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When driving
If any of the following occurs during the deactivation/reactivation opera-
tion, the deactivation/reactivation operation will be canceled:
• The engine is turned off.
• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle is moving.
• The headlights are turned on.
• The tail lights are turned on.
• The automatic headlight system is turned on.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
anything 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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Automatic light off system
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in the position, the headlight and all the
lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position.
When the light switch is in the or position, the headlights
and front fog lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to the or position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in the position, the headlight and all the
lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
When the light switch is in the or position, the headlights
and front fog lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to the or position.
Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned
on.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off or
to the ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights
are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles 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.
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When driving
Turning on the low beam headlights when the vehicle is parked in dark
areas
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 629)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
Turn off the engine with the light switch in
or off, and pull the light switch
toward you and release it. The low beam
headlights will turn on for about 30 sec-
onds to light up the area around the vehi-
cle.
The lights are turned off in the following
situations.
Vehicles without smart entry & start
system:
The engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
The light switch is turned on.
The light switch is pulled toward you
and then released.
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Fog light switch
Fog lights can be used when
Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on. The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Turns the front and
rear fog light off
Turns the front fog
lights on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring again
turns only the rear fog light off.
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When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
is selected).
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
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Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
Vehicles with headlight clean-
ers: P. 262
Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
With selected, the wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts
wiper timing in accordance with rain volume.
Rain-sensing wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
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When driving
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
Vehicles with headlight clean-
ers: P. 262
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The headlight cleaners operation (if equipped)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch in the
“ON” position and the headlights turned on, the headlight cleaners will
operate once. (Afterwards, the headlight cleaners operate automatically
once for every 5 times the windshield washer is operated.)
To operate the headlight cleaners again, pull back the washer lever 5
times.
(If the headlights are turned off and then on again, and then the wind-
shield washer is operated, the headlight cleaners will operate once.)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the windshield washer is operated with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode and the headlights turned on, the
headlight cleaners will operate once. (Afterwards, the headlight cleaners
operate automatically once for every 5 times the windshield washer is
operated.)
To operate the headlight cleaners again, pull back the washer lever 5
times.
(If the headlights are turned off and then on again, and then the wind-
shield washer is operated, the headlight cleaners will operate once.)
Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
If the wiper switch is turned to the position while the engine switch is
in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate once to show that AUTO mode
is activated.
If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
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When driving
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
If the wiper switch is turned to the 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 wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or
-40°C (-40°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.
CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
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 fin-
gers 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.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use the washer when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause
the washer fluid pump to overheat.
When there is no windshield 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.
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Rear window wiper and washer
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use the washer when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause
the washer fluid pump to overheat.
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
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