Headlight switch The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. Operating instructions Operating the switch turns on the lights as follows: Type A U.S.A. Canada The headlights, daytime running lights (Daytime running light system) and all the lights listed below turn on and off automatically. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights (Daytime running light system) turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on. Off Type B U.S.A. Canada The daytime running lights (Daytime running light system) turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights (Daytime running light system) turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on. Off Note: AUTO mode can be used when (if equipped) The engine switch is in ON. Daytime running light systemDaytime running light system Vehicles without a smart key system :The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlights and illuminate darker than the headlights. Vehicles with a smart key system :The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking lights and illuminate darker than the parking lights. To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.) The engine is running The parking brake is released Type A: The headlight switch is in the or ^* positionType B: The headlight switch is in the or position ^*When the surroundings are bright The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is set again. Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch. Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy. Sensor Automatic headlight system Automatic light control systemHeadlight control sensor (if equipped) 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 When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are closed.) When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF and the driver’s door is opened. To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to ON, or turn the light switch off once and then back to or . Light reminder buzzer A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. Automatic headlight leveling systemAutomatic headlight leveling system (if equipped) The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users. Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination (vehicles with a headlight control sensor ) When driving during daytime with the headlight switch turned to , if the windshield wipers are used, the headlights will turn on automatically after several seconds to help enhance the visibility of your vehicle. Battery-saving function In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the headlights and/or tail lights are on when the engine switch is turned off the battery saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes. When the engine switch is turned to ON, the battery-saving function will be disabled.When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is canceled once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes after the Battery- saving function has been reactivated: When the headlight switch is operated When a door is opened or closed Customization Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features) Notice: To prevent battery discharge Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Turning on the high beam headlights With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off. Pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the high beams once. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off. Extended Headlight Lighting Headlights Extended Headlight Lighting Lights Extended Headlight Lighting Extended Headlight Lighting (if equipped) This system allows the headlights to be turned on for 30 seconds when the engine switch is off. Pull the lever toward you and release it with the light switch in after turning the engine switch off. The lights are turned off in the following situations. The engine switch is turned to ON. The light switch is turned on. The light switch is pulled toward you and then released. AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped) AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input. AFS operates at speeds of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher. Note: Customization Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features)