Automatically changing between the low beam headlights and high
beam headlights
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)
The Adaptive High-beam System uses a front camera located on the upper
portion of the windshield to detect the brightness of the lights of vehicles ahead,
streetlights, etc., and automatically controls the light distribution of the headlights.
WARNING
■ For safe use
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 manually if necessary.
■ To prevent unintentional operation of the Adaptive High-beam System
When it is necessary to disable the system: → P.377
System controls
●
According to the vehicle speed, the brightness and illuminated area of the high
beams are adjusted.
● When driving around a curve, the system uses the high beams to brightly
illuminate the direction of travel of the vehicle.
● The high beams are illuminated so that the area around a vehicle ahead is
shaded. (Shaded high beam)
The shaded high beam helps ensure forward visibility while reducing the daz-
zling effect on the drivers of vehicles ahead.
A
Area illuminated by the high beams
B
Area illuminated by the low beams
● According to the distance to a preceding vehicle, the illuminated area of the low
beams is adjusted.
3-1. Driving when the surrounding area is dark
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