lights TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

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Headlight switch
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 that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 486)
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
operating.

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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 turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
OFF
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Windshield wipers and washer
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
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON 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.
Wash/wipe operation
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Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
NOTICE
■ When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion

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■Rear view monitor system camera
■ Smear effect
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to see the images on the screen, even
when the system is functioning correctly.
• In the dark (e.g. at night).
• If the temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
• If water droplets get on the camera, or when humidity is high (e.g. when it
rains).
• If foreign matter (e.g. snow or mud) get on the camera lens.
• If the sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens.
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If a bright light (for example, sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body) is picked
up by the camera, a smear effect
* pecu-
liar to the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect—A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light (for example,
sunlight reflected off the vehicle body)
is picked up by the camera; when trans-
mitted by the camera, the light source
appears to have a vertical streak above
and below it.
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Interior features3
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3-3. Using the audio systemAudio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter).......... 215
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter)..... 218
Using the radio (Vehicle with AUX adapter).......... 221
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter)..... 230
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ......................... 235
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ......................... 243
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 250
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ......................... 259
Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without
AUX adapter) ................. 263
Using the AUX adapter .... 265
Using the steering switches ......................... 266 3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ......... 269
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................. 274
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular
phone) ............................ 288
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 315
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 319
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 326
Vanity mirror..................... 327
Clock ................................ 328
Power outlet ..................... 329
Armrest ............................ 331
Floor mats ........................ 332
Luggage compartment features .......................... 333
Garage door opener......... 336

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“Day Mode”
■ To turn off the picture display
If is touched, the screen display is turned off, and guidance is by
voice only.
When the headlights are turned on, the
screen dims. However the screen can be
switched to day mode.
The screen will stay in day mode when
the headlights are turned on until
is touched again.
If the instrument panel light control is
set to “MAX”, “DAY MODE” is not dis-
played.