SMARTBEAM System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The lighting control switch, located on the left stalk, must be in the Auto position labeled "A" on the stalk. The system can return to manual control by pulling the stalk towards rearward. A partial pull will momentarily power the high beams (flash-to-pass). A complete pull will override SmartBeam. A message will temporarily appear in the reconfigurable display to confirm. Also, the high beams will change from on to off, or off to on, with a complete pull.

SmartBeam will only activate the high-beams when traveling at speeds in excess of 20 mph. If the high-beams are on while decelerating and approaching a full stop, the system will turn them off at approximately 15 mph.

SmartBeam senses lighting conditions directly ahead of the vehicle. In certain situations, such as hills or winding roads, it may be more comfortable manually overriding the system because the vehicles in front may not be in SmartBeam's field of view. However, it is not likely to be causing discomforting glare to other drivers.

SmartBeam's light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the interior rearview mirror. Because it looks through the windshield, the system may not function properly if this area is covered with ice, dirt, haze or any other obstruction. SmartBeam may not function properly if its field of view is obscured. The SmartBeam is not serviceable separately from the inside rear view mirror. If the light sensor is damaged or faulty, the entire inside rear view mirror must be replaced (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL) .

For optimal system performance, The light-sensor window must be cleaned periodically, as it may haze over due to the air quality in the vehicle passenger compartment. Spray a small amount of glass cleaner onto a soft cloth and gently clean the sensor window. Do not spray the glass cleaner directly on the sensor window.

For optimal system performance, the Smartbeam camera should be re-aimed by the dealer to insure that the camera is properly centered on the road ahead. If the camera is not aimed relative to the new vehicle environment (replaced windshield or button) the system performance may be diminished or altered.