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Headlights and turn signals

(without automatic light

control system)

No combined display

HEADLIGHTS

To turn on the following lights: Turn the headlight/

turn signal stalk control.

Position 1 ÿ Parking, taillights, license plate and

instrument panel lighting

The tail light indicator light (green) on the instrument

panel indicates that the tail lights are on.

Position 2 ÿ Headlamps and all above lights

However, on some models the above lights also come

on when the engine is started with the headlight switch

off.

With combined display

Automatic headlight tilt adjustment system (without

combined display)

Without discharge headlights ÿ Adjust the angle of the

headlights before switching them on. (See "Headlight

Tilt Control" on page 140 in this chapter.)

The position of the vehicle changes according to the

conditions of the vehicle's load and persons getting on

or off. However, the angle of the headlights is

automatically maintained at the correct level by this

system, so that your headlights cannot dazzle other road

users.

Buzzer of lights on

If you remove the key and the headlight switch is

on, the buzzer will alert you to turn off the

headlights when you open the driver's door.

NOTICE

When you turn the ignition key to the "ON" position, the

warning light comes on and goes off after a few seconds.

When the engine is not running, do not leave the

lights on for a long time to avoid discharging the

battery.

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If a system malfunction occurs, a warning light on the

instrument panel will illuminate.

If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by any

authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or another

properly qualified and equipped professional.

If you are changing the vehicle's suspension and/or ride

height, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service

center, or another properly qualified and equipped

professional, to have the automatic headlight leveling

system and headlight leveling checked.

Automatic headlight tilt adjustment system (with

integrated display)

High beam and low beam ÿ Turn on the high beam by

turning on the headlights and pushing the lever away

from you (position 1). Pull the lever towards you (position

2) to turn on the dimmed lights.

The position of the vehicle changes according to the

conditions of the vehicle's load and persons getting on

or off. However, the angle of the headlights is

automatically maintained at the correct level by this

system, so that your headlights cannot dazzle other road

users.

The high beam light (blue) on the instrument panel

indicates that the high beam is on.

High beam flashing (position 3) ÿ Pull the lever all the

way back. When you release the lever, the high beams

will turn off.

If a system malfunction occurs, the main warning light

will illuminate, a warning message will appear on the

combined display and a warning tone will sound. If this

occurs, do not have the vehicle checked by any

authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or any other

properly qualified and equipped professional.

You can flash the high beams with the control turned to

the "OFF" position.

If you are changing the vehicle's suspension and/or ride

height, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service

center, or another properly qualified and equipped

professional, to have the automatic headlight leveling

system and headlight leveling checked.

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Headlights and turn signals

(with automatic light control

system)

TURN LIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS

To signal a change of direction of travel, push the

headlight/turn signal lever up or down to position 1.

To turn on the following lights: Turn the headlight/

turn signal stalk control.

Position 1 ÿ Parking, taillights, license plate and

instrument panel lighting

The key must be in the "ON" position.

The lever returns automatically after a turn, but you may

need to return it manually after changing lanes.

The tail light indicator (green) on the instrument panel

indicates that the tail lights are on.

To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to

the first stop (position 2) and hold it.

Position 2 ÿ Headlamps and all above lights

If the turn signal lights (green) on the instrument panel

flash faster than normal, this indicates a burned-out front

or rear turn signal bulb filament. See "Changing light

bulbs" on page 393 in Chapter 7ÿ3.

Position 3 ("AUTO") - Headlights and/or all lights as in

position 1

They will turn on or off depending on the ambient light

conditions.

If you need to turn on the lights immediately when

entering a dark tunnel or parking lot, manually turn the

control to position 2.

However, on some models the above lights also come

on when the engine is started with the headlight switch

off. In that case, the dimmed lights are on.

Adjust the angle of the headlights before switching them on.

(See "Headlight Tilt Control" on page 140 in this chapter.)

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Automatic lights off system

When the headlight switch is in the "AUTO" position,

the headlights will automatically turn off when the driver's

door is opened with the engine off.

To turn the lights back on, turn the ignition key to the

"ON" position or turn the headlight switch on. If you

intend to park the vehicle for more than a week, make

sure the headlight switch is turned off.

NOTICE

u When the engine is not running, do not leave the

lights on for a long time to avoid discharging

the battery.

The automatic light control sensor is located on the

inside of the windshield, see picture.

u When cleaning the inside of the windshield, make

sure that the sensor does not come into contact

with cleaning agents or moisture.

Do not attach any objects to the windshield to cover this

sensor.

The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted. For details,

contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service center,

or another properly qualified and equipped professional.

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If a system malfunction occurs, a warning light on the

instrument panel will illuminate.

If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by any

authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or another

properly qualified and equipped professional.

If you are changing the vehicle's suspension and/or ride

height, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service

center, or another properly qualified and equipped

professional, to have the automatic headlight leveling

system and headlight leveling checked.

Automatic headlight tilt adjustment system (with

combined display)

No combined display

The position of the vehicle changes according to the

conditions of the vehicle's load and persons getting on

or off. However, the angle of the headlights is

automatically maintained at the correct level by this

system, so that your headlights cannot dazzle other road

users.

If a system malfunction occurs, the main warning light

will illuminate, a warning message will appear on the

combined display and a warning tone will sound. If this

occurs, do not have the vehicle checked by any

authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or any other

properly qualified and equipped professional.

With combined display

Automatic headlight tilt adjustment system (without

combined display)

If you are changing the vehicle's suspension and/or ride

height, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or service

center, or another properly qualified and equipped

professional, to have the automatic headlight leveling

system and headlight leveling checked.

The position of the vehicle changes according to the

conditions of the vehicle's load and persons getting on

or off. However, the angle of the headlights is

automatically maintained at the correct level by this

system, so that your headlights cannot dazzle other road

users.

When you turn the ignition key to the "ON" position, the

warning light comes on and goes off after a few seconds.

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TURN LIGHTS

High beam and low beam ÿ Turn on the high

beam by turning on the headlights and pushing

the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the

lever towards you (position 2) to turn on the

dimmed lights.

To signal a change of direction, push the

headlight/turn signal lever up or down to

position 1.

The key must be in the "ON" position.

The high beam light (blue) on the instrument panel

indicates that the high beam is on.

The lever returns automatically after a turn, but

you may need to return it manually after

changing lanes.

High beam flashing (position 3) ÿ Pull the

lever all the way back. When you release the

lever, the high beams will turn off.

To signal a lane change, move the lever up or

down to the first stop (position 2) and hold it.

You can flash the high beams with the control

turned to the "OFF" position.

If the turn signal lights (green) on the instrument

panel flash faster than normal, this indicates a

burned-out front or rear turn signal bulb filament.

See "Changing light bulbs" on page 393 in

Chapter 7ÿ3.

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Headlight tilt control

Load conditions and controller position

Driver only

0

Only driver + front passenger

All passengers

1,5

2,5

3,5

(including driver)

All passengers

(including driver) + fully loaded luggage

compartment

Driver + fully loaded

luggage compartment

Left-hand drive vehicles

Right-hand drive vehicles

To adjust the angle of the headlight beams, turn the

knob.

The following table shows examples of correct driver

settings. For vehicle load conditions other than those

shown in the overview, turn the control to such a position

that the level of the beams is the same as that achieved

by setting according to the table when the driver is

alone in the vehicle. The higher the set number, the

lower the headlight beam is directed.

Always observe the correct angle of the headlights,

otherwise your headlights may dazzle other road users.

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