high beam TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2020 User Guide

3945-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Conditions in which the light distribution control of the headlights
changes automatically
●When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned
on automatically and the system will operate:
• The vehicle speed is approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) or more.
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: The area in the direction that the vehicle is turning will be illuminated more
brightly than other areas while driving on a curve.
●When all of the following conditions are met, the variable high beams will
turn on and the distance that the low beams are projected will be adjusted
automatically, depending on the location of vehicles ahead:
• The vehicle speed is approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) or more.
• There are vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
●If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams or variable high
beams will be changed to the low beams automatically:
• The vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• There are many vehicles ahead.
• Vehicles ahead are moving quickly and the high beams may blind the
drivers of the other vehicles.
■Front camera detection information
●The high beams may not be automatically changed to the variable high
beams in the following situations:
• When vehicles ahead suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road
dividers or roadside trees
• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead have no lights
●The high beams may be changed to the variable high beams if a vehicle
ahead that is using fog lights without its headlights turned on is detected.
●House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beams to change to the variable high beams, cause the
high beams not to change to the variable high beams, or change the area
that is not illuminated.

3955-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high
beam on or off, or the speed by which the areas not illuminated change:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface
etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of luggage
●The light distribution control of the headlights may change unexpectedly.
●Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.
●In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately
detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to
remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high
and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The front camera is deformed or dirty.
• The front camera temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights
or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are
changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• The vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a preceding vehicle.
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and
darkness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or
roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding
road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or
a mirror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a
truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in
an abnormal manner.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-
tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

4055-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Toyota Safety Sense
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 P. 4 1 8
◆LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 P. 4 2 9
◆AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)
 P. 3 9 1
◆RSA (Road Sign Assist)
 P. 4 4 5
◆Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
 P. 4 5 1
The Toyota Safety Sense consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:
Driving assist system
WARNING
■ Toyota Safety Sense
The Toyota Safety Sense is designed to operate under the assumption that
the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the
occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surround-
ings and driving safely.

7298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■ If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check if the mes-
sage disappears.
■ If “Accelerator and Brake Pedals Pressed Simultaneously” is shown
The accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 360)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 416, 714)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
● AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)
● RSA (Road Sign Assist)
● Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system is suspended
temporarily or until the problem show n in the message is resolved. (causes
and coping methods: P. 416)
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system cannot be
used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.
■ If the shift position cannot be changed or the power switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode even if trying to turn the power switch off when a
warning message is shown
If the 12-volt battery is discharged or the shift control system is malfunction-
ing, the followings may occur.
● The shift position may not be changed to P.
When parking, stop the vehicle on level ground and apply the parking brake
firmly.
● The hybrid system may not start.
● The power switch may be turned to ACCESSORY mode even if trying to
turn the power switch off.
In this case, the power switch may be turned off after applying the parking
brake.
● The automatic P position selection function (P. 382) may not operate.
Before turning the power switch off, be sure to press the P position switch
and check that the shift position is in P by the shift position indicator or P
position switch indicator.

7869-2. Customization
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■Automatic light control system (P. 387)
■AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (P. 391)
*: Only high beam will be turned on or off.
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Time elapsed before head-
lights turn off (follow me home
system)
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O90 seconds
120 seconds
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Adaptive High-beam SystemOnOff*––O
Clearance between a vehicle
ahead and the shaded high
beams
Standard
Narrow
––O
Wide
Adaptive adjustment of the
high-beam brightness and illu-
minated area according to
vehicle speedApproximately
120 km/h
(75 mph) or
more
Approximately
100 km/h
(63 mph) or
more
––OApproximately
80 km/h
(50 mph) or
more
Intensity adjustment of the
high beams when driving
around a curve (illuminates
the area in the direction vehi-
cle is turning more brightly)
OnOff––O
Projection distance adjust-
ment of the low beams
according to the distance to a
preceding vehicle
OnOff––O
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Alphabetical index
A/C............................................. 572
Air conditioning filter.............. 681
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 572
Blower customization ............ 576
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 254
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)...... 575
Humidity sensor .................... 584
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 585
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 559
Function ................................ 559
Warning light ......................... 715
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .................................. 391
Air conditioning filter .............. 681
Air conditioning system .......... 572
Air conditioning filter.............. 681
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 572
Blower customization ............ 576
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 254
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)...... 575
Humidity sensor .................... 584
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 585
Air intake vent .......................... 109
Cleaning ................................ 623Airbag manual on-off
system ...................................... 51
Airbags ....................................... 39
Airbag manual on-off
system .................................. 51
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag precautions for your
child ...................................... 41
Airbag warning light .............. 715
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 45
Curtain shield airbag
precautions........................... 43
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbags............................ 39
Alarm .......................................... 87
Alarm ...................................... 87
Intrusion sensor ...................... 90
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Flat tire ...................................... 731
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 778
Transmission......................... 777
Washer.................................. 648
Fog lights.................................. 397
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Switch ................................... 397
Follow me home system ......... 388
Footwell lights.......................... 591
Front doors............................... 283
Front fog lights ........................ 397
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Switch ................................... 397
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 717
Front position lights ................ 387
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)......... 575
Front seats ............................... 339
Adjustment ............................ 339
Cleaning ................................ 622
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 343
Seat heaters.......................... 589
Front turn signal lights............ 385
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Fuel ........................................... 401
Capacity ................................ 772
Fuel gauge ............................ 222
Information ............................ 780
Refueling ............................... 401
Type ...................................... 772
Warning light ......................... 717
Fuel consumption ............ 244, 275
Average fuel consumption .... 244
Current fuel consumption ...... 275Fuel filler door.......................... 403
Opener .................................. 403
Refueling............................... 401
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 403
Fuses ........................................ 691
Glove box ................................. 595
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 343
Head-up display ....................... 264
Headlights ................................ 387
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 391
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 389
Follow me home system ....... 388
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 572
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) ............................... 154
Outside rear view mirrors...... 577
Seat heaters ......................... 589
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 716
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 700
High-voltage components ...... 108
Hill-start assist control............ 559
Hood ......................................... 634
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 613
Grocery bag hook ................. 601
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 30
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Jack ........................................... 670
Positioning a floor jack .......... 636
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 670
Jack handle .............................. 670
Jam protection function .......... 353
Keyless entry ........................... 283
Smart entry & start system.... 293
Wireless remote control ........ 283
Keys .......................................... 278
Battery-saving function ......... 295
Electronic key........................ 278
Engine switch ........................ 373
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 751
If you lose your keys ..... 279, 282
Key number plate .................. 278
Keyless entry ........................ 283
Mechanical key ..................... 279
Power switch ......................... 373
Replacing the battery ............ 688
Smart entry & start system.... 293
Warning buzzer ..................... 294
Wireless remote control ........ 278
Knee airbags .............................. 39
Language (multi-information
display) ................................... 260Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 634
Hood lock release lever ........ 634
Shift lever .............................. 379
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 346
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Wiper lever............................ 398
License plate lights ................. 387
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Light
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 391
Door courtesy lights .............. 591
Emergency flasher switch ..... 704
Fog light switch ..................... 397
Follow me home system ....... 388
Headlight switch.................... 387
Illuminated entry system ....... 593
Interior lights ................. 592, 593
Interior light list...................... 591
Luggage compartment
light..................................... 289
Personal lights ...................... 592
Replacing light bulbs............. 695
Shift lever light ...................... 591
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Vanity lights .......................... 605
Wattage ................................ 779
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 695
Wattage ................................ 779
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 429
Luggage cover ......................... 603
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S-FLOW (Front seat
concentrated airflow
mode)...................................... 575
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ........ 523
Seat back pockets ................... 599
Seat belts .................................... 34
Adjusting the seat belt............. 35
Child restraint system
installation............................. 68
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 625
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer .... 717
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 715
Seat heaters ............................. 589
Seats ................................. 339, 341
Adjustment ............................ 339
Adjustment precautions ........ 340
Armrest ................................. 613
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 67
Cleaning ................................ 622
Front seats ............................ 339
Head restraint ....................... 343
Properly sitting in the seat....... 32
Rear seats............................. 341
Seat back pocket .................. 599
Seat heaters.......................... 589Sensor
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 391
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 388
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 488
Door handle .......................... 283
Front camera ........................ 406
Humidity sensor .................... 584
Inside rear view mirror .......... 349
Intrusion sensor ...................... 90
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 429
Parking Support Brake
function ............................... 499
Radar sensor ........................ 406
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 399
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function) ..................... 488
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 553
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 499
Service plug ............................. 108
Service reminder indicators ... 214
Shift lever ................................. 379
Shift lever light......................... 591
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 283
Side mirrors ............................. 350
Adjustment ............................ 350
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 473
Folding .................................. 350
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 577
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Side turn signal lights ............. 385
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Side windows ........................... 352
Water-repellent coating ......... 617
Simple Intelligent Parking
Assist System (S-IPA) ........... 523
Smart entry & start system ..... 293
Antenna location ................... 293
Entry functions ...................... 283
Starting the hybrid system .... 373
Smart lid & connector
locking system ...................... 140
Snow tires................................. 566
Solar charging system ............ 188
Spark plug ................................ 776
Specifications .......................... 770
Speech command system
*
Speed limiter ............................ 470
Speedometer ............................ 222
SRS airbags................................ 39
Steering wheel ......................... 346
Adjustment ............................ 346
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches .......... 205
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch ........................... 224
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Storage feature ........................ 594
Storage precautions ................ 594
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 766
Sun visors ................................ 605Switch
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) switch ................... 392
Audio remote control
switches
*
Camera switch*
Charging schedule switch ..... 179
Cruise control switch............. 451
Door lock switches ................ 285
Driving mode select switch ... 468
Emergency flashers switch ... 704
Engine switch........................ 373
EV City mode switch ............... 98
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 98
Fog light switch ..................... 397
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 403
“HUD” (Head-up display)
switch ................................. 266
Ignition switch ....................... 373
Instrument cluster light
control switch...................... 206
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
switch ................................. 437
Light switch ........................... 387
Meter control switches .......... 205
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 350
P position switch ................... 380
Power door lock switches ..... 285
Power switch......................... 373
Power window switch............ 352
*: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.