2020 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

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

1. The
   headlights, daytime running lights and all the lights listed below 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 switch is in ignition on mode)

2. The side
   marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on.
3. The
   headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.
4. *1 The
   daytime running lights turn off.
5. *2 The
   daytime running lights turn on.

*1: For u.S.A.

*2: For canada

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.

Daytime running light system

• Type a: to make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

  For the u.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

• Type b: 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.

  For the u.S.A.: 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

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

• When the headlights are on: the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the engine switch is turned to the "acc" or "lock" position and any of the doors is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if  on the key is pressed after all
  the doors are locked.)
• When only the tail lights are 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 "on" position, or turn the light switch off once and then back to  or
  .

  
  If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.

• Vehicles with a smart key system

• When the headlights are on: the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the engine switch is turned to accessory mode or turned off and any of the doors is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if  on the key is pressed after all
  the doors are locked.)
• When only the tail lights are on: the tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to accessory mode or turned off and the driver's door is opened.

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

If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.

Light reminder buzzer

• Vehicles without a smart key 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 a smart key system a buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to accessory mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.

Battery-saving function

In the following conditions, the 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.
• Vehicles without a smart key system: the engine switch is turned to the "acc" or "lock" position.

  Vehicles with a smart key system: the engine switch is turned to accessory mode or turned off.

  This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:

• vehicles without a smart key system: when the engine switch is turned to the "on" position.

  Vehicles with a smart key system: when the engine switch is turned to ignition on mode.

• When the light switch is operated.
• When any of the doors is opened or closed.

Customization

Settings (e.G. 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.

Automatic high beam

The automatic high beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles, etc., And automatically turns the high beam on or off as necessary.

Activating the automatic high beam system

1. Push the lever away from you with the headlight switch in the  or
    position.







 
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  

2. Press the automatic high beam switch.

The automatic high beam indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automatically to indicate that the system is active.

High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

When all of the following conditions are met, the high beam will be automatically turned on (after approximately 1 second):

•  vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).
•  The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
•  There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail lights turned on.
•  There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

If any of the following conditions are met, the high beam will be automatically turned off:

•  vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
•  The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
•  Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turned on.
•  There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

Turning the high beam on/off manually

Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to the original position.

The automatic high beam indicator will turn off.

Push the lever away from you to activate the automatic high beam system again.

Switching to high beam

Press the automatic high beam switch.

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

Press the switch to activate the automatic high beam system again.

The automatic high beam can be operated when

The engine switch is in ignition on mode.

Camera sensor detection information

• High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:

•  When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
•  When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
•  When oncoming or preceding vehicles are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road dividers or roadside trees

• high beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights without using the headlights is detected.
• House lights, street lights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs may cause the high beam to turn off.
• The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on or off:

•  The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles
•  The movement and direction of oncoming and preceding vehicles
•  When an oncoming or preceding vehicle only has operational lights on one side
•  When an oncoming or preceding vehicle 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

• high beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.
• Small vehicles, such as bicycles, may not be detected.
• In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestrians to the high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high beams on or off manually rather than relying on the automatic high beam system.

•  In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
•  The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
•  The windshield is cracked or damaged.
•  The camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
•  Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights or fog lights.
•  Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights that are either switched off, dirty, changing color, or have improperly adjusted aim.
•  When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness.
•  When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks etc.).
•  When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road.
•  There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.
•  The vehicle's headlights are damaged or dirty.
•  The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
•  The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

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

•  The headlight switch is in  or
  .


•  The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
•  Automatic high beam switch is on.

2. Turn the engine switch to ignition on mode.
3. Within 5 seconds after 2, repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 9 times, then leave the lever in high beam position.

Automatic high beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

If the automatic high beam indicator turns to yellow

It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your toyota dealer.

Warning   Limitations of the automatic high beam   Do not rely on the automatic high beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if necessary.

Notice   Notes when using the automatic high beam system   Observe the following to ensure that the automatic high beam functions correctly.   Do not touch the camera sensor. Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact. Do not disassemble the camera sensor. Do not spill liquid onto the camera sensor. Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of windshield near the camera sensor. Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the camera sensor. Do not overload the vehicle. Do not modify the vehicle. Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield. Contact your toyota dealer.

Fog light switch

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

1. *1 Or
     *2 Turns the front fog
   lights off
2.  Turns the front fog lights
   on

*1: For u.S.A.

*2: For canada

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

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

1. *1 Or
   *2 Intermittent windshield
   wiper operation
2. *1 Or
   *2 Low speed windshield
   wiper operation
3. *1 Or
   *2 High speed windshield
   wiper operation
4. *1 Or
   *2 V







 
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  

*1: For u.S.A.

*2: For canada

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

4. Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
5. decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

7. Washer/wiper dual operation

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

The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

• Vehicles without a smart key system the engine switch is in the "on" position.
• vehicles with a smart key system the engine switch is in ignition on mode.

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 the windshield is dry   Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield. When the washer fluid tank is empty   Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat. 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 window wiper and washer

Operating the wiper lever

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

1. *1 Or
    *2 Intermittent window
   wiper operation
2. *1 Or
    *2 Normal window wiper
   operation

*1: For u.S.A.

*2: For canada

3. Washer/wiper dual operation

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 key system: the engine switch is in the "on" position.

  Vehicles with a smart key system: the engine switch is in ignition on mode.

• The glass hatch is closed.

If no washer fluid sprays

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

Notice   When the rear window is dry   Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window. When the washer fluid tank is empty   Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat. 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.