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3-4. Switches and Controls

Lighting Control

Headlights

● Without auto-light control

Turn the headlight switch to turn

the headlights, other exterior

lights and dashboard illumination

on or off.

Switch Position

Ignition Position

OFF

ACC

or

ACC

or

ACC

or

ON

OFF

Headlights

Off

On

Off

On*²

Off

Daytime running lights

On*¹

Taillights

Parking lights

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

Dashboard illumination

Off

On

On*²

On

On*²

*¹: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

*²: The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off

function.

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● With auto-light control

Turn the headlight switch to turn

the headlights, other exterior

lights and dashboard illumination

on or off.

Switch Position

Ignition Position

OFF

ACC

AUTO

ACC

or

ACC

or

ACC

or

3

ON

or

ON

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off Auto*²Auto*³Off

Off

On On*⁵

Off Off

Daytime running lights On*¹Off On*⁴Off On*¹Off

Taillights

Parking lights

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

Dashboard illumination

Off

Off Auto*²Auto*³On On*⁵On On*⁵

*¹: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

*²: The lights are turned on by the auto light function.

*³: The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to

any other position with the lights turned on. The lights are turned on for the

specified period by the auto headlight off function.

*⁴: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the

headlights are turned on by the auto light function.

*⁵: The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off

function.

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3-4. Switches and Controls

When the lights are turned on, the

lights-on indicator light in the com-

bination meter turns on.

■ Auto-light control (if equipped)

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition

is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness

or darkness and automatically turns the headlights, other exterior

lights and dashboard illumination on or off.

■Headlights

●If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approxi-

mately 30 seconds after switching the ignition off.

The time setting can be changed.

Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

●To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the

engine is off unless safety requires them.

■Auto-light control

●The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn

off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the

light sensor determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is contin-

uously dark for several minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams

inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.

In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.

●If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in AUTO, and the

wipers are operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for sev-

eral seconds, bad weather conditions are determined and the headlights

may be turned on.

●The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the

instrument cluster.

Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep

sound is heard.

To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:

Refer to Dashboard Illumination on P. 169.

●The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.

Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

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NOTICE

●Do not shade the light sensor by adher-

ing a sticker or a label on the wind-

shield. Otherwise the light sensor will

not operate correctly.

●The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control.

Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in

the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be

pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be damaged when the wip-

ers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure

the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to

leave the engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice

and snow.

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3-4. Switches and Controls

Headlight High-Low Beam

The headlights switch between

high and low beams by moving

the lever forward or backward.

High beam

Low beam

When the headlight high-beams

are on, the headlight high-beam

indicator light is turned on.

Flashing the Headlights

1

2

OFF

Flashing

To flash the headlights, pull the

lever fully towards you (the head-

light switch does not need to be

on).

The headlight high-beam indicator

light in the combination meter illu-

minates simultaneously. The lever

will return to the normal position

when released.

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3-4. Switches and Controls

Headlight Leveling (if equipped)

The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage com-

partment change the angle of the headlights.

The angle of the headlights will be automatically adjusted when turn-

ing on the headlights.

Daytime Running Lights

Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (day-

time running lights) during the daytime.

The daytime running lights turn on automatically when the vehicle

starts moving.

They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the shift lever is

shifted to the P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).

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Except Canada:

The daytime running lights can be deactivated.

Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

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3-4. Switches and Controls

Fog Lights^

Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will

improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.

The fog lights can be used when the ignition is switched ON.

The fog lights turn on when the

fog light switch is turned to the

position and turn off when the

switch is turned to the OFF posi-

tion.

The fog lights turn on when the

headlights are turned on. They will

not turn on if the headlight switch is

Fog light switch

in the

tion.

position or OFF posi-

●The fog lights will turn off when the headlights are set at high beams.

●With auto-light control:

If the fog light switch is in the position and the headlight switch is in the

AUTO position, the fog lights will turn on when the headlights, the exterior

lights and dashboard illumination turn on.

: If equipped

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3-4. Switches and Controls

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The ignition must be switched ON to use the turn and lane-change

signals.

Turn Signals

Move the signal lever down (for a

Right turn

left turn) or up (for a right turn) to

Right lane change

the stop position. The signal will

self-cancel after the turn is com-

pleted.

OFF

Left lane change

If the indicator light continues to

flash after a turn, manually return

the lever to its original position.

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Left turn

The turn signal indicators (green)

in the combination meter flash

according to the operation of the

turn signal lever to show which

signal is working.

●If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one

of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.

●A customized function is available to change the turn indicator sound vol-

ume. (P. 555)

Lane-Change Signals

Move the lever halfway toward the direction of the lane change—until

the indicator flashes—and hold it there. It will return to the off position

when released.

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3-4. Switches and Controls

Three-Flash Turn Signal

After releasing the turn signal lever, the turn signal indicator flashes 3

times. The operation can be cancelled by moving the lever in the

direction opposite to which it was operated.

The three-flash turn signal function can be switched to operable/inoperable

using the customization function.

Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

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3-4. Switches and Controls

Windshield Wipers and Washer

The ignition must be switched ON to use the wipers.

Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is

protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit

breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but

only for about 5 minutes.

If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and

remove the snow and ice.

After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If

they do not resume functioning, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possi-

ble. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Wait until the

weather clears before trying to drive with the wipers inoperative.

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WARNING

■Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir

Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the

windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result

in an accident.

■Only use windshield washer fluid mixed with anti-freeze protection in

freezing weather conditions

Using windshield washer fluid without anti-freeze protection in freezing

weather conditions is dangerous as it could freeze on the windshield and

block your vision which could cause an accident. In addition, make sure the

windshield is sufficiently warmed using the defroster before spraying the

washer fluid.

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Windshield Wipers

3-4. Switches and Controls

● With intermittent wiper

Turn the wipers on by pressing

the lever up or down.

Switch Position

Wiper operation

MIST

OFF

INT

LO

Operation while pulling up lever

Stop

Intermittent

Low speed

High speed

HI

■ Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent

position and choose the interval

timing by rotating the ring.

Slow

Fast

INT ring

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3-4. Switches and Controls

● With auto-wiper control

Turn the wipers on by pressing

the lever up or down.

Switch Position

Wiper operation

Operation while pulling up lever

MIST

OFF

AUTO

LO

3

Stop

Auto control

Low speed

High speed

HI

■ Auto-wiper control (if equipped)

When the wiper lever is in the

AUTO position, the rain sensor

senses the amount of rainfall on

the windshield and turns the wip-

ers on or off automatically

(off―intermittent―low speed―

high speed).

Less sensitivity

Center

position

Higher sensitivity

Switch

The sensitivity of the rain sensor

can be adjusted by turning the

switch on the wiper lever.

From the center position (normal), rotate the switch upward for higher

sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it downward for less sensitivity

(slower response).

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●Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while

driving activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate

according to the rainfall amount.

●The auto-wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temperature is

about -10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.

●If the windshield is coated with water repellent, the rain sensor may not be

able to sense the amount of rainfall correctly and the auto-wiper control may

not operate properly.

●If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or matter containing salt water) adheres

to the windshield above the rain sensor, or if the windshield is iced, it could

cause the wipers to move automatically. However, if the wipers cannot

remove this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the auto-wiper control will stop opera-

tion. In this case, set the wiper lever to the low speed position or high speed

position for manual operation, or remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by

hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.

●If the auto-wiper lever is left in the AUTO position, the wipers could operate

automatically from the effect of strong light sources, electromagnetic waves,

or infrared light because the rain sensor uses an optical sensor. It is recom-

mended that the auto-wiper lever be switched to the OFF position other than

when driving the vehicle under rainy conditions.

●The auto-wiper control functions can be turned off. Refer to Customizable

Features on P. 555

NOTICE

●Do not shade the rain sensor by adher-

ing a sticker or a label on the wind-

shield. Otherwise the rain sensor will

not operate correctly.

●When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched

ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:

• If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.

• If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object from either outside

or inside the vehicle.

Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is

in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be

pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers acti-

vate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure the

wipers are turned off completely (when it is most likely that the engine is

left running) this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.

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Windshield Washer

1

2

OFF

Washer

Pull the lever toward you and hold

it to spray washer fluid.

If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (P. 402). If the

fluid level is normal, consult your Toyota dealer.

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With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position/AUTO position, the wipers will

operate continuously until the lever is released.

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer^

The ignition must be switched ON to use the wiper.

Rear Window Wiper

Turn the wiper on by turning the

rear wiper/washer switch.

Switch Position

Wiper operation

OFF

INT

ON

Stop

Intermittent

Normal

Rear Window Washer

To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/washer switch to either of

the position. After the switch is removed, the washer will stop.

If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (P. 402). If the

fluid level is normal and the washer still does not work, consult your

Toyota dealer.

: If equipped

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Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger clears fog from the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear window defogger. The rear win-

dow defogger operates for about 15 minutes and then turns off auto-

matically.

The indicator light illuminates when the defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger before the 15 minutes has

elapsed, press the switch again.

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 Manual Climate Control

 Fully Automatic Climate Con-

trol

Indicator light

This defogger is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of

snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defogger.

NOTICE

Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean

the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defogger grid

inside the window.

Mirror Defogger (if equipped)

To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the ignition ON and press the

rear window defogger switch (P. 207).

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3-4. Switches and Controls

Hazard Warning Flasher

The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop

on or near a roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn

other drivers that your vehicle is a

traffic hazard and that they must

take extreme caution when near

it.

Depress the hazard warning

flasher and all the turn signals will

flash. The hazard warning indica-

tor lights in the combination meter

flash simultaneously.

●The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.

●Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the

vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law.

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