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Changing the shift range allows 
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and 
enabling the level of engine braking 
force to be selected.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to D6, 
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

When the “-” paddle shift switch is oper-

ated with the shift lever in the D position

The shift range is downshifted to a range 

that enables engine braking force that is 

suitable to driving conditions.

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 in one 

gear step

O

When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-

tion other than D

O

When the “+” paddle shift switch is 

pressed and held

To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to 
S. Shift ranges can be selected by 
operating the shift lever or paddle shift 
switches (if equipped).

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from S1 to S6, will 
be displayed on the meter.

Meter dis-

play

Function

D2 - D6

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 shift ranges in the S 
position

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The initial shift range in S mode is 4.

Q

Shift ranges and their functions

You can choose from 6 levels of 
accelerating force and engine brak-
ing force.

A lower shift range will provide 
greater accelerating force and 
engine braking force than a higher 
shift range, and the engine revolu-
tions will also increase.

Q

S mode

O

When the shift range is 4 or lower, hold-

ing the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift 

range to 6.

O

Automatically selects a higher shift range 

before the engine speed becomes too 

high.

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 shift lever or paddle shift switch is 

operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

The turn signal lever can be used to 
show the following intentions of the 
driver.

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 power switch is in ON.

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.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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If the turn signals stop flashing before a 

lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

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

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

Operate the shift lever 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 power switch is not in ON, the 

parking brake cannot be released using 

the parking brake switch.

O

When the power switch is not in ON, 

automatic mode (automatic brake setting 

and releasing) is not available.

Q

Parking brake automatic release func-

tion

O

When the shift lever is shifted from P, the 

parking brake will be released in auto-

matic 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 lever is in D, S or R

Q

If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-

able” 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 

after about 1 minute.

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If “Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB 

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 reli-

able 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 power switch mode, 

the parking brake indicator light will turn 

on and stay on as described below: 

ON: Comes on until the parking brake is 

released. 

Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 

seconds.

O

When the 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 mal-

function.

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.170

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.412

Q

Usage in winter time

P.312

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 lever 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 

 

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

 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

“Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information display.

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.195)

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 switch is pressed with the brake 

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the 
brake applied when the shift lever is 
in D, S 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 S to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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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-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by any authorized 

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, 

or any reliable repairer immediately.

Q

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.

Q

If the brake hold operated indicator 

flashes

P.415

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 power 

switch off while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, which 

would cause the vehicle to move. When 

operating the power switch, depress the 

brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and 

set the parking brake.

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: If equipped

Press the ASC switch.

The indicator on the switch will turn on.
Press the ASC switch again to turn the 
ASC system off.
Even if the indicator is illuminated, when 
the driving mode (

P.301) is set to Eco 

drive mode or Custom mode (power/train 
control is set to “ECO”), or EV drive mode 
(

P.188) is turned on, ASC system does 

not operate.

Q

Operating conditions

The ASC system operates when all of the 

following conditions are met.

O

EV drive mode (

P.188) is turned off

O

The driving mode (

P.301) is set to 

other than Eco drive mode or Custom 

mode (power/train control is set to 

“ECO”)

ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol/Acceleration Sound 
Control)

*

The ASC system directs certain 
sounds from the front of the cabin 
to the vehicle interior, and harmo-
nizes these sounds with the actual 
sound of the engine and exhaust in 
order to allow the driver to feel 
acceleration and the state of the 
engine more strongly.

Turning ASC system on

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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.201) and all the 

lights listed above turn on and off 
automatically.

Q

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

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 hybrid system is started and the 

parking brake is released with the headlight 
switch in the 

 position. (Illuminate 

brighter than the front position lights.) Day-

time 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 

 or 

The headlights and front fog lights (if 

equipped) turn off automatically if the 

power switch is turned to ACC or OFF.

O

When the light switch is in 

 position: 

The headlights and all the lights turn off 

automatically if the power switch is 

turned to ACC or OFF.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power 

switch to ON, or turn the light switch to 

 position once and then back to 

 or 

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated 
manually or automatically.

Turning on the headlights

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.

Q

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power switch is 

turned off or turned to ACC 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.

Q

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 

power switch is turned off, the 12-volt bat-

tery saving function will operate and auto-

matically turn off all the lights after 

approximately 20 minutes.
When the power switch is turned to ON, 

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

Q

Welcome light illumination control

The front position 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 

 posi-

tion.

Q

Customization

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

changed. 

(Customizable features: 

P.482)

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 power switch is 
OFF.
Pull the lever toward you and release it 
with the light switch is in 

 after turn-

ing the power switch off.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the hybrid system is not 

operating.

Turning on the high beam head-
lights

Extended Headlight Lighting 
system

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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 lever is in R (both left and 
right side cornering lights)

Q

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

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 front camera 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 distribution as nec-
essary.

WARNING

Q

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 manu-

ally if necessary.

Q

To prevent incorrect operation of the 

Adaptive High-beam System

Do not overload the vehicle.

System functions

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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.

Illuminated area of the high beams

Illuminated area of the low beams

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

When driving at low speeds, the 
cornering lights will illuminate the 
area around both front corners of 
the vehicle.

1

Press the Adaptive High-beam 
System switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to the 

 or 

 position.

The AHS indicator will come on when the 

system is operating.

Q

Operating conditions of the Adaptive 

High-beam System

O

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the high beams will be turned on 

automatically and the system will oper-

ate:

• The vehicle speed is approximately 60 

km/h (38 mph) or more.

*

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

*

: When the vehicle speed is approximately 

60 km/h (38 mph) or more, the area in 
the direction that the vehicle is turning 
will be illuminated more brightly than 
other areas while driving on a curve.

O

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.

O

If any of the following conditions are met, 

the high beams or shaded high beams will 

be changed to the low beams automati-

cally:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 60 km/h (38 mph).

Activating the Adaptive High-
beam System

A
B

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• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• There are many vehicles ahead.

O

When the vehicle speed is between 

approximately 3 and 15 km/h (1.9 and 

9.3 mph), the cornering lights will turn 

on.

Q

Front camera detection information

O

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

• 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 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.

O

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.

O

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

O

The light distribution control of the head-

lights may change unexpectedly.

O

Bicycles or similar objects may not be 

detected.

O

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 front camera is deformed or 

dirty

• When the temperature of the front cam-

era 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 

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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

• When going through the Straits of Dover.

Q

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.483)

Q

Switching to the low beams

Press the Adaptive High-beam System 
switch.

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

Q

Switching to the high beams

Push the lever away from you.

The AHS 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.

Q

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.

Q

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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g

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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.

Q

Conditions to turn the high beams 

on/off automatically

O

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 30 - 

40 km/h (19 - 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.

O

If any of the following conditions are met, 

the high beams will turn off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 25 - 30 km/h (16 - 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.

*

: 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 beams may not be automatically 

turned off in the following situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears from 

around a curve

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)

*

The Automatic High Beam uses a 
front camera 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

Q

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 manu-

ally if necessary.

Q

To prevent incorrect operation of the 

Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High 
Beam

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• 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

• When vehicles ahead appear from a far-

away lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not 

on

O

The high beams may be turned off if a 

vehicle ahead that is using fog lights with-

out its headlights turned on is detected.

O

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.

O

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

O

The high beams may turn on or off unex-

pectedly.

O

Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be 

detected.

O

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 front camera is deformed or 

dirty

• When the temperature of the front cam-

era 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

• When going through the Straits of Dover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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