— When a headlight on your vehicle is
damaged or dirty.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING:
High beam assist operations:
— When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, being
towed, etc.
.
The high beam assist system is a con-
venience but it is not a substitute for safe
driving operation. The driver should re-
main alert at all times, ensure safe driving
practices and switch the high beam and
low beam manually when necessary.
.
The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
— The brightness of the headlights of
the oncoming vehicle or leading ve-
hicle.
.
The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the following
conditions. Switch the high beam and low
beam manually.
— The movement and direction of the
oncoming vehicle and the leading
vehicle.
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Type A
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
wind, etc.).
— When only one light on the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle is illu-
minated.
— When a light source similar to a head-
light or tail light is in the vicinity of
the vehicle.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the
a
leading vehicle is
vehicle.
two-wheeled
— When the headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the leading vehicle are
turned off, when the color of the light
is affected due to foreign materials
on the lights, or when the light beam
is out of position.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the
road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the
amount of luggage.
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— When there is a sudden, continuous
change in brightness.
Type B
To activate the high beam assist system, turn
the headlight switch to the “AUTO” position
— When driving on a road that passes
over rolling hills, or a road that has
level differences.
and push the lever forward
(high beam
position). The high beam assist indicator light
in the meter will illuminate while the headlights
are turned on.
— When driving on a road with many
curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like surface is
reflecting intense light towards the
front of the vehicle.
If the high beam assist indicator light does not
illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
— When the container, etc. being towed
by
intense light.
a
leading vehicle is reflecting
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
Instruments and controls 2-45