Ford Explorer: Automatic High Beam Control
About Automatic High Beam Control
The system turns on high beams if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present.
If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting
ahead, the system turns the high beams off. Low beams remain on.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, continuously
monitors conditions to turn the high beams on and off.
Use the touchscreen to select the following:
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
Select ambient lighting.
Switching Ambient Lighting On
Touch a color once...
WARNING: Do not use the system in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.
Use the touchscreen to select the following:
Select Settings...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Principle of Operation
This system is a proactive system. It has the ability to anticipate wheel slip
and transfer torque to the rear wheels before slip occurs. Even when wheel slip
is not present, the system is continuously making adjustments to the torque distribution,
in an attempt to improve straight line and cornering behavior, both on and off road...
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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