2013 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 207

ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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The Automatic High Beam can be operated when

The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON <ON>

mode.

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Camera sensor detection information

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High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:

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When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve

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When the vehicle is cut in front of by another

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When oncoming or preceding vehicles are hidden from sight due to repeated

curves, road dividers or roadside trees

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When oncoming vehicles appear from the faraway lane on wide road

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When oncoming or preceding vehicles have no lights

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High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights without

using the headlights is detected.

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House lights, street lights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs may

cause the high beam to turn off.

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The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on or

off:

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The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and preced-

ing vehicles

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The movement and direction of oncoming and preceding vehicles

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When a oncoming or preceding vehicle only has operational lights on one side

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When a oncoming or preceding vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle

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The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface etc.)

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The number of passengers and amount of luggage

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High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.