Lexus ES350 Manual page 235

The Automatic High Beam can be operated when
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The "START STOP ENGINE" <"POWER"> switch is in IGNITION ON <ON>
mode.
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
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another
• When oncoming or preceding vehicles are hidden from sight due to repeated
curves, road dividers or roadside trees
• When oncoming vehicles appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When oncoming or preceding vehicles have no lights
High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights without
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using the headlights is detected.
House lights, street lights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs may
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cause the high beam to turn off.
The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on or
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off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and preced-
ing vehicles
• The movement and direction of oncoming and preceding vehicles
• When a oncoming or preceding vehicle only has operational lights on one side
• When a oncoming or preceding vehicle 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
High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.
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