Auto High Beam; Switching To High Beam; Switching To Low Beam; Manually Switching Between High Beam And Low Beam - Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Manual For Quick Reference

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Auto High Beam

The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as
the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are
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 cleanser 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 requires repair in the area near the
camera, consult a dealer.
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.
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n Automatically 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 45 mph (72 km/h) or more.
• There are no preceding or oncoming vehicle 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 30 mph (48 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

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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 Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then
lever: 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 Turn the light switch to
light To reactivate, turn the light switch to AUTO when the lever
switch: is in the low beam position, the auto high beam indicator will
come on.
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