Daytime Running Light System; Headlight Control Sensor; Automatic Light Off System; Automatic Headlight Leveling System - Lexus GX 460 User Manual

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Daytime running light system

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To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the parking lights turn on automati-
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cally whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running
lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater
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durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

Headlight control sensor

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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

Automatic light off system

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When only the tail lights are on: All lights turn off if the engine switch is turned to
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ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver' s door is opened.
When the headlights are on: All lights turn off 30 seconds after a door or the glass
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hatch is opened and closed.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to

Automatic headlight leveling system

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The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users.
If the automatic headlight leveling system warning light flashes
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It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
Customization
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Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features:P. 586)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
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Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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