2010 TOYOTA PRIUS headlights

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Pictorial indexExterior
Windshield wipers P. 210
Parking lights P. 206
Hood P. 420
Headlights (low beam) P. 206
Moonroof with Solar Panel P. 100
Outside rear view mirrors P. 96
Front side marker lights P. 206
Front turn signal lights P. 178
Fog lights P. 209
Headlights (high beam) P. 206

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
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Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (vehicles with garage door
opener)
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
On
Off
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
auto mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.

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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (vehicles without garage
door opener)
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns auto mode on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
auto mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror Normal position
Anti-glare position

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
(Canada only, if
equipped)
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on and off auto-
matically. 
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
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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 (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started
and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing 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 con-
trol system to malfunction.
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■Automatic light off system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the “POWER” switch has been
switched to ACCESSORY mode or OFF.
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“POWER” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or OFF and 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 the
or position.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with LED headlights)
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.
■ If the indicator flashes... (vehicles with LED headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 587)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary if the hybrid system is not
operating.

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Fog light switch
: If equipped
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights are
on low beam.
Off
On
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Headlight cleaner switch
: If equipped
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
If equipped, the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlight
is on.
■ Windshield washer linked operation
When the windshield washer is operated with the “POWER” switch in ON
mode and the low beam headlights on, the headlight cleaner will operate
once. ( P. 210)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may
cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
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