Get Driving -> Operating the lights and wipers Guide for Toyota Avensis 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2018)

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

1

The front position, tail,

license plate and instru-

ment panel lights turn

on.

2

The headlights and all

lights listed above turn

on.

3

The headlights and all

(If equipped)

lights listed above turn

on and off automatically

when the engine switch

is in the “ON” position

(vehicles without smart

entry & start system) or

IGNITION ON mode

(vehicles with smart &

start system).

4

The daytime running lights turn on. (→P. 237)

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Turning on the high beam headlights

1

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.

2

Pull the lever toward you to turn

on 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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AFS (if equipped)

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) improves visibility at intersec-

tions and on curves by automatically adjusting the lateral angle of the

headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle

that are controlled by steering input.

Operates at speed of 10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.

■ Deactivating AFS

1

Select “AFS” on the settings

display. (→P. 112)

2

Press

on the steering

wheel.

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Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles with halogen headlights)

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

of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.

1

Raises the level of the head-

lights

2

Lowers the level of the head-

lights

■ Guide to dial settings

Occupancy and luggage load conditions

Dial position

4

Occupants

Luggage load

Driver

None

0

Driver and front

passenger

None

All seats occupied

Driver

None

1

3

4

Full luggage loading

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Follow me home system (if equipped)

This system allows the headlights to be turned on for 30 seconds

when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles

without a smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a smart

entry & start system).

After turning the engine switch to

the “LOCK” position (vehicles

without a smart entry & start sys-

tem) or off (vehicles with a smart

entry & start system), pull the

lever toward you and release it

when the light switch is in

or

.

Pull the lever toward you and release it again to turn off the lights.

Cornering lights (if equipped)

When any of the following conditions is met, while the headlights (low

beam) are on, the cornering lights will additionally turn on and light up

the direction of movement for the vehicle. This is to ensure excellent

visibility when either driving at intersections or parking at night.

● The steering wheel is operated

● The turn signal lever is operated

● The shift lever is in R (both left and right side cornering lights)

However, when vehicle speed is 35 km/h (21 mph) or above, the cor-

nering lights do not turn on. When the cornering lights are on and

vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h (24 mph), they will be turned off.

When the cornering lights are on for more than 30 minutes, they will

automatically turn off.

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■Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the

daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started

and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the

“AUTO” position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime

running lights are not designed for use at night.

■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)

The sensor may not function properly if

anything 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.

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■Automatic light off system

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

●When the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the headlight and all the

lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or

“LOCK” position.

●When the light switch is in the

position, the front fog lights turn off

automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

●When the light switch is in the position, the headlights and front fog

lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK”

position.

The front position and tail lights turn off automatically after 20 minutes.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn

the light switch to the

position.

position once and then back to the

or

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

●When the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the headlight and all the

lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or turned off.

●When the light switch is in the

position, the front fog lights turn off

automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned

off.

●When the light switch is in the

position, the headlights and front fog

lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or turned off.

The front position and tail lights turn off automatically after 20 minutes.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or

turn the light switch to the

position once and then back to the

or

position.

■Light reminder buzzer

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC”

position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or to ACCESSORY

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

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■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with LED headlights)

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.

■If the

indicator flashes...

It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features →P. 632)

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not

running.

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Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-

ditions, such as in rain or fog.

X Front and rear fog light switch

1

The front and rear fog

lights turn off.

2

The front fog lights turn on.

3

Both front and rear fog

lights turn on.

Releasing the switch ring

returns it to

.

Operating the switch ring

again turns only the rear fog

light off.

∗: If equipped

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X Rear fog light switch

1

Rear fog light turns off.

Rear fog light turns on.

Releasing the switch ring

2

returns it to

.

Operating the switch ring

again turns the rear fog light

off.

4

■Fog lights can be used when

X Vehicles with a front and rear fog light switch

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

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

X Vehicles with a rear fog light switch

The headlights or front position lights are turned on.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.

X Intermittent windshield wipers

1

Intermittent operation

2

Low speed operation

3

High speed operation

4

Temporary operation

5

Increases the intermittent wiper

frequency

6

Decreases the intermittent

wiper frequency

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7

Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers operate automatically.

If the headlights are on, the

headlight cleaners will operate

once. And then, the headlight

cleaners will operate every five

times you pull the lever. (if

equipped)

X 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.

1

Rain-sensing wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper operation

Temporary operation

2

3

4

5

6

Sensor sensitivity (high)

Sensor sensitivity (low)

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7

Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers operate automatically.

If the headlights are on, the

headlight cleaners will operate

once. And then, the headlight

cleaners will operate every five

times you pull the lever. (if

equipped)

■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start

system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).

■Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

The raindrop sensor judges the amount of

raindrops.

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

in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNI-

TION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), the wiper will oper-

ate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.

If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to

indicate the change of sensitivity.

■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.

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■Windshield wiper features

The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on

when you operate the wipers.

WARNING

■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode

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.

■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes

warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This

may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

4

■When the windshield is dry

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

■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled

toward you and held continually.

■When a nozzle becomes blocked

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

duly qualified and equipped professional.

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

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Rear window wiper and washer

Operating the wiper lever

Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and

washer.

1

Intermittent operation

Normal operation

2

3

Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

4

Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion

■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated

When the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry &

start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-

tem).

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.

∗: If equipped

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