2022 Ford Transit Connect Owners Manual - Automatic High Beam Control

Automatic High Beam Control

WARNING:  The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the high beams on or off.    WARNING:  You may need to override the system when approaching other road users.    WARNING:  You may need to override the system during inclement weather.    WARNING:  Do not use the system in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy rain, spray or snow.    WARNING:  The system may not switch the high beams off if the lights of oncoming vehicles are hidden by obstacles, for example guard rails.    WARNING:  Inspect and replace the windshield wiper blades regularly to make sure the camera sensor has a clear view. The windshield wiper blades must be the correct length.

The system is designed to turn the high beams on if all of the following occur:

• You switched the system on in the information display.
• You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
• The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are required.
• There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
• Your vehicle speed is greater than approximately 32 mph (51 km/h).

The system is designed to turn the high beams off if any of the following occur:

• You switch the system off in the information display.
• You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough that high beams are not required.
• The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• Your vehicle speed falls below approximately 27 mph (44 km/h).

Note:   High beam reactivation may be delayed in certain curvy road situations.

Note:   Using much larger tires or equipping vehicle accessories such as snowplows can modify your vehicle's ride height and degrade automatic high beam control performance.

Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off

To switch the system on or off, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:

Automatic High Beam Indicator

It illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.

Overriding Automatic High Beam Control

Push the lever away from you to switch between high beam and low beam.

Automatic High Beam Control Information Messages