Ford Focus Owner's Handbook Manual page 59

CAUTIONS
Reflective road signs may be
detected as oncoming traffic and the
headlamps may be switched to
dipped beam.
If the lights of oncoming vehicles are
hidden by obstacles (for example
guard rails) the system may not
deactivate the main beam.
Always fit Ford Original Parts when
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other
bulbs may reduce system
performance.
Check and replace wiper blades
regularly to ensure the camera
sensor has a clear view through the
windscreen. Replacement wiper blades
must be the correct length.
Note: Keep the windscreen free from
obstructions such as bird droppings,
insects and snow or ice.
The system will automatically switch on
main beam if it is dark enough and no
other traffic is present. If it detects an
approaching vehicle's headlamps or tail
lamps, or street lighting ahead the system
will switch off main beam before it can
distract other road users. Dipped beams
will remain on.
A camera sensor is centrally mounted
behind the windscreen of the vehicle, and
monitors conditions continuously to
decide when to switch the main beam off
and on.
Once the system is active the main beam
will switch on if:
• It is dark enough to require the use of
main beams and
• there is no traffic or street lighting
ahead and
• vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h
(25 mph).
Lighting
The main beam will switch off if:
• The ambient light is high enough that
main beam is not required.
• An approaching vehicle's headlamps
or tail lamps are detected.
• Street lighting is detected.
• Vehicle speed falls below 25 km/h (16
mph).
• The camera sensor is too hot or
becomes blocked.
Activating the system
Switch on the system using the
information display and autolamps. See
Information displays (page 83). See
Autolamps (page 56).
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Turn the switch to the autolamps position.
Note: The system may take a short time
to initialise after first switching the ignition
on, especially in very dark conditions. The
main beam will not automatically switch
on during this period.
Setting the system sensitivity
The system has three sensitivity levels
which can be accessed via the
information display. See Information
displays (page 83).
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