Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically
Operating the
switch turns on the lights as follows:
Off The daytime running lights turn on.
The headlights, parking/daytime running lights (P. 224) and so on turn on and off automatically. (Vehicles without a smart key system: When the engine switch is in the “ON” position Vehicles with a smart key system: When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode)
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.
Turning on the high beam headlights
- With 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 and release it to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
Daytime running light system
- The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking lights and illuminate brighter than the parking lights.
- To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The shift lever is shifted out of P (Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is off or in the “AUTO”* position
*:When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate even if the parking brake is set again. - When the turn signal indicators are flashing, the daytime running light on the side that the turn signals are flashing will turn off.
- When the emergency flashers are flashing, both daytime running lights will turn off.
- Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.
Headlight control sensor
Headlight control sensor is located on the passenger's side.
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 system to malfunction.
Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” position, or turn the light switch off and then back to
or 
.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.) To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to or .
Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and the driver's door is opened with the key removed from the engine switch while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the lights are left on with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and the driver’s door is opened.
Automatic headlight leveling system
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.
Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged:
- The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
- The key is removed from the engine switch (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off (vehicles with a smart key system).
- The light switch is in or AUTO.
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations: - When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
- When the light switch is turned off.
- When the door is opened or closed.
Customization that can be configured at your Toyota dealer
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain and fog.
- Turns the front fog lights off
- Turns the front fog lights on
Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.