Short answer
The blue high beam indicator means your high beams are on. It is not a warning. Use them on dark, empty roads, and dip them for oncoming traffic and when you are following another car, so you do not dazzle other drivers. If it lights on its own, automatic high beams are active.
- Also shown as:
- Main beam light · Brights indicator · Blue headlight symbol
- What it looks like:
- A blue headlight shape with straight horizontal lines beaming forward.
Is it safe to keep driving?
Yes. Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
What causes the high beam indicator?
Most common first. Symbols and meanings vary by manufacturer; your owner's manual has the definitive meaning for your model.
- High beams switched on. The stalk was pushed forward or pulled toward you to flash or hold the high beams.
- Automatic high beam active. On cars with auto high beam, a camera switches between high and low beams; a separate symbol usually shows when the feature is armed.
What should you do right now?
- Nothing — this is an indicator, not a warning.
- Switch to low beams for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
What does the fix usually involve?
No repair needed. If the indicator stays on with the stalk in the low-beam position, the switch may be faulty and is worth having checked.
How much does it cost to fix?
Often nothing — see the causes above. The cost depends on what is actually wrong.
A typical range, not a quote. Actual cost depends on the car, the shop and the fault.
Common questions
Why is my high beam light on by itself?
If your car has automatic high beams, the camera is switching them on for you on dark roads. Check the owner's manual for how to switch the feature on or off.
When should I dim my high beams?
Whenever another car is coming toward you or you are following one closely enough to light it up. State laws set the exact distances, so follow your state's driver handbook.
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