A pleasant surprise and something positive

[Deleted member 14823]

This probably wasn't worth a new thread, but I wanted to post something positive in the middle of all the pessimism.

With the change to daylight savings time, I finally had the Mav out at night, and on a back road (I avoid highways as much as possible) I was surprised when the high beams started turning themselves on when it was clear to do so, and turning off when another car approached. I had forgotten that feature was part of the 360 package, and as an older driver I can't tell you how useful that seems to me.

I expect this to fall quickly down the post list, but I wanted to contribute something positive. Sometimes it's the little things that you appreciate. I keep finding things to like about my car/truck/ute.

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[AMTRV]

This probably wasn't worth a new thread, but I wanted to post something positive in the middle of all the pessimism.

With the change to daylight savings time, I finally had the Mav out at night, and on a back road (I avoid highways as much as possible) I was surprised when the high beams started turning themselves on when it was clear to do so, and turning off when another car approached. I had forgotten that feature was part of the 360 package, and as an older driver I can't tell you how useful that seems to me.

I expect this to fall quickly down the post list, but I wanted to contribute something positive. Sometimes it's the little things that you appreciate. I keep finding things to like about my car/truck/ute.

Love this thought.
I also am up in years and I too love this feature.
Second favorite is the ACC.

 

[Jatrax]

I have not yet received my truck but really looking forward to this feature. Driving at night is no longer a simple thing for me. My night vision is not what it used to be.

 

[jsus]

With the change to daylight savings time, I finally had the Mav out at night, and on a back road (I avoid highways as much as possible) I was surprised when the high beams started turning themselves on when it was clear to do so, and turning off when another car approached. I had forgotten that feature was part of the 360 package, and as an older driver I can't tell you how useful that seems to me.

Just to clarify, auto LED high beams is standard on every Maverick built. It's not part of the optional Co-Pilot360 packages.

 

[mamboman777]

This probably wasn't worth a new thread, but I wanted to post something positive in the middle of all the pessimism.

With the change to daylight savings time, I finally had the Mav out at night, and on a back road (I avoid highways as much as possible) I was surprised when the high beams started turning themselves on when it was clear to do so, and turning off when another car approached. I had forgotten that feature was part of the 360 package, and as an older driver I can't tell you how useful that seems to me.

I expect this to fall quickly down the post list, but I wanted to contribute something positive. Sometimes it's the little things that you appreciate. I keep finding things to like about my car/truck/ute.

That's a standard feature. I've got that on my poor man's XLT. I like it too!

 

[RR - All the way]

I am also older and overall, I like this feature. I still have not driven it at night much, about a dozen times, but I am finding the brights do not come on at dusk/nightfall as quickly as I would like, and I operate then manually until it is totally dark. This seems to me to be especially true where I live, and deer are at peak movement at that time.

 

[JimParker256]

Nice to hear that the auto-dim feature works well. I can't wait to try it out myself! LOL

 

[MrCigar]

Wife called me on the phone all excited, she didn't know it did that, it's a nice little feature and good on you to add a positive thread....tough to come by lately lol.

 

[Dad]

This probably wasn't worth a new thread, but I wanted to post something positive in the middle of all the pessimism.

With the change to daylight savings time, I finally had the Mav out at night, and on a back road (I avoid highways as much as possible) I was surprised when the high beams started turning themselves on when it was clear to do so, and turning off when another car approached. I had forgotten that feature was part of the 360 package, and as an older driver I can't tell you how useful that seems to me.

I expect this to fall quickly down the post list, but I wanted to contribute something positive. Sometimes it's the little things that you appreciate. I keep finding things to like about my car/truck/ute.

You're fine. I've had a lot of obstacles in my life this past year and my Maverick and this club have been life-savers. I see a majority of people here who are happy to help anyone who asks for help or opinions on a thousand Maverick topics. My Maverick has become my hobby and acts not only as a diversion, but doing the mods has given me a sense of pride and confidence. All thanks to the members of this club and the reason for its existence; the Maverick.

 

[Bushpilot]

I was surprised by how much I like this feature, and the quality of the headlights, on the Maverick.

 

[OrCoaster]

Driving at night is no longer a simple thing for me. My night vision is not what it used to be.

Yes as we age our eyes really need those bright LED lights. When I switched my 81 to the new technology in lights I was really surprised how they lit up the road in front of me.

 

[AutobahnSHO]

I finally got to experience the auto brights!!

And it feels like the regular beam is aimed higher than my previous cars- which explains why it feels like everyone is high-beaming me in my old Miata LOL...

 

[saffrontruck]

It's one of the best features of the truck, honestly! Reacts very much like I would in similar situations. And, well, automatic headlights overall! I can ignore that dial entirely!

 

[Singing Santa Clyde]

My old eyes really like this feature.

 

[Dad]

Yes as we age our eyes really need those bright LED lights. When I switched my 81 to the new technology in lights I was really surprised how they lit up the road in front of me.

I completely agree. In fact, one of the first mods I looked into was adding fog lights, but as I experienced more night driving, I found the Maverick's LEDs to be sufficient to where I don't think I need the fog lights. Now, I don't get much fog where I'm located so others may need those fogs more so than I.

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