Headlight High Beam Control Module Icon Explanation

The high beam control module is typically represented by a blue headlight icon with horizontal lines projecting outward, indicating full beam activation.

Common Headlight Symbols

• High Beam Indicator: A blue icon showing a headlight with straight horizontal lines extending forward, often located on the dashboard or control stalk. It lights up when high beams are active and serves as a reminder to switch back to low beams when approaching other vehicles .
• Low Beam Indicator: Usually a green or white icon with a headlight and downward-slanting lines, indicating standard headlights are on for normal night driving .
• Automatic Headlights: Represented by an “A” or “Auto” symbol, often in green, white, or orange, showing that the vehicle's lights adjust automatically based on ambient light conditions .
• Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS): A symbol combining an “A” with a headlight, indicating headlights that adjust direction based on steering and speed .
• Front Fog Lights: A headlamp icon with wavy lines pointing downward, used in foggy conditions to improve visibility .
• Rear Fog Lights: Similar to the front fog light symbol but with a “tail” or lines pointing backward, alerting drivers behind you in poor visibility .
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL): Often a small headlight icon that illuminates automatically during the day to increase vehicle visibility .
• Bulb Warning Symbol: Indicates a malfunction or burnt-out headlight bulb, usually depicted as a headlight with an exclamation mark or a filament icon .

Usage Notes

High beams are generally activated by pushing the stalk forward or pulling it toward the driver for a flash, while low beams must be on first. The dashboard icon lights up to confirm high beam activation, helping prevent accidental glare to oncoming traffic . Understanding these symbols ensures safe operation of your vehicle's lighting system and compliance with traffic regulations.