Auto High-Beam (High-Beam Support System) Function Test

NOTE: 

• This test is only used to confirm if the auto high-beam system is operating correctly.
• Certain vehicle and environmental conditions will affect how the auto high-beam system operates. Refer to the owner's manual or Auto High-Beam (High-Beam Support System) Description  for additional information.

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode and confirm there are no auto high-beam messages on the multi-information display (MID). If a message is present, check for DTC's and troubleshoot them first before doing this test.

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2. Cover the following areas with masking tape:

• The images shown are examples and may not match your vehicle.
• Apply two layers of masking tape to insure that the sensor is blocked.

Front-Facing Lux Level Sensor (room mirror) 

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Automatic Lighting Control Unit-Sensor / Sunlight Sensor (entire sensor) 

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Automatic Lighting / Rain Sensor (opening on the front windshield) 

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3. Set the headlight switch to the low beam and AUTO positions.

4. Start the engine and confirm that the headlight low beam is on.

5. Check the gauge control assembly.

• If the auto high-beam activation indicator is on, the system is normal and the test is complete.
• If the auto high-beam activation indicator is off, pull back the headlight switch lever back for at least 30 seconds until the auto high-beam activation indicator blinks once. If it blinks, repeat steps 1

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