unowned

Arty101

So there's a distinct bounce on start up of the lights? I guess I'll have to bring mines back to the dealer.

unowned

Well that was a 2011 avalon model doing a simple google search about toyotas auto leveling.
I just took a drive tonight and ours doesn't do any full range of motion check on start up. I'll do some more tests tomorrow evening, still curious how it works.

Arty101

Thanks for the tip with the google search. I found a bunch of ref to the HID auto leveling. They pretty much all say the same that the lights 'sweep' down and back up at start up. I don't see that with my lights. So I'm not sure if they're working correctly.

Here one such link: http://www.ehow.com/how_5038889_tell...eadlights.html

unowned

Manual on P226 says "the level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users".

I guess the only way to test it is park 20 ft from a wall with only you in it, turn on lights, get out put a bunch of heavy stuff in the trunk to weigh the rear down and check again (might have to restart car)

Arty101

So that is how the auto leveling is suppose to work, but testing should be easier than having to load up the car. Should just sweep down and up at start up, as a test.

unowned

Being a next gen ES it could be using a brand new system that doesn't need to do a full range check like in the video, it just moves exactly where it needs to be and is quicker by doing so.

Arty101

I hope you're right, but the lights don't adjust down when going over a crest or bump, nor rises when going down hill or in a small dip.

unowned

If it did that it would be "adaptive" which it is not

Arty101

Isn't 'adaptive' lights the ones that swivel side to side as you turn?

Also the the other thread on HID auto leveling: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...ling-hids.html

unowned

Yes and some will also adjust for crests and dips, but few cars come with that capability.

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

thanks for sharing the price! most people really just dont wanna share

for those of you who want to test the HID's, its easy.. pull into a steeper driveway and lights should auto adjust

wasjr

I have not updated on the other thread, but I have the HID option. Although the Lexus website states that with the HID option you get the auto leveling system, I have checked with the dealer, as well as had an email exchange with Lexus and in both cases been told that the HID option does NOT have the auto leveling feature.

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

That's very interesting because auto leveling would stop blinding on coming cars and cars in front with dips,hills,bumps etc.

MzKaylee

congratz! you got it on sale!