Lincoln 2011 MKS - Manual (Page 59)

Operation - The high beam switch will not perform any function.
Scenario 2:
Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the
message center. The headlamp switch is in
(auto lamps). The
automatic high beam system has not turned the high beams on.
Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams
on. They will then remain on until the switch has been returned to the
neutral position and the auto high beam system has turned the high
beams off.
Scenario 3:
Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the
message center. The headlamp switch is in
(off), (parking lamps),
or (on).
Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams
on and off.
Scenario 4:
Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to OFF in the
message center. The headlamp switch is in
(auto
lamps), (off), (parking lamps), or (on).
Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams
on and off.
Enabling/disabling auto high beams
Enabling/disabling and/or checking the status of the automatic high beam
system can be performed using the message center. See Message center
in the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Activating high beams
If there is no traffic in front of the vehicle, the high beams will come on
automatically and the
light will display in the instrument panel if
the following are true:
• The headlamp control is in auto lamp
mode.
• Fog lamps are turned off.
• The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed.
• Vehicle speed must be greater than 32 mph (51 km/h).
• Severe weather is not detected.
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2011 MKS (mks)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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