Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for low beams.
Lighting Modes
OFF: All exterior lights are off.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature. Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights automatically come on after the wipers are engaged for a certain time. The headlights come on when you unlock a door in dark areas with the headlight switch in AUTO.
[headlight symbol] Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
[fog light symbol] Turn fog lights*1 on or off.
*1 - If equipped
Auto High Beam System
*1 - If equipped
The front sensor camera detects light sources ahead of the vehicle, such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.
For the system to work properly:
- Do not place an object that reflects light on the dashboard.
- Keep the windshield around the camera clean. When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to apply windshield cleaner to the camera lens.
- Do not attach an object, sticker, or film in the area around the camera.
- Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a strong impact or if the area around it requires repair, consult a dealer.
System Messages:
If the "Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot Operate: Camera Temperature Too High" message appears:
- Use the climate control system to cool down the interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode with airflow directed toward the camera.
- Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield temperature, which cools down the area around the camera.
If the "Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot Operate: Clean Front Windshield" message appears:
- Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the windshield. If the message does not disappear after you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Automatic Switching Between High Beam and Low Beam
When auto high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low beam based on the following conditions.
Switching to high beam
All of the following conditions must be met before the high beams turn on:
- Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
- There are no preceding or oncoming vehicles with headlights or taillights turned on.
- There are few street lights on the road ahead.
Switching to low beam
One of the following conditions must be met before the low beams turn on:
- Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24 km/h) or less.
- There is a preceding or oncoming vehicle with headlights or taillights turned on.
- There are many street lights on the road ahead.
Manually Switching Between High Beam and Low Beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam, follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about one second while driving. To reactivate, pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving. The auto high beam indicator will come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to [auto symbol]. To reactivate, turn the light switch to AUTO when the lever is in the low beam position, the auto high beam indicator will come on.
Turning the System On or Off
Make sure the headlight lever is in the low beam position with the switch rotated to the AUTO position. The auto high beam system indicator comes on.
To turn the system on: Pull and hold the headlight lever toward you for about 30 seconds, until the indicator flashes once.
To turn the system off: Pull and hold the headlight lever toward you for about 40 seconds, until the indicator flashes twice.
