Automatic High Beam Indicator

Dashboard Warning Lights Info (green/blue)

Can you still drive? Yes, normally

Who can fix it? Needs a workshop

Typical repair time 15 minutes – 2 hours

Typical cost SAR 100 to 2,500

What it means

Shown as the high beam lamp with the letter A inside or beside it, green or white depending on the make, this light means the system is switching between high and low beams automatically based on traffic and lighting ahead. It is an information light, not a warning. If it turns amber or shows an unavailable message, the front camera is usually blocked by dirt or fog.

Symptoms4

Indicator on while the high beams switch on and off by themselves at night.
The system is slow to dip the beams for oncoming cars.
A message saying the system is unavailable or the camera is blocked.
The system does not work in lit city streets or below a certain speed, which is normal on many cars.

Possible causes5

System switched on at the light stalk or in the settings menu, which is normal.
Dirty windshield in front of the camera, or dust or stickers covering it.
Conditions where the system does not operate, such as bright city lighting or low speed.
Camera needs calibration after a windshield replacement.
Front camera or lighting module fault (less common).

How to diagnose4

Check the owner manual for the conditions your system needs, such as a minimum speed.
Clean the windshield inside and out in front of the camera.
Make sure no stickers or objects sit on the glass in the camera view.
At the workshop: read camera codes and check calibration status, especially after glass replacement.

How to fix5

Use the system on dark roads and switch manually when needed.
Clean the glass and remove anything blocking the camera.
Fix the wipers or washer if the glass stays dirty.
Recalibrate the front camera after a windshield replacement or front-end repair.
Replace the camera or repair the lighting module if confirmed faulty.

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 repair starts with cleaning the glass and a simple check, and reaches the upper end for camera calibration after glass replacement or a new camera.

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

Why did the system stop after the windshield was replaced?

The camera is mounted on the windshield and must be calibrated after replacement, otherwise the system may not work or may work inaccurately.

Can I rely on the system at all times?

No. It can be slow to detect pedestrians, vehicles on bends, or in dust, so dip the beams manually when needed.

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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