Nissan Ariya: Headlight and turn signal switch

• Headlight switch
• Headlight aiming control

Headlight switch

Basic information

CAUTION

Use the headlights with the EV system running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

Example

Lighting

Type A (if so equipped):

1. Rotate the switch to the position, and the front parking, tail, license plate, and instrument panel lights will come on.
2. Rotate the switch to the position, and the headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on. The daytime running light will turn off.

Example

Type B (if so equipped):

1. Rotate the switch to the position, and the front parking, tail, license plate, and instrument panel lights will come on.
2. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system will also be set in this position.

   Rotate the switch to the position, and the headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on. The daytime running light will turn off.

Example

Intelligent Auto Headlight system

Type A (if so equipped):

The Intelligent Auto Headlight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically.

To set the Intelligent Auto Headlight system:

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position 1.

2. Place the power switch in the ON position.

3. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.

To turn the Intelligent Auto Headlight system off, turn the switch to the OFF, or position.

The Intelligent Auto Headlight system can turn on the headlights automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light.

The headlights will also be turned on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather (when the windshield wiper is operated continuously).

If the power switch is placed in the OFF position and one of the doors is opened and this condition is continued, the headlights remain on for 5 minutes.

Example

Type B (if so equipped):

The Intelligent Auto Headlight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically.

To set the Intelligent Auto Headlight system:

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the or AUTO position 1.

2. Place the power switch in the ON position.

3. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.

To turn the Intelligent Auto Headlight system off, turn the switch to the position.

The Intelligent Auto Headlight system can turn on the headlights automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light.

If the power switch is placed in the ON position when the parking brake is applied, the headlights remain off.

With the position selected, the headlights turn off when the power switch is placed in the OFF position, the shift position is placed in the P (Park) position or the parking brake is applied. (The front parking, tail, license plate, and instrument panel lights are on.) The headlights will also be turned on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather (when the windshield wiper is operated continuously).

With the AUTO position selected (headlights are on), if the power switch is placed in the OFF position and one of the doors is opened and this condition is continued, the headlights remain on for 5 minutes.

Type A (if so equipped)

Type B (if so equipped)

Be sure not to put anything on top of the sensor A located in front of the inside mirror (or located on the top of the instrument panel, depending on the models). The sensor controls the Intelligent Auto Headlight; if it is covered, the sensor reacts as if it is dark and the headlights will illuminate.

Automatic headlights off delay:

You can keep the headlights on for up to 180 seconds after you push the power switch to OFF and open any door then close all the doors. You can adjust the period of the automatic headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180 seconds.

The factory default setting is 45 seconds.

Example

Headlight beam select

1. To select the high beam, push the lever forward and release it. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates.
2. Pull the lever back and release it to select the low beam.
3. To flash the headlights when the high beam is not selected, pull the lever towards the rear position. To flash the headlights when the high beam is selected, pull the lever twice towards the rear position.

High beam assist

Basic information:

The high beam assist system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) and above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when the headlight high beam is on, the headlight will be switched to the low beam automatically.

Precautions on high beam assist:

WARNING

• The high beam assist system is a convenience but it is not a substitute for safe driving operation.

  The driver should remain alert at all times, ensure safe driving practices and switch the high beams and low beam manually when necessary.

• The high beam or low beam may not switch automatically under the following conditions. Switch the high beam and low beam manually.
• During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
• When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vicinity of the vehicle.
• When the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle are turned off, when the color of the light is affected due to foreign materials on the lights, or when the light beam is out of position.
• When there is a sudden, continuous change in brightness.
• When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road that has level differences.
• When driving on a road with many curves.
• When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards the front of the vehicle.
• When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is reflecting intense light.
• When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
• When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, being towed, etc.
• The timing of switching the low beam and high beam may change under the following situations.
  • The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle.
  • The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the leading vehicle.
  • When only one light on the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is illuminated.
  • When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle.
  • Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
  • The number of passengers and the amount of cargo.

Example

High beam assist operations:

To activate the high beam assist system, push the switch as illustrated with the AUTO position (or position, depending on the model). The high beam assist indicator light in the meter will illuminate while the headlights are turned on.

If the high beam assist indicator light does not illuminate in the above condition, it may indicate that the system is not functioning properly. It is recommended you have the system checked by a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

When the vehicle speed lowers to less than approximately 13 MPH (20 km/h), the headlight remains the low beam.

To turn off the high beam assist system, push the switch again.

Ambient image sensor maintenance:

The ambient image sensor A for the high beam assist system is located in front of the inside mirror. To keep the proper operation of the high beam assist system and prevent a system malfunction, be sure to observe the following:

• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including transparent material) or install an accessory near the ambient image sensor.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor. Do not touch the sensor lens that is located on the ambient image sensor.

If the ambient image sensor is damaged due to an accident, it is recommended you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

Battery saver system

• When the headlight switch is in the or position while the power switch is in the ON position, the lights will automatically turn off within a period of time after the power switch has been placed in the OFF position.
• When the headlight switch remains in the or position after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will turn on when the power switch is placed in the ON position.

CAUTION

• When you turn on the headlight switch again after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will not turn off automatically. Be sure to turn the light switch to the OFF (if so equipped) or AUTO position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, otherwise the 12-volt battery will be discharged.
• Never leave the light switch on when the EV system is not running for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically.

Daytime Running Light (DRL) system

The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) automatically illuminate when the EV system is started and the parking brake is released. The LED DRL operate with the headlight switch in the OFF (if so equipped), , or AUTO (when the headlights are off) position. When you turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination, the LED lights switch from LED DRL to the park function.

Type A (if so equipped): If the parking brake is applied before the EV system is started, the LED DRL do not illuminate.

The LED DRL illuminate when the parking brake is released. This feature will work in the , AUTO or OFF position. The LED DRL will remain on until the power switch is placed in the OFF position.

Type B (if so equipped): If the parking brake is applied before the EV system is started, the LED DRL do not illuminate.

The LED DRL illuminate when the parking brake is released. This feature will work in the AUTO or position. The LED DRL will remain on until the power switch is placed in the OFF position.

WARNING

When the LED DRL system is active with the headlight switch in the OFF position (if so equipped), tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights.

Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.

Headlight aiming control

The headlight aiming control operates when the power switch is in the ON position and the headlight is on to allow the headlight axis to be adjusted according to the driving conditions.

When driving with no heavy load/luggage or driving on a flat road, select the normal position "0".

If the number of occupants and load/luggage in the vehicle changes, the headlight axis may become higher than normal.

If the vehicle is traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may directly shine on the rearview and outside mirrors of a vehicle ahead or the windshield of an oncoming vehicle, which may obscure other drivers' vision.

To adjust to the proper aiming height, turn the switch accordingly. The higher the number, designated on the switch, WARNING the lower the headlight axis.

Turn signal switch

Example

Basic information

1. Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.

Models with ProPILOT Assist 2.0:

The lever will return to the neutral position after moving and then releasing it. To cancel the turn signals, move the lever to the opposite direction.

2. Lane change signal

Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane change is completed.

Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, and release the lever. The turn signal will automatically flash three times.

Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane change based on road and traffic conditions.

Fog light switch

Front fog lights (example)

Basic information

Front fog lights

To turn the fog lights on, turn the fog light switch to the position when the headlight is on.

To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUTO position, the headlights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the position.

To turn them off, turn the fog light switch to the OFF position.

The fog lights automatically turn off when the high beam headlights are selected.

Emblem light

Regardless of headlight switch position, the emblem light illuminates when the power switch is in the ON position, the welcome light is activated, or the door is locked. The light turns off when the power switch is placed in the OFF position.