light TOYOTA AYGO 2012 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 140)Rear fog light indicator
(P. 152)
Headlight low beam
indicator (P. 148)Shift position and gear
position indicators
(P. 133)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 148)
(Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission)
*1,2
(If equipped)
Slip indicator
(P. 158)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 153)

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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately
if this occurs.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 312)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*2: The light comes on when the airbag manual on-off switch turned to
the “OFF” position.
(Flashes)(If equipped)(Flashes)
(If equipped)(If equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1,2
*1*1*1

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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The front position,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all the lights listed
above turn on.

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Manual headlight leveling dial
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Right-hand drive vehicles
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights

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AYGO_WE_99E96EGuide to dial settings
Vehicle category M1
*
Vehicle category N1*
*
: To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime run-
ning lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started.
(However, the daytime running light system will be canceled when
the headlight switch is operated and 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.
Turn the engine switch, headlights and tail lights off and set
the parking brake.
Loading conditionIndication figure of control
switch
Driver only or Driver + one passenger in
the front seat.0
All passengers. 1
All passengers and Full luggage loading
to the luggage room.2
Driver and Full-luggage loading to the
luggage room.3
Loading conditionIndication figure of control
switch
Driver only 0
Driver and Full-luggage loading to the
luggage room2

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When driving
AYGO_WE_99E96ETurn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
You must perform step 3 within 5 seconds after turning the engine
switch to the “ON” position.
Switch on the tail lights repeat-
edly, 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 engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle is moving.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and
the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
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 and fog.
Rear fog light switch
Turns the rear fog light off
Turns the rear fog light on

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Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights are turned on.
Vehicles with a front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights are turned on.
Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front and rear fog
lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
Turns both front and rear
fog lights on

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Windshield wiper and washer
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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CAUTION
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
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wiper, 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.