2011 TOYOTA CAMRY headlights

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Headlights (low beam) P. 162
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 167
Turn signal lights P. 146
Hood P. 368
Windshield wipers P. 168
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 70
Side marker/parking lights P. 162
Moon roof  P. 75Headlights (high beam) and daytimerunning lights
P. 164

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
For U.S.A.
The headlights, park-
ing lights, daytime run-
ning lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
or the engine switch is
in ON)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
For Canada
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The headlights, park-
ing lights, daytime run-
ning lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
or the engine switch is
in ON)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

164 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith 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.
■The headlights can be oper ated automatically when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Daytime running light system
●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 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.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■
Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
Vehicles with smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after all doors are closed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after
all doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the headlight switch off and then back to or
position.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
Vehicles without smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after all doors are closed with the engine switch OFF. (Vehicles with
wireless remote control: The lights turn off immediately if on the
key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned OFF and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the headlight switch off and then back to or position.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
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 sys-
tem to malfunction.

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2
When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Off
Front fog lights on

: If equipped

424 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights and daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Headlight (low beam)
Headlight (high beam) and
daytime running light
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release. Headlight (low beam)
Headlight (high beam) and
daytime running light
■ Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and remove
the cover.
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