Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

The side marker, parking,


tail, license plate andThe side marker, parking,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.

lights listed above turnThe headlights and all
lights listed above turn on.

lights turn on and offThe headlights and parking
lights turn on and off
automatically.

(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON
mode)

Turning on the high beam headlights

1. With the headlights on, push the


1. With the headlights on, push the lever forward to turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever back to the center position to turn the high beams off.

2. Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams.

Release to turn them off. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

AFS (vehicles with discharge headlights)

AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) improves visibility at intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are controlled by steering input.

Operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

Deactivating AFS

Turn the switch OFF to deactivate


Turn the switch OFF to deactivate AFS.

1. OFF.

2. ON.

Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automatically
(at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an


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 control system to malfunction.

Automatic light off system

When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after all doors are closed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. (The light turns off immediately if theall doors are locked.)button on the key is pressed after
all doors are locked.)
- When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch
OFF once and then back to theposition.or
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)position.


Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge headlights)

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.

If the (vehicles with discharge headlights)indicator flashes...
(vehicles with discharge headlights)

It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

NOTICE:
To prevent battery discharge Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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