Land Rover Defender: Auto high beam assist (AHBA)

The Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA) system cannot be relied upon to activate or deactivate high beam in all potential circumstances. The driver remains responsible for the correct use of the headlights at all times. Incorrect use of the headlights may cause an accident, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

The forward-facing sensors are mounted on the rear of the rear-view mirror.

Keep this area of the vehicle clean and free from obstructions, e.g., stickers, debris, mud, snow, or ice. Failure to do so can lead to accidents, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

The AHBA system automatically selects and deselects high beam, under specific conditions of road lighting and in the absence of other vehicle lights. The system is only active when the ambient light drops below a predetermined level.

AHBA is enabled when the lighting control is in the AUTO position.

The driver can disable and re-enable the AHBA system at any time via the touchscreen:

1. Touch the settings icon¹ from any screen.

2. Touch the ALL soft key.

3. Touch Vehicle.

4. Touch Exterior Lights.

5. Automatic high beam assist: Toggle on or off. Toggle on to activate and view the available options.

6. Touch the exit icon², after selection, to return to the previously displayed screen.

The AHBA system only activates when the vehicle's speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h). The system deactivates when the vehicle's speed drops below 15 mph (24 km/h).

Push and release the lighting control to manually override to low beam from high beam. Rotate the collar to AUTO to return to AHBA. The instrument panel warning lamp illuminates.

Push and release the lighting control to manually select high beam. Rotate the lighting control to AUTO to return to AHBA.

The following may affect the operation of the AHBA system:

• Highly reflective road signs.
• Dimly lit road users, e.g., cyclists or pedestrians.
• Adverse weather conditions, e.g., rain or fog.
• A dirty or obscured sensor.
• A dirty, damaged, or misted windshield.
• Oncoming vehicles, partially obscured by a central highway barrier.
• An icy or frosted windshield.

Settings icon.¹

Exit icon.²

EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONDENSATION

Condensation in the headlights, turn signals, or rear lights is a natural phenomenon.

Condensation can occur under certain atmospheric conditions or after washing the vehicle. The performance and life expectancy of the lights is not affected.

Condensation should partially or completely clear, with regular use of the lights, within 48 hours of dry atmospheric conditions.

LED lights distribute less heat towards the outer lens than halogen or xenon lights.

In extreme conditions, LED lights may take longer to clear, but this is not detrimental to the performance of the light.

HEADLIGHT LEVELLING

Note: Automatic headlight levelling is only available on vehicles fitted with Premium LED headlights or electronic air suspension.

Automatic headlight leveling compensates the vertical aiming of the headlights to minimize the glare to other road users when the vehicle's attitude changes due to vehicle loading.

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