lights TOYOTA AVENSIS 2014 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system
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 START STOP” 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 START STOP” 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 START STOP” 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 to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch OFF once and then back to the or position.
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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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 to the “ON” position, or turn the light switch
OFF once and then back to the or position.
Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF
or to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights
are turned on.
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.
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.

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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 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. 755)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain or fog.
Vehicles with front fog lights
Off
Front fog lights on
Both front and rear fog
lights on (Rotating the
switch ring again turns only
the rear fog light off.)
Releasing the switch returns
the ring to the position.
Operating the switch again
turns only the rear fog lights
off.
After the headlight switch is
turned off, the rear fog lights do
not come on even if you turn
on the headlight switch again.

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Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with front fog lights
Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights are turned on.
Vehicles without front fog lights
The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Vehicles without front fog lights
Off
Rear fog light on
Releasing the switch returns
the ring to the position.
Operating the switch again
turns only the rear fog lights
off.

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Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
is selected).
Intermittent wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate once. And then, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every five times you pull
the lever. (if equipped)
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.
Rain-sensing wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate once. And then, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every five times you pull
the lever. (if equipped)

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Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate
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.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate 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.
Windshield wiper features
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn
on when you operate the wipers.
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.

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