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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

The front position, tail,

license plate and

instrument panel lights

turn on.

The headlights and all

lights listed above turn

on.

The headlights and

front position lights

turn on and off auto-

matically.

(If equipped)

(When the “POWER”

switch is in ON mode)

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push

the lever forward to turn on the

high beams.

Pull the lever back to the center

position to turn the high beams

off.

Pull the lever toward you to

flash the high beams.

Release the lever to turn them off.

You can flash the high beams

with the headlights on or off.

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Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)

The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number

of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.

Raises the level of the head-

lights

Lowers the level of the head-

lights

2

 Guide to dial settings

Occupancy and luggage load conditions

Dial position

Occupants

Luggage load

Driver

None

0

Driver and front pas-

senger

None

All seats occupied

Driver

None

1

Full luggage loading

1.5

2.5

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Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime run-

ning lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is

started. (However, the daytime running light system will be canceled

when the headlight switch is operated manually or the automatic

headlight system turns on the tail lights.) Daytime running lights are

not designed for use at night.

 Deactivating/reactivating the daytime running light system

Follow the procedure below.

STEP

1

Turn the “POWER” switch, headlights, tail lights and auto-

matic headlight system off and set the parking brake.

2

Start the hybrid system.

You must perform step 3 within 5 seconds of starting the hybrid sys-

tem.

Push the headlight switch for-

ward and pull it back to the cen-

STEP

3

ter

position.

(Repeat

this

operation 3 times or more.)

A buzzer will sound to indicate that the daytime running light system

has been deactivated/reactivated.

If any of the following occurs during the deactivation/reactivation opera-

tion, the deactivation/reactivation operation will be canceled:

• The hybrid system is turned off.

• The parking brake is released.

• The vehicle is moving.

• The headlights are turned on.

• The tail lights are turned on.

• The automatic headlight system is turned on.

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Headlight control sensor (if equipped)

Headlight control sensor is located on the

driver's side.

The sensor may not function properly if

an object is placed on the sensor, or any-

thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to

the windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor

detecting the level of ambient light and

may cause the automatic headlight sys-

tem to malfunction.

2

Automatic light off system (if equipped)

 When the light switch is in or

: The headlights and front fog

lights turn off automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCES-

SORY mode or turned off.

 When the light switch is in

: The headlights and all lights turn off

automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or

turned off and the driver's door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn to ON mode, or turn the light switch off once

and then back to

or

.

Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)

A buzzer sounds when the “POWER” switch is turned off or to ACCESSORY

mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.

Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge head-

lights)

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number

of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the

headlights do not interfere with other road users.

Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer

or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional

Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.

(Customizable features P. 506)

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NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is

not operating.

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Fog light switch

The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such

as in rain or fog.

Turns the front and rear fog

lights off

Turns the front fog lights on

Turns both front and rear

fog lights on

2

Releasing the switch ring

returns it to

. (vehicles

with an automatic headlight

system)

Operating the switch ring again

turns only the rear fog light off.

Fog lights can be used when

Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.

Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Intermittent windshield wiper with interval adjuster

When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, wiper

intervals can be adjusted.

Intermittent

windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield wiper

operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

Increases the intermittent

windshield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent

windshield wiper frequency

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Wash/wipe operation

Wipers operate automatically.

2

Rain-sensing windshield wipers

With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when

the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts

wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.

Rain-sensing

windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield wiper

operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

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Sensor sensitivity (high)

Sensor sensitivity (low)

Wash/wipe operation

Wipers operate automatically.

(After operating several times,

the wipers operate one more

time after a short delay to pre-

vent dripping.)

With the headlight cleaner and

discharge headlights: If the

headlights are on, the head-

light cleaners will operate

once. (P. 218)

The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when

The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.

Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

Even when the wipers are not in “AUTO” mode, wiper operation varies

depending on vehicle speed when the washer is being used (delay until drip

prevention wiper sweep occurs).

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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

 The sensor judges the amount of rain-

drops.

An optical sensor is adopted. It may not

operate properly when sunlight from the

rising or setting of the sun intermittently

strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc.

are present on the windshield.

 If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “POWER”

switch is in ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO”

mode is activated.

2

 If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or

-15C (5F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,

operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in

the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

CAUTION

Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or

the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your

fingers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

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NOTICE

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-

heat.

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another

duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer

Intermittent window wiper

operation

Normal window wiper oper-

ation

Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

Washer operation

2

The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.

NOTICE

When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-

heat.

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another

duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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

Headlight cleaner switch

Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.

Press the switch to clean the

headlights.

The headlight cleaner can be operated when

The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.

Windshield washer linked operation (vehicles with discharge head-

lights)

When the windshield washer is operated with the “POWER” switch in ON

mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaner will operate once.

(P. 212)

NOTICE

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may

cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.

: If equipped

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