sensor TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2012 Owner's Manual

220 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a headlight control sensor
Opening the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in
ACCESSORY or OFF mode will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode, or turn the headlight switch off once and then back
to or .
Vehicles with a headlight control sensor
When the light switch is in the
position: The headlights turn off
automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY or OFF mode.
When the light switch is in the
AUTO position: The headlights and all
lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY or OFF mode 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 light switch off once and then back to the

or position.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or OFF mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights
are turned on.
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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When driving
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Automatic headlight leveling system
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.
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 665)
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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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 and vehicle
speed.
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
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles equipped with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Vehicle speed affects the wiper operation when the washer is being used
(delay until drip prevention wiper sweep occurs) even when the wipers are
not in “AUTO” mode.
With “ ” selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to inter-
mittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
(However, when the sensor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level, the
mode cannot be switched.)
Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
If the wiper switch is turned to “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 temperature of the rain drop sensor is 80C (176F) or higher, or
-10C (14F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
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.
The sensor judges the amount of rain-
drops.

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CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Toyota parking assist-sensor
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the multi-information display, touch screen
and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this
system.
Sensor types
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Toyota parking assist-sensor switch
On/off
To turn the system on, press
the switch. The indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.
To turn the system off, press
the switch again.

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Multi-information display
Front corner sensor detec-
tion
Rear corner sensor detec-
tion
Rear center sensor detec-
tion
Touch screen (vehicles with a navigation system)
When the Toyota parking
assist monitor or Multi-ter-
rain Monitor is not displayed
The graphic is automatically
displayed when an obstacle is
detected. The screen can be
set so that the graphic is not
displayed. (
P. 243)
When the Toyota parking
assist monitor or Multi-ter-
rain Monitor is displayed
(insert display)
A simplified image is dis-
played on the touch screen
when an obstacle is detected.

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When driving
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Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Corner sensors
Approximate
distance to obstacleMulti-
information
displayTouch screen
Insert display
Front:
50 cm (1.6 ft.) to
37.5 cm (1.2 ft.)
Rear:
60 cm (2.0 ft.) to
45 cm (1.5 ft.)(continuous)(continuous) (blinking)
Front:
37.5 cm (1.2 ft.) to
25 cm (0.8 ft.)
Rear:
45 cm (1.5 ft.) to
30 cm (1.0 ft.)(continuous)(continuous)
(blinking rapidly)
Front:
Less than 25 cm
(0.8 ft.)
Rear:
Less than 30 cm
(1.0 ft.)(blinking)(continuous) (continuous)

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)Rear center sensors
Approximate distance
to obstacleMulti-information
displayTouch screen
(insert display)
150 cm (4.9 ft.) to
80 cm (2.6 ft.)
(continuous)(blinking slowly)
80 cm (2.6 ft.) to
65 cm (2.1 ft.)
(continuous)(blinking)
65 cm (2.1 ft.) to
50 cm (1.6 ft.)
(continuous)(blinking rapidly)
Less than
50 cm (1.6 ft.)
(blinking)(continuous)

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When driving
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle
A beep sounds when the corner sensors and rear center sensors
are operating.
The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the obsta-
cle, the buzzer sounds continuously:
• Front corner sensors: Approximately 25 cm (0.8 ft.)
• Rear corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the beep
system responds to the nearest obstacle. If one or both come
within the above distances, the beep will repeat a long tone, fol-
lowed by fast beeps.
You can change the volume of the warning beeps. (P. 243)