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Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

Type A
The daytime running
light system is on.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on.
The daytime running
light system is off.

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Type B
The headlights, park-
ing lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode). 2

The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate

When driving
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on.
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The daytime running
light system is off.

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Type C
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on.

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Type D
The headlights, park-
ing lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode). 2

The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate

When driving
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on.
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Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push

the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
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release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.

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n Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Type A and B: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
n Headlight control sensor (if equipped)

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
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may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

n Automatic light off system

Vehicles without a smart key system
l When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
l When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the lights off and then back to or .

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Vehicles with a smart key system

l When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights
turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are
locked.)
l When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened.
2
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to or

When driving
.
n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 638)

NOTICE

n To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Fog light switch∗

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-

tions, such as in rain and fog.

Turns the front fog lights off

Turns the front fog lights on

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n Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

∗: If equipped
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Windshield wipers and washer

When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper

interval can be adjusted.

The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.

Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation 2
High speed windshield
wiper operation

When driving
Temporary operation

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Increases the intermittent

windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual opera-

tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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n The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when

Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
n If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

NOTICE

n When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
n When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
n When a nozzle becomes blocked
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

Before operating the rear window wiper and washer switch, make
sure the back window is completely closed. (→P. 94)
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:

Intermittent window wiper

operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
2
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion

When driving
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operates one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
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n The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

l Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON mode.
l The back window is completely closed.
n Intermittent window wiper operation
l When intermittent window wiper operation mode is selected, the wiper
will operate a couple of times and then switch to intermittent operation.
l During intermittent operation, the wiper stops temporarily at the reversing
position.

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n When the rear window wiper and washer switch is turned off
The rear wiper will stop operation, and return to the retracted position after
approximately 3 seconds.
However, if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem) while the rear wiper is operating, the rear wiper will stop at that position
and will not return to the retracted position.
n If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 638)

NOTICE

n When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
n When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
n When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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