lights TOYOTA YARIS 2020 Owner's Guide

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The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the headlights
Lowers the level of the headlights
■Guide to dial settings
Manual headlight leveling dial
Left-hand drive vehiclesRight-hand drive vehicles
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Loading conditionControl switch position
Driver only0
Driver + one passenger in the front seat0
Driver + one passenger in the front seat
+ rear seat1
All passengers1
All passengers + full luggage loading to
the luggage compartment2
Driver + full luggage loading to the lug-
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the
“AUTO” position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
●When the light switch is in
or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position.
●When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch to once and then back to
or .
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
●When the light switch is in
or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is turned off.
●When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the engine switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch to once and then back to
or . The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or 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 High Beam (if equipped)
 P. 314
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed from the engine switch and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights are turned on.
■ Battery-saving function
In all conditions following below, the headlights and the other remaining lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle bat-
tery from being discharged:
● The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
● The light switch is in or .
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is turned off.
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When the engine switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
● When the light switch is operated.
● When the door is opened or closed.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 666)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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Fog light switch
Rear fog light switch
Turns the rear fog light off
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns the lights off.
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.
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Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front and rear
fog lights 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.
■Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights are turned on.
Vehicles with a front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
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Windshield wiper and washer
Operating the lever operates the wiper or washer as follows:
Intermittent windshield wiper
Off
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Pulling the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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Rain-sensing windshield wiper
When is selected, the wiper will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
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Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Pulling the lever operates the wiper
and washer.
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the
wiper operate one more time after
a short delay to prevent dripping.)
■ The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
while the engine switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate
once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will oper-
ate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or -15°C
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wiper in any mode other than “AUTO” mode.
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● The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
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■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
The windshield wiper may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers, etc., do not become caught in the windshield wiper.
■ 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 wiper, 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 blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Operating the switch operates the rear wiper or washer as fol-
lows:
Off
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts.
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
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