2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Owners Manual - Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

Operating the  switch turns on the lights as follows:

Type A

1. U.S.A.
2. Canada

1.  The headlights, daytime running lights and all the lights listed below turn on and off automatically.
2.  The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights turn on.
3.  The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.
4.  Off

Type B

1. U.S.A.
2. Canada

1.  The headlights, daytime running lights and all the lights listed below turn on and off automatically.
2.  The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights turn on.
3.  The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

■AUTO mode can be used when (if equipped)

The engine switch is in ON.

■Daytime running light system

• Vehicles without a smart key system :The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlights and illuminate darker than the headlights.

Vehicles with a smart key system :The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking lights and illuminate darker 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 parking brake is released
  • The headlight switch is in the  or * position

*: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is set again.

• Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
• 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 (if equipped)

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

• When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the driver's door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF.

  (The lights turn off immediately if  on the key is pressed after all the doors are closed.)

• When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF and the driver's door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to ON, or turn the light switch off once and then back to  or .

■Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to OFF or ACC and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.

■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)

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.

■Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination (vehicles with a headlight control sensor)

When driving during daytime with the headlight switch turned to , if the windshield wipers are used, the headlights will turn on automatically after several seconds to help enhance the visibility of your vehicle.

■Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the headlights and/or tail lights are on when the engine switch is turned off the battery saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.

When the engine switch is turned to ON, the battery-saving function will be disabled.

When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is canceled once and then reactivated.

All the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes after the Battery- saving function has been reactivated:

• When the headlight switch is operated
• When a door is opened or closed

■Customization

Some functions can be customized.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Turning on the high beam headlights

1. 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.

2. 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.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire's angle as controlled by steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

■Customization

Some functions can be customized.

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

The Automatic High Beam uses a front camera located on the upper portion of the windshield to detect the brightness of the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatically changes the head lights between the high beams and low beams.

WARNING

■For safe use

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off manually if necessary.

■To prevent unintentional operation of the Automatic High Beam System

When it is necessary to disable the system.

Using the Automatic High Beam system

1. Press the Automatic High Beam switch.

2. Turn the headlight switch to the  or  (if equipped) position.

When the headlight switch lever is in the low beam position, the AHB system will be enabled and the AHB indicator will illuminate.

■Automatic operating conditions of the high beams

• When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will illuminate automatically:
  • The vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.
  • The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
  • There are no vehicles ahead with lights on.
  • There are few streetlights or other lights on the road ahead.
• If any of the following conditions are met, the headlights will change to the low beams:
  • Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
  • The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
  • There is a vehicle ahead with lights on.
  • There are many streetlights or other lights on the road ahead.

■Front camera detection

• In the following situations, the high beams may not be automatically changed to the low beams:
  • When a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle
  • When another vehicle crosses in front of the vehicle
  • When vehicles ahead are repeatedly detected and then hidden due to repeated curves, road dividers or roadside trees
  • When a vehicle ahead approaches from a far lane
  • When a vehicle ahead is far away
  • When a vehicle ahead has no lights
  • When the lights of a vehicle ahead are dim
  • When a vehicle ahead is reflecting strong light, such as own headlights
  • Situations in which the sensors may not operate properly
• The headlights may change to the low 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 low beams, or the low beams to remain on.
• The following may change the timing at which the headlights change to the low beams:
  • The brightness of lights of vehicles ahead
  • The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
  • The distance between the vehicle and a vehicle ahead
  • When a vehicle ahead only has lights illuminated 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 headlights may change between the high beams and low beams unexpectedly.
• Bicycles and other small vehicles may not be detected.
• In the following situations, the system system may not be able to correctly detect the brightness of the surroundings.

  This may cause the low beams to remain on or the high beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is necessary to manually change between the high beams and low beams.

  • When there are lights similar to headlights or tail lights in the surrounding area
  • When headlights or tail lights of vehicles ahead are turned off, dirty, changing color, or not aimed properly
  • When the headlights are repeatedly changing between the high beams and low beams.
  • When use of the high beams is inappropriate or when the high beams may be flashing or dazzling pedestrians or other drivers.
  • When the vehicle is used in an area in which vehicles travel on the opposite side of the road of the country for which the vehicle was designed, for example using a vehicle designed for right-hand traffic in a left-hand traffic area, or vice versa
  • When it is necessary to disable the system
  • Situations in which the sensors may not operate properly

■Temporarily reducing front camera sensitivity

The sensitivity of the front camera can be temporarily reduced.

1. Turn the engine switch off while the following conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in  or .
• The headlight switch lever is in the low beam position.
• The Automatic High Beam switch is on.

2. Turn the engine switch to ON.

3. Within 60 seconds after performing step 2, push the headlight switch lever to the high beam position then pull it to the original position quickly 10 times, then leave the lever in its original position.

4. If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator will blink 3 times.

Turning the high beams on/off manually

■ Changing to the high beams

Push the lever forward.

The AHB indicator will turn off and the high beam indicator will turn on.

Pull the lever to its original position to enable the Automatic High Beam system again.

■ Changing to the low beams

Press the Automatic High Beam switch.

The AHB indicator will turn off.

Press the switch to enable the Automatic High Beam system again.

Temporarily changing to the low beams

It is recommended to switch to the low beams when use of the high beams is inappropriate or when the high beams may cause problems or distress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

Pull the lever rearward and then return it to its original position.

The high beams will illuminate while the lever is pulled, however, after the lever is returned to its original position, the low beams will remain on for a certain amount of time. After this, the Automatic High Beam system will operate.

Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain and fog.

Operating instructions

1.  (U.S.A) or  (Canada)
   Turns the fog lights off
2. Turns the fog lights on

■Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the lever can use the windshield wipers or the washer.

NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

Operating the  lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.

1. (U.S.A.) or  (Canada)
   Off
2.  (U.S.A.) or  (Canada)
   Intermittent windshield wiper operation
3.  (U.S.A.) or  (Canada)
   Low speed windshield wiper operation
4.  (U.S.A.) or  (Canada)
   High speed windshield wiper operation
5.  (U.S.A.) or  (Canada)
   Temporary operation

Interval adjustment type only: Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

6. Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
7. Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

8.  Washer/wiper dual operation

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and washer.

Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■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.

WARNING

■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 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 your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Rear windshield wiper and washer

NOTICE

■When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.

Operating the wiper lever

Operating the  switch operates the rear wiper as follows.

1. (U.S.A.) or  (Canada)
   Off
2.  (U.S.A.) or  (Canada)
   Intermittent window wiper operation
3.  (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
   Normal window wiper operation

4.  Washer/wiper dual operation

Pushing the lever operates the wiper and washer.

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

■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid tank.

■Back door opening linked rear window wiper stop function

When the rear window wiper is operating, if a back door is opened while the vehicle is stopped, operation of the rear window wiper will be stopped to prevent anyone near the vehicle from being sprayed by water from the wiper. When the back door is closed, wiper operation will resume.

NOTICE

■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 your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.