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Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Type A
U.S.A.
The daytime running lights turn on.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above
(except daytime running lights) turn on.
The daytime running lights turn off.
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Type B
Canada
The daytime running lights turn on.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above
(except daytime running lights) turn on.
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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 to turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
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■ Daytime running light system
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal 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: 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.
■ Automatic light off system
Opening the driver’s door with the engine switch in the ACC or LOCK position will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
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
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain or fog.
On/off
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■ The fog lights can be turned on only when
The headlights are on low beam.
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Windshield wipers and washer
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Without intermittent type
Type A
Low speed windshield wiper operation
High speed windshield wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer operation
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Type B
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Low speed windshield wiper operation
High speed windshield wiper operation
Temporary operation
2
Washer operation
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Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
or is selected).
Type A
Intermittent windshield wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper operation
High speed windshield wiper operation
Temporary operation
5
6
Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
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Type B
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Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
Intermittent windshield wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper operation
High speed windshield wiper operation
Temporary operation
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5
6
Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
STY23AF020
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
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, 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
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
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Setting the vehicle speed
Press the ON-OFF button to activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come on.
Press the button again to deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.
The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed.
: If equipped
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Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continually until the lever is released.
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Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission only) is depressed.
Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h).
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■ Cruise control can be set when
● The shift lever is in the D or range 4. (vehicles with 5-speed automatic transmission)
● The shift lever is in the D or range 3. (vehicles with 4-speed automatic transmission)
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
● The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the ON-OFF button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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CAUTION
■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the ON-OFF button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
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Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying guide lines and an image of the view behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while parking.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the screen.
Vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio
(Multimedia system types:
P. 243)
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with Entune Audio (Multimedia system types:
P. 243)
The rear view image is displayed when the shift position is in R and the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
The rear view monitor system will be deactivated when the shift lever is in any position other than R.
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Screen
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