Adaptive Headlight System (AFS) Warning Light

Dashboard Warning Lights Caution (amber)

Can you still drive? With care, short trips only

Who can fix it? Needs a workshop

Typical repair time 30 minutes – 4 hours

Typical cost SAR 150 to 4,000

What it means

Shown as a headlamp above a curved two-way arrow, usually amber, this light means the system that swivels the headlights with the steering or levels the beam automatically has stopped because of a fault. The symbol and behavior vary by make: some flash it for a fault, and some also use it to show the system was switched off by hand. A brief glow at key-on that then goes out is normal.

Symptoms4

The light stays on or flashes after the engine starts.
The headlights no longer turn with the steering in bends at night.
The beam is aimed too high and dazzles oncoming drivers, or too low and shortens your view.
A message about a headlight or leveling fault on the display.

Possible causes6

Faulty ride height (leveling) sensor or a broken sensor link on the suspension.
Failed swivel motor or leveling motor inside the headlamp.
Damaged wiring or connectors from moisture, an old accident or non-original headlamps.
Weak battery or low system voltage.
System needs calibration after a headlamp replacement, suspension work or aim adjustment.
Faulty headlight control module (less common).

How to diagnose5

Read the message on the display and check the owner's manual for what the light means on your car.
Switch the car off and on again and watch whether the headlights move briefly at start-up (a self-test on many cars).
Look at the ride height sensor link near the suspension for a break or disconnection.
At a workshop: read codes from the lighting module and watch the ride height and steering angle readings with a scan tool.
Check power, ground and the connectors and motors of the headlamp.

How to fix5

Charge the battery or fix any low-voltage problem.
Repair damaged connectors or wiring and clean out moisture.
Repair the sensor link or replace the ride height sensor.
Replace the swivel or leveling motor, or the complete headlamp if the motor is not sold separately.
Calibrate the system with a scan tool, then clear codes and confirm the light goes out and the lamps move.

Repair cost

0–500

500–2,000

2,000–5,000

5,000+

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

The low end is a connector, a sensor link and a calibration; the cost rises sharply if a complete headlamp unit must be replaced on a premium car.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive at night with this light on?

Usually yes, because the headlights still work, but they may be aimed too high and dazzle others or too low and reduce your view. Drive carefully and get it fixed soon.

Why did it appear after a headlamp replacement?

Many systems need a scan tool calibration after a headlamp is replaced or removed, or a connector may not be fully seated.

Is it linked to the suspension?

On many cars, yes. Beam leveling relies on sensors mounted on the suspension, so any change in ride height can trigger the warning.

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This guide is for information only and does not replace an inspection by a qualified technician. If the fault involves brakes, steering, engine temperature, electrics or refrigerant, do not attempt the repair yourself.

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