wipers TOYOTA CAMRY 2011 XV50 / 9.G Owners Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 162
Fog light switch ................... 167
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 168
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 170
Driving assist systems ........ 174
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 179
Vehicle load limits ............... 182
Winter driving tips ............... 183
Trailer towing ...................... 187
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 195
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 196 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 200
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 208
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 214
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 216
Using the radio ................... 220
Using the CD player ........... 228
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 236
Operating an iPod .............. 244
Operating a USB memory ............................ 251
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 258
Using the AUX port............. 263
Using the steering wheel audio switches ....... 265
3Interior features

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Headlights (low beam) P. 162
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 167
Turn signal lights P. 146
Hood P. 368
Windshield wipers P. 168
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 70
Side marker/parking lights P. 162
Moon roof  P. 75Headlights (high beam) and daytimerunning lights
P. 164

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 122
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 133
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 137
Automatic transmission .... 140
Manual transmission ........ 144
Turn signal lever .............. 146
Parking brake ................... 147
Horn ................................. 149
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 150
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 154
Multi-information display............................ 158
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 162
Fog light switch ................ 167
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 168 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 170
Driving assist systems ..... 174
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 179
Vehicle load limits ............ 182
Winter driving tips ............ 183
Trailer towing ................... 187
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 195
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 196

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
For U.S.A.
The headlights, park-
ing lights, daytime run-
ning lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
or the engine switch is
in ON)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.

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When driving
For Canada
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The headlights, park-
ing lights, daytime run-
ning lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
or the engine switch is
in ON)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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Turning on the high beam headlightsWith 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.
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.
■The headlights can be oper ated automatically when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights 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.
For U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.

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When driving
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Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
Vehicles with smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after all doors are closed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after
all doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the headlight switch off and then back to or
position.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
Vehicles without smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after all doors are closed with the engine switch OFF. (Vehicles with
wireless remote control: The lights turn off immediately if on the
key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned OFF and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the headlight switch off and then back to or position.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing 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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■Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. Light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 516)
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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When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Off
Front fog lights on

: If equipped

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Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency