TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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When driving
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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system 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
Opening the driver’s door with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY mode
or OFF will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch “OFF”
once and then back to the or position.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicle 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.
■ If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. ( P. 488)
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 con-
trol system to malfunction.

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NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary if the hybrid system is not
running.

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When driving
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Headlight switch (Type B)
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 to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
U.S.A.Canada
(if equipped)

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■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system 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
Opening the driver’s door with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY mode
or OFF will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch “OFF”
once and then back to the or position.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicle 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.
■ If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. ( P. 488)
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 con-
trol system to malfunction.

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2
When driving
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NOTICE
■
To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary if the hybrid system is not
running.

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Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turn ed on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Ty p e A
OFF
ON
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Ty p e B

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Windshield wipers and washer (Type A)
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
“INT” is selected).Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
4
1
2
3
REAR
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When driving
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Intermittent windshield wi per interval (“INT”) mode
■ 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.
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 block
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Intermittent windshield wiper interval
adjustment (increase)
Intermittent windshield wiper interval
adjustment (decrease)
REAR
1
2
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Windshield wipers and washer (Type B)
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected).
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
4
1
2
3
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