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4-2. Driving procedures

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

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear 

turn signal lights has not burned out.

If the turn signals stop flashing before a 

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.592)

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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4

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Driving

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and 
released manually.

Parking brake light

1

Pull the parking brake switch to set 
the parking brake

The parking brake indicator light and park-
ing brake light will turn on.

Pull and hold the parking brake switch if an 
emergency occurs and it is necessary to 
operate the parking brake while driving.

2

Push the parking brake switch to 
release the parking brake

Operate the switch while depressing the 
brake pedal or slowly depressing the 
accelerator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator 
light and parking brake light turn off.

If the parking brake indicator light and 
parking brake light flashes, operate the 
switch again. (

P.533)

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and 
hold the parking brake switch until 
“Automatic Mode On” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.

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

When the shift lever is moved out of 
P, the parking brake will be released, 
and the parking brake indicator light 
and parking brake light turn off.

When the shift lever is moved into P, 
the parking brake will be set, and the 
parking brake indicator light and 

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 the shift 
lever operation. Also, even in auto-
matic mode, the parking brake can 
be set or released manually.

Operating instructions

A

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parking brake light turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the brake 
pedal depressed.

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, press and 
hold the parking brake switch until 
“Automatic Mode Off” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.

Parking brake operation

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, the parking brake can-

not be released using the parking brake 

switch.

When the engine switch is not in IGNI-

TION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-

matic brake setting and releasing) is not 

available.

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

The parking brake is automatically released 

when slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will be released auto-

matically under the following conditions:
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
• Shift the shift lever is in a forward or 

reverse position.

• The malfunction indicator lamp or brake 

system warning light is not illuminated.

If the automatic release function does not 

operate, manually release the parking 

brake.

If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking 

Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the 

multi-information 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 

after about 1 minute.

If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-

pletely” or “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed 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 immediately.

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor 

sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This 

does not indicate a malfunction.

Parking brake indicator light and park-

ing brake light

Depending on the engine switch mode, 

the parking brake indicator light and 

parking brake light will turn on and stay 

on as described below:

IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until 

the parking brake is released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on 

for approximately 15 seconds.

When the engine switch is turned off with 

the parking brake set, the parking brake 

indicator light and parking brake light will 

stay on for about 15 seconds. This does 

not indicate a malfunction.

Changing the mode

When changing the automatic mode on/off, 

the message will be shown on the 

multi-information display and the buzzer 

sounds.

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Driving

Parking the vehicle

P.244

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven 

with the parking brake engaged. “Release 

Parking Brake” is displayed on the 

multi-information display.

Warning messages 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.

If the brake system warning light comes 

on

P.527

Usage in winter time

P.404

WARNING

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.

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking 

brake switch. Objects may interfere with 

the switch and may lead the parking 

brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the 

shift lever to P, set the parking brake and 

make sure that the vehicle does not 

move.

When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 

check the warning messages.

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 contact 

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 

authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer immediately 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 indica-
tor (yellow) 

 comes on.

Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on 

in the following conditions:

The driver’s door is not closed.

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

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.

Brake hold function

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.

To turn the system off while the system is 

holding the brake, firmly depress the 

brake pedal and press the button again.

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 mes-

sage is shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and follow the 

instructions.

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.

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The 

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

Operate the parking brake switch with 

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 

light goes off. (

P.269)

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 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 

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever 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 lever in D or M to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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reliable repairer.

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.

Warning messages 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.

If the brake hold operated indicator 

flashes

P.534

WARNING

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.

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

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 off while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, which 

would cause the vehicle to move. When 

operating the engine switch, depress the 

brake pedal, shift the shift lever 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, rear 

side marker, 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.274) and all the 

lights listed above turn on and off 
automatically.
(When the engine switch is in 

IGNITION ON mode.)

Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other 

drivers during daytime driving, the daytime 

running lights turn on automatically when-

ever the engine is started and the parking 

brake is released with the headlight switch 
in 

 position. (Illuminate brighter than 

the front position lights.) Daytime running 

lights are not designed for use at night.

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.

Automatic light off system

When the light switch is in the 

 or 

 position: The headlights and front 

fog lights (if equipped) turn off automati-

cally if the engine switch is turned to 

ACCESSORY mode or off.

When the light switch is in the 

 posi-

tion: The headlights and all lights turn off 

automatically if the engine switch is 

turned to ACCESSORY mode or off.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine 

switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the 
light switch to the 

 position once and 

then back to 

 or 

.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated 
manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

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Driving

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.

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is 

turned off or turned to ACCESSORY 

mode and the driver’s door is opened while 

the lights are turned on.

Welcome lighting

If the headlight switch is turned to 

 and 

the surrounding area is dark, unlocking the 

doors using the smart entry & start system 

or wireless remote control will turn the front 

position lights and tail lights on automati-

cally.

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle 

from discharging, if the light switch is in the 

 or 

 position when the engine 

switch is turned off the battery saving func-

tion will operate and automatically turn off 

all the lights after approximately 20 min-

utes. When the engine switch is turned to 

IGNITION ON mode, the battery-saving 

function will be disabled.

When any of the following are performed, 

the battery-saving function is canceled 

once and then reactivated. All the lights will 

turn off automatically 20 minutes after the 

battery- saving function has been reacti-

vated:

When the headlight switch is operated

When a door is opened or closed

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.592)

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.
On vehicles with AHS (Adaptive 
High-beam System), the high beams can-
not be illuminated by pulling the lever 
toward you when the engine switch is off.

This system allows the headlights to be 
turned on for 30 seconds when the 
engine switch is off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it 

with the light switch in 

 after turn-

ing the engine switch off.

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

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is off.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Follow me home system

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When the steering wheel or turn 
signal lever is operated while the 
headlights are on (low beam), a cor-
nering light will turn on and light up 
the direction of movement of the 
vehicle. The cornering lights are 
designed to ensure excellent visibil-
ity when making a turn at an inter-
section.

However, when vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 35 km/h (22 mph) or higher, the 
cornering lights will not turn on.

When the shift lever is in R while the 
headlights are on (low beam), both 
cornering lights will turn on. This is 
designed to enhance visibility when 
parking.

Cornering lights (if equipped)

When the cornering lights are on for more 

than 30 minutes, they will turn off automati-

cally.

*

: If equipped

Adjusts the brightness and illumi-
nated area of the high beams 
according to the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the intensity of the high 
beams, while driving on a curve, so 
that the area in the direction that the 
vehicle is turning will be illuminated 
more brightly than other areas.

Operates the shaded high beams so 
that the area around vehicles ahead 
is partially not illuminated while all 
other areas continue to be illumi-

Cornering lights (if equipped)

AHS (Adaptive High-beam 
System)

*

The Adaptive High-beam System 
uses a camera sensor located 
behind the upper portion of the 
windshield to assess the brightness 
of the lights of vehicles ahead, 
streetlights, etc., and automatically 
controls the headlight light distribu-
tion as necessary.

WARNING

Limitations of the Adaptive 

High-beam System

Do not overly rely on the Adaptive 

High-beam System. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your surroundings 

and turning the high beams on or off 

manually if necessary.

To prevent incorrect operation of the 

Adaptive High-beam System

Do not overload the vehicle.

System functions

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Driving

nated with the high beams.

The shaded high beams help optimize for-
ward visibility while reducing the dazzling 
effect on the drivers of vehicles ahead.

Adjusts the distance that the low 
beams are projected according to 
the distance to a preceding vehicle.

1

Press the Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the 

 or 

 position.

The Adaptive High-beam System indicator 

will come on when the system is operating.

Conditions in which the light distribu-

tion control of the headlights changes 

automatically

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the high beams will be turned on 

automatically and the system will operate:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 60 

km/h (38 mph) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the shaded high beams will turn on 

and the distance that the low beams are 

projected will be adjusted automatically, 

depending on the location of vehicles 

ahead:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 60 

km/h (38 mph) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are vehicles ahead with headlights 

or tail lights turned on.

If any of the following conditions is met, 

the high beams or shaded high beams will 

be changed to the low beams automati-

cally:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 40 km/h (25 mph).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• There are many vehicles ahead.

• Vehicles ahead are moving quickly and 

the high beams may blind the drivers of 

the other vehicles.

Camera sensor detection information

The high beams may not be automatically 

changed to the shaded high beams in the 

following situations:

• When vehicles ahead suddenly appear 

from a curve

Activating the Adaptive 
High-beam System

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• 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

The high beams may be changed to the 

shaded high beams if a vehicle ahead that 

is using fog lights without its headlights 

turned on is detected.

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, 

and illuminated billboards or signs and 

other reflective objects may cause the 

high beams to change to the shaded high 

beams, cause the high beams not to 

change to the shaded high beams, or 

change the area that is not illuminated.

The following factors may affect the 

amount of time taken to turn the high 

beam on or off, or the speed by which the 

areas not illuminated change:

• 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

The light distribution control of the head-

lights may change unexpectedly.

Bicycles or similar objects may not be 

detected.

In the following situations the system may 

not be able to correctly detect the sur-

rounding brightness level. This may cause 

the low beams to remain on or the high 

beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or 

vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is neces-

sary to manually switch between the high 

and low beams.

• When driving in inclement weather 

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, 

mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• When the camera sensor is deformed or 

dirty

• When the temperature of the camera 

sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness level is 

equal to that of headlights, tail lights or 

fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles 

ahead are turned off, dirty, changing 

color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, 

dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle

• 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 roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking 

curves or driving on a winding road

• When there is a highly reflective object 

ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or 

mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is 

highly reflective, such as a container on a 

truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is listing or tilting due to 

a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed 

between the high beams and low beams 

repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high 

beams may be flashing or dazzling 

pedestrians or other drivers

• When the vehicle is used in an area in 

which vehicles travel on the opposite side 

of the road of the country for which the 

vehicle was designed, for example using 

a vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in 

a left-hand traffic area, or vice versa

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.592)

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Driving

Switching to the low beams

Press the Adaptive High-beam System 
switch.

The Adaptive High-beam System indicator 
will turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Adaptive 
High-beam System again.

Switching to the high beams

Push the lever away from you.

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

Temporarily switching to the low 
beams

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

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

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.

Turning the high beams on/off 
manually

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*

: If  equipped

1

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the 

 or 

 position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will 

come on when the system is operating.

Conditions to turn the high beams on/off 

automatically

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the high beams will be turned on 

automatically (after approximately 1 sec-

ond):

• The vehicle speed is approximately 40 

km/h (25 mph) or more.

• 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.

If any of the following conditions is met, 

the high beams will turn off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 30 km/h (19 mph).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or 

tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road 

ahead.

Camera sensor detection information

The high beams may not be automatically 

turned off in the following situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears from 

around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by 

another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be 

detected due to repeated curves, road 

dividers or roadside trees

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)

*

The Automatic High Beam uses a 
camera sensor located behind the 
upper portion of the windshield to 
assess the brightness of the lights of 
vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., 
and automatically turns the high 
beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

Limitations of the Automatic High 

Beam

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High 

Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to 

observe your surroundings and turning 

the high beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

To prevent incorrect operation of the 

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High 
Beam

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Driving

• When vehicles ahead appear in a fara-

way lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not 

on

The high beams may be turned off if a 

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out its headlights turned on is detected.

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, 

and illuminated billboards or signs and 

other reflective objects may cause the 

high beams to change to the low beams, 

or the low beams to remain on.

The following factors may affect the 

amount of time taken for the high beams 

to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the 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 in the vehicle

The high beams may turn on or off unex-

pectedly.

Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be 

detected.

In the following situations the system may 

not be able to correctly detect the sur-

rounding brightness level. This may cause 

the low beams to remain on or the high 

beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or 

vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is neces-

sary to manually switch between the high 

and low beams.

• When driving in inclement weather 

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, 

mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• When the camera sensor is deformed or 

dirty

• When the temperature of the camera 

sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness level is 

equal to that of headlights, tail lights or 

fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles 

ahead are turned off, dirty, changing 

color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, 

dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle

• 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 roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking 

curves or driving on a winding road

• When there is a highly reflective object 

ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or 

mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is 

highly reflective, such as a container on a 

truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to 

a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed 

between the high beams and low beams 

repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high 

beams may be flashing or dazzling 

pedestrians or other drivers

• When the vehicle is used in an area in 

which vehicles travel on the opposite side 

of the road of the country for which the 

vehicle was designed, for example using 

a vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in 

a left-hand traffic area, or vice versa

Switching to the high beams

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-

Turning the high beams on/off 
manually

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vate the Automatic High Beam system 
again.

Switching to the low beams

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.

Temporarily switching to the low 
beams

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

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

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.

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: If  equipped

Rear fog light switch

1

 Turns the rear fog light off

2

 Turns the rear fog light on

Releasing the switch ring returns it to 

.

Operating the switch ring again turns only 
the rear fog lights off.

Front and rear fog light switch

1

 Turns the front and rear fog 

lights off

2

 Turns the front fog lights on

3

 Turns both front and rear fog 

lights on

Releasing the switch ring returns it to 

.

Operating the switch ring again turns only 
the rear fog lights off.

Fog lights can be used when

Vehicles with rear fog lights only

The headlights are turned on.

Vehicles with front and rear fog lights

Front fog lights: The headlights or front 

position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights are 

turned on.

Fog light switch

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The fog lights secure excellent visi-
bility in difficult driving conditions, 
such as in rain and fog.

Operating instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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