Headlight switch. Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2020, Avalon HV

4-2. Driving procedures

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■ When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake.

● Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake will not be released automatically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

● Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. ( 

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■ When an inspection at your Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when the brake hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating conditions met, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

■ Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

■ If the brake hold operated indicator flashes

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WARNING

■ When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a steep incline, exercise caution. The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.

■ When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.

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NOTICE

■ When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for a long period of time. Turning the power switch off while the system is holding the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating the power switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

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Operating the switch turns on the lights as follows:

The headlights, daytime running lights (

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listed below turn on and off automatically.

(When the power switch is in ON mode)

The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights ( 

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on.

The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

The daytime running lights turn off.

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Turning on the high beam headlights

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With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams.

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Pull the lever toward you 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.

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Cornering lights (if equipped)

● When the steering wheel or turn signal lever is operated while the headlights are on (low beam), a cornering light will turn on and light up the direction of movement of the vehicle. The cornering lights are designed to ensure excellent visibility when making a turn at an intersection.

However, when vehicle speed is approximately 93 mph (150 km/h) or higher, the cornering lights will not turn on.

● When the shift position is in R while the headlights are on (low beam), both cornering lights will turn on. This is designed to enhance visibility when parking.

■ Daytime running light system

● Type A:

The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the low beam headlights and illuminate dimmer than the low beam headlights.

Type B:

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 hybrid system is starting

• The parking brake is released

• The headlight switch is in the

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: When the surroundings are bright

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position

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.

■ Cornering lights (if equipped)

When the cornering lights are on for more than 30 minutes, they will turn off automatically.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

■ 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

● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and a door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if the key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)

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● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

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

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

■ Light reminder buzzer (except when the light switch is in )

A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-

SORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.

■ Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination

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.