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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 08:04 AM
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Im sure you guys have noticed this and have a quick answer, but Ive had my car since July and didnt notice this until 30 minutes ago.. I have a 2016 ES 350...When starting the car in the garage, and lights on auto, the lights came on and appeared to raise as if the lights were aimed down then raised when engine started...Whats up??
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 08:33 AM
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Self leveling to make sure they won't blind oncoming cars if you have the trunk loaded down etc. Most vehicles with HID's have this feature.
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 08:43 AM
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ok thanks.. I have BI LEDs I know that
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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It's a self-leveling feature I've seen in other cars. However, on my 2013, I haven't noticed that it does this. Is this new for 2016?
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It's a self-leveling feature I've seen in other cars. However, on my 2013, I haven't noticed that it does this. Is this new for 2016?
I cant tell you as ive not had a Lexus before but mine is a 2016 and i do know it has Bi LEDs
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by azipod
It's a self-leveling feature I've seen in other cars. However, on my 2013, I haven't noticed that it does this. Is this new for 2016?
I believe it is only for the HID headlights on the 2013 to 2015 models.
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jollick
I believe it is only for the HID headlights on the 2013 to 2015 models.
Yes, I have HID, but I don't recall ever seeing mine "self adjust" when I turn on the vehicle.
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 03:18 PM
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Mine is 2016 bi-led and it definitely adjusts on start. Can't speak to the 13-15's.
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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Lexus did away with the self leveling and AFS on the ES with the 2013. My 2010 ES had it, when I shopped for a 2013 it was gone. Glad to see its back.
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 07:26 PM
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Yeah. Def a slick look to watch them do the adjusting thing.

What is bi LED? Does that mean low and high beam LED?

RIchard
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
Lexus did away with the self leveling and AFS on the ES with the 2013. My 2010 ES had it, when I shopped for a 2013 it was gone. Glad to see its back.
My 2013 ES and 2015 ES both have HID lights and I have seen both level when I start the vehicle. It is clear to see against me garage door.
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jollick
My 2013 ES and 2015 ES both have HID lights and I have seen both level when I start the vehicle. It is clear to see against me garage door.
The same thing is true with my 2013 ES.
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jollick
My 2013 ES and 2015 ES both have HID lights and I have seen both level when I start the vehicle. It is clear to see against me garage door.
Are both of yours UL models? I know yours is jollick...I recall something about the UL having auto leveling but the other cars didn't?
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
Are both of yours UL models? I know yours is jollick...I recall something about the UL having auto leveling but the other cars didn't?
Mine is a Luxury model, and, when I start the car and turn on the lights in the garage, I can clearly see the lights leveling on the back wall of the garage.
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Maybe what I'm remembering is that it just didn't have AFS vs the previous car...
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