

there until the buzzer sounds.

4

Press the power switch within 5 sec-

onds after the buzzer sounds.

The power switch will be set to ACCES-
SORY mode with the shift position in N.

*

 

Make sure to check that the buzzer sounds 

and “Holding N Push P Switch When 

Done” is displayed on the multi-information 

display.

O

To change to a shift position other than N, 

press the P position switch. The shift posi-

tion will be changed to P.

*

: To keep this state, do not operate the 

power switch. If the power switch is oper-

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ated repeatedly, the power switch will 
turn off after the shift position has auto-
matically changed to P.

Q

If the shift position cannot be shifted 

from P

There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery 

is discharged. Check the 12-volt battery in 

this situation. (

P.465)

Q

Driving mode

P.292

Q

Snow mode

Snow mode can be selected to suit the 
conditions when driving on slippery 
road surfaces, such as on snow.

Turn the 

 switch backward.

The snow mode indicator comes on.

Turn the 

 switch backward again to 

return to normal mode.

Q

Snow mode automatic deactivation

Snow mode is automatically deactivated if 

the power switch is turned off after driving 

in snow mode.

WARNING

Q

P position switch

O

Do not press the P position switch 

while the vehicle is moving.

If the P position switch is pressed when 

driving at very low speeds (for exam-

ple, directly before stopping the vehi-

cle), the vehicle may stop suddenly 

when the shift position switches to P, 

which could lead to an accident.

O

In order to prevent the shift position 

from accidentally being changed, do 

not touch the P position switch when 

not using them.

NOTICE

Q

Notes regarding shift lever and P 

position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift 

lever and P position switch in quick suc-

cession.

The system protection function may acti-

vate and it will not be temporarily possi-

ble to shift the shift position other than P. 

If this happens, please wait for a while 

before attempting to change the shift 

position again.

Q

When exiting the vehicle (driver’s 

seat only)

Check that the shift position indicator 

shows P and that the parking brake indi-

cator is illuminated before opening the 

door and exiting the vehicle.

Q

When changing the power switch to 

ACCESSORY mode with the shift 

position held in N

Even if the hybrid system is not operating, 

by operating the shift lever and the 

power switch, the power switch may be 

changed to ACCESSORY mode with 

the shift position held in N. Make sure 

that the hybrid system is operating 

before performing the operation.

Selecting the driving mode

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To drive using temporary shift range 
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle 
shift switch. 
When the “-” paddle shift switch is 
operated, the shift range switches to a 
range that enables engine braking 
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch 
is operated, the shift range switches to 
a range that is one range higher than 
the current range. 
Changing the shift range allows 
restriction of the highest shift range, 
preventing unnecessary upshifting and 
enabling the level of engine braking 
force to be selected.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D10, 
will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the 
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down 
for a period of time.

A lower shift range will provide greater 
engine braking forces than a higher shift 
range.

Q

Automatic deactivation of shift range 

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will 

be deactivated in the following situations:

O

When the vehicle comes to a stop

O

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for 

more than a certain period of time

O

When the shift lever is moved to D again

O

When the “+” paddle shift switch is 

pressed and held

O

When dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range or cruise control is oper-

ating

Q

Downshifting restriction warning 

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances, 

downshifting may not be possible even 

when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A 

buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter M mode, shift the shift position 
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing 
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.

Selecting shift ranges in the D 
position

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D10

A gear in the range between 

D1 and the selected shift 

range is automatically cho-

sen depending on vehicle 

speed and driving conditions

D1

Setting the shift range at D1

Selecting gears in the M position

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1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the 
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be 
fixed and displayed in the meter.

When in the M position, the gear will 
not change unless the paddle shift 
switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, 
the gears will be automatically 
changed in the following situation:

When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).

When vehicle speed increases 
(upshift only).

When the accelerator pedal is firmly 
depressed.

When it is necessary to protect the 
transmission when the transmission 
fluid temperature is high or low, or 
other reasons.

When particulate matter has accu-
mulated in the exhaust filter.

Also, the gear will not shift when the 
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift 
operation is performed.

Q

Downshifting restriction warning 

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances, 

downshifting may not be possible even 

when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A 

buzzer will sound twice.)

The Gear Shift Indicator display is a 
guide to help the driver achieve 
improved fuel economy and reduced 
exhaust emissions within limits of 
engine performance.

When not in operation

Shift-up indicator

Q

Gear Shift Indicator function

This function automatically operates 
during M mode.

By following the Shift-up indicator 
and shifting up accordingly, it is pos-
sible to achieve improved fuel econ-
omy and reduced exhaust 
emissions.

The Gear Shift Indicator does not 
have a similar function for down-
shifting.

Gear Shift Indicator

A
B

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Depending on the driving condi-
tions, the Gear Shift Indicator may 
not display the Shift-up indicator 
while driving in M mode.

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (move the 
lever partway and release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

3

Lane change to the left (move the 
lever partway and release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

4

Left turn

Q

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch <power switch> is in 

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

Q

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear 

turn signal lights has not burned out.

Q

If the turn signals stop flashing before a 

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

WARNING

Q

Gear Shift Indicator display 

For safety, the driver should not look only 

at the display. Refer to the display when it 

is safe to do so while considering actual 

traffic and road conditions. 

Failure to do so may lead to an accident.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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Customization

P.495

Q

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and 
released manually.

1

Push the switch to set the parking 
brake

The parking brake indicator light will turn 
on.
Press and hold the parking brake switch if 
an emergency occurs and it is necessary to 
operate the parking brake while driving.

2

Pull the switch to release the park-
ing brake

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or 
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking 
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever 
operation. Also, even in automatic 
mode, the parking brake can be set 
or released manually.

Operating instructions

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• Operate the parking brake switch while 

depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake automatic 

release function, the parking brake can 
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function, 
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 
light turn off.

Q

Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, press and 
hold the parking brake switch until a 
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

When the automatic mode is turned 
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.

When the shift position is shifted 
from P, the parking brake will be 
released, and the parking brake 
indicator light will turn off.

When the shift position is shifted to 
P, the parking brake will be set, and 
the parking brake indicator light will 
turn on.

Operate the shift lever and P position 
switch with the vehicle stopped and the 
brake pedal depressed.

Q

Turning the automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and 
hold the parking brake switch until a 
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

Q

Parking brake operation

O

When the engine switch <power switch> 

is not in IGNITION ON mode <ON 

mode>, the parking brake cannot be 

released using the parking brake switch.

O

When the engine switch <power switch> 

is not in IGNITION ON mode <ON 

mode>, automatic mode (automatic 

brake setting and releasing) is not avail-

able.

Q

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

O

When the shift position is shifted from P, 

the parking brake will be released in 

automatic mode.

O

When all of the following conditions are 

met in manual mode, the parking brake 

can be released by depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift position is in D, M or R

Q

If “EPB frequently operated Wait a min-

ute” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly 

over a short period of time, the system may 

restrict operation to prevent overheating. If 

this happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will return 

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after about 1 minute.

Q

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “EPB unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the 

message does not disappear after operat-

ing the switch several times, the system may 

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle 

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer 

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer.

Q

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor 

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This 

does not indicate a malfunction.

Q

Parking brake indicator light

O

Depending on the engine switch <power 

switch> mode, the parking brake indica-

tor light will turn on and stay on as 

described below:

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>: 

Comes on until the parking brake is 

released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode <ON 

mode>: Stays on for approximately 15 

seconds.

O

When the engine switch <power switch> 

is turned off with the parking brake set, 

the parking brake indicator light will stay 

on for about 15 seconds. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

Q

When the parking brake switch mal-

functions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting 

and releasing) will be turned on automati-

cally.

Q

Parking the vehicle

P.196

Q

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven 

with the parking brake engaged. “EPB 

applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display (with the vehicle reached a 

speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).

Q

If the brake system warning light comes 

on

P.441

Q

Usage in winter time

P.332

WARNING

Q

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. 

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the 

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Q

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the 

shift position to P, set the parking brake 

and make sure that the vehicle does not 

move.

Q

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 

check the warning messages.

Q

When the parking brake cannot be 

released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking 

brake set will lead to brake components 

overheating, which may affect braking 

performance and increase brake wear. 

Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-

ately if this occurs.

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Turns the brake hold system on 

The brake hold standby indicator 

 

(green) comes on. While the system is 
holding the brake, the brake hold operated 
indicator 

 (yellow) comes on.

Q

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on 

in the following conditions:

O

The driver’s door is not closed.

O

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

O

“EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely” 

or “EPB Malfunction Visit your dealer” is 

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play.

If any of the conditions above are detected 

when the brake hold system is enabled, the 

system will turn off and the brake hold 

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the brake, a 

warning buzzer will sound and a message 

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set 

automatically.

Q

Brake hold function

O

If the brake pedal is left released for a 

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the 

parking brake will be set automatically. In 

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a 

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

O

To turn the system off while the system is 

holding the brake, firmly depress the 

brake pedal and press the button again.

O

The brake hold function may not hold the 

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep 

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A 

warning buzzer will sound and the multi-

information display will inform the driver 

of this situation. If a warning message is 

shown on the multi-information display, 

read the message and follow the instruc-

tions.

Q

When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the 

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to 

release the parking brake.

O

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The 

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

O

Operate the parking brake switch with 

the brake pedal depressed. 

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 
light goes off. (

P.231)

Q

When an inspection at any authorized 

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 

repairer, or any reliable repairer is nec-

essary

When the brake hold standby indicator 

(green) does not illuminate even when the 

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift posi-
tion is in D, M or N with the system 
on and the brake pedal has been 
depressed to stop the vehicle. The 
system releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is depressed with 
the shift position in D or M to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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brake hold switch is pressed with the brake 

hold system operating conditions met, the 

system may be malfunctioning. Have the 

vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus 

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any 

reliable repairer.

Q

If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to 

Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or “Brake 

Hold Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is 

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by any authorized 

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, 

or any reliable repairer.

Q

Warning message and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to 

indicate a system malfunction or to inform 

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow 

the instructions.

Q

If the brake hold operated indicator 

flashes

P.445

WARNING

Q

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a 

steep incline exercise caution. The brake 

hold function may not hold the vehicle in 

such a situation.

Q

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when 

the gripping ability of the tires has been 

exceeded. Do not use the system when 

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

Q

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed 

for use when parking the vehicle for a 

long period of time. Turning the engine 

switch <power switch> off while the sys-

tem is holding the brake may release the 

brake, which would cause the vehicle to 

move. When operating the engine switch 

<power switch>, depress the brake pedal, 

shift the shift position to P and set the 

parking brake.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the 

 switch turns on 

the lights as follows:

1

 The front position, tail, license 

plate and instrument panel lights 
turn on.

2

 The headlights and all the 

lights listed above turn on.

3

 The headlights, daytime run-

ning lights (

P.236) and all the 

lights listed above turn on and off 
automatically.

Q

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch <power switch> is in 

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

Q

Daytime running light function

To make your vehicle more visible to other 

drivers during daytime driving, the daytime 

running lights turn on automatically when-

ever the engine <hybrid system> is started 

and the parking brake is released with the 
headlight switch in the 

 position. (Illumi-

nate brighter than the front position lights.) 

Daytime running lights are not designed for 

use at night.

Q

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an 

object is placed on the sensor, or anything 

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-

shield. 

Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-

ing the level of ambient light and may cause 

the automatic headlight system to malfunc-

tion.

Q

Automatic light off system

O

When the light switch is in 

: The 

headlights turn off automatically if the 

engine switch <power switch> is turned to 

ACCESSORY mode or turned off.

O

When the light switch is in 

: The 

headlights and all the lights turn off auto-

matically if the engine switch <power 

switch> is turned to ACCESSORY mode 

or turned off.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine 

switch <power switch> to IGNITION ON 

mode <ON mode>, or turn the light switch 

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated 
manually or automatically.

Turning on the headlights

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to 

 position once and then back to 

 

or .

Q

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch 

<power switch> is turned off or turned to 

ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door 

is opened while the lights are turned on.

Q

Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically 

adjusted according to the number of pas-

sengers and the loading condition of the 

vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not 

interfere with other road users.

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12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent 12-volt the battery of the 

vehicle from discharging, if the light switch 
is in the 

 or 

 position when the 

engine switch <power switch> is turned off 

the 12-volt battery saving function will oper-

ate and automatically turn off all the lights 

after approximately 20 minutes.
When the engine switch <power switch> is 

turned to IGNITION ON mode <ON 

mode>, the 12-volt battery-saving function 

will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, 

the 12-volt battery-saving function is can-

celed once and then reactivated. All the 

lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes 

after the 12-volt battery- saving function has 

been reactivated:

O

When the headlight switch is operated

O

When a door is opened or closed

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Welcome light illumination control

The front position, tail lights and license 

plate lights automatically turn on at night 

when the doors are unlocked using the 

entry function or wireless remote control if 
the light switch is in the 

 position.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be 

changed. 

(Customizable features: 

P.495)

1

With the headlights on, push the 
lever away from you to turn on the 
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center 
position to turn the high beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high beams 
once.

You can flash the high beams with the 
headlights on or off.

This system allows the headlights and 
front position lights to be turned on for 
30 seconds when the engine switch 
<power switch> is off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it 
with the light switch is in 

 after turn-

NOTICE

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not running 

<hybrid system is not operating>.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Follow me home system

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ing the engine switch <power switch> 
off.

Pull the lever toward you and release it 
again to turn off the lights.

When any of the following conditions is 
met, while the headlights (low beam) 
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is 
to ensure excellent visibility when 
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.

The steering wheel is operated

The turn signal lever is operated

The shift position is in R (both left 
and right side cornering lights)

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Cornering light control

O

The lights illuminate when the vehicle 

speed is approximately 30 km/h (19 

mph) or less. However, the lights turn off 

when the vehicle speed increases to 

approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or 

more.

O

After the lights remain illuminated for 30 

minutes, they automatically turn off.

*

: If  equipped

1

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the 

 

or  

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will 

Cornering lights

Automatic High Beam

*

The Automatic High Beam uses an 
in-vehicle front camera to assess 
the brightness of streetlights, the 
lights of a vehicle ahead, etc., and 
automatically turns the high beam 
on or off as necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High 

Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High 

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to 

observe your surroundings and turning 

the high beam on or off manually if nec-

essary.

Q

To prevent incorrect operation of the 

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High 
Beam system

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come on when the system is operating.

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High beam automatic turning on or off 

conditions

O

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the high beam will be automatically 

turned on (after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 

- 40 km/h (19 - 25 mph)

*

.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road 

ahead.

O

If any of the following conditions are met, 

the high beam will be automatically 

turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 25 - 30 km/h (16 - 19 mph)

*

.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail 

lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road 

ahead.

*

: The vehicle speed at which the high 

beams are automatically turned on/off 
may vary depending on the country for 
which the vehicle is approved.

Q

Front camera detection information

O

The high beam may not be automatically 

turned off in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly 

appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by 

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from 

sight due to repeated curves, road divid-

ers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the 

faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

O

The high beam may be turned off if a 

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out using the headlights is detected.

O

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, 

and illuminated billboards or signs may 

cause the high beam to switch to the low 

beams, or the low beams to remain on.

O

The following factors may affect the 

amount of time taken to turn the high 

beam on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, 

and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles 

ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has opera-

tional lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled 

vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, 

curve, condition of the road surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of 

luggage

O

The high beam may be turned on or off 

when the driver does not expect it.

O

Bicycles or similar objects may not be 

detected.

O

In the situations shown below, the system 

may not be able to accurately detect sur-

rounding brightness levels. This may 

cause the low beams to remain on or the 

high beams to cause problems for pedes-

trians, vehicles ahead or other parties. In 

these cases, manually switch between the 

high and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, 

ice, dirt etc.

• The windshield is cracked or damaged.

• The front camera is deformed or dirty.

• Surrounding brightness levels are equal 

to those of headlights, tail lights or fog 

lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail 

lights that are either switched off, dirty, 

changing color, or have improperly 

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adjusted aim.

• When driving through an area of inter-

mittently changing brightness and dark-

ness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving 

ascending/descending roads, or roads 

with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces 

(such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks 

etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking 

curves or driving on a winding road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead 

of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or 

dirty.

• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat 

tire, a trailer being towed etc.

• The driver believes that the high beam 

may be causing problems or distress to 

other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

• The vehicle is used in a territory in which 

vehicles travel on the opposite side of the 

road of the country for which the vehicle 

is approved, for example using a vehicle 

designed for right-hand traffic in a left-

hand traffic territory, or vice versa.

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Switching to high beam

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will 
turn off and the high beam indicator will 
turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system 
again.

Q

Switching to low beam

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will 
turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic 
High Beam system again.

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Temporarily switching to the low 
beams

Pull the lever toward you and then 
return it to its original position.

The high beams remain on while the lever 
is pulled toward you, however, after the 
lever is returned to its original position, the 
low beams are on for a certain amount of 
time. Afterwards, the Automatic High 
Beam will be activated again.

Turning the high beam on/off 
manually

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Temporarily switching to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low 

beams when the high beam may cause 

problems or distress to other drivers or 

pedestrians nearby.

 Turns the rear fog light on

Releasing the switch ring returns it to 

.

Operating the switch ring again turns the 
rear fog light off.

Q

Rear fog light can be used when

The headlights are turned on.
Each time the headlights are turned off, the 

rear fog light is turned off.

Fog light switch

When in difficult driving conditions, 
such as in rain and fog, turn on the 
rear fog light to notify following 
vehicles the existence of your vehi-
cle.

Turning on the rear fog light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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