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How to adjust the high beam on Sylphy?

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VanElias
07/30/25 2:45am
Sylphy high beam adjustment method is: 1. Locate the high beam adjustment button on the lower left side of the steering wheel; 2. Turn on the high beam switch, manually rotate the knob upwards to raise the beam and downwards to lower it. High beams refer to adjusting the intensity of light based on filament distance during nighttime driving, which can improve visibility and expand the field of observation. The Sylphy is a compact sedan under Dongfeng Nissan. Taking the 2021 Sylphy as an example, its body structure is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan with dimensions of 4631mm in length, 1760mm in width, 1503mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm.
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LillianaAnn
08/16/25 9:02am
I've been driving for over ten years, and operating the high beams on the Sylphy is actually quite simple. There's a lever behind the steering wheel on the left side. First, turn the headlight switch to the low beam position, and a green headlight indicator will light up on the dashboard. Then, push the entire lever toward the steering wheel until you hear a click, and the dashboard will display a blue high beam indicator, indicating that the high beams are on. On the highway, I usually keep the high beams on, but when I see oncoming traffic or am following another car, I pull the lever back to switch to low beams to avoid blinding others. The newer Sylphy models even have an automatic high beam function. Just turn on the 'auto' setting in the dashboard, and it will automatically switch between high and low beams based on road conditions at night, which is very convenient. However, during rainy or hazy days with poor visibility, it's best to switch manually.
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McBlakely
10/21/25 8:04am
When I first got my Sylphy, I also didn't know how to use the high beams. Later, I specifically studied it. After starting the vehicle, turn the light knob to the far right position with the headlight symbol - that's the low beam position. The high beam switch is at the top of the left-hand stalk on the steering wheel. Just gently push it forward with your finger to activate, and you'll see a blue indicator light on the dashboard. Using high beams at night significantly improves visibility, but remember to pull it back to low beam when meeting oncoming traffic, otherwise other drivers will flash their lights at you. If you're driving with high beams and see taillights getting close ahead, it means you're following too closely and should switch back immediately. This design is very user-friendly as you can operate it without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
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