Ahs (Adaptive High-Beam System) - Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual

AHS (Adaptive High-beam
*
System)
*
: If equipped
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 manu-
ally if necessary.
■ To prevent incorrect operation of the
Adaptive High-beam System
Do not overload the vehicle.
System functions
 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-
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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.
 When driving at low speeds, the
cornering lights will illuminate the
area around both front corners of
the vehicle.
Activating the Adaptive High-
beam System
1
Press the Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem switch.
2
Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the
position.
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