2012 TOYOTA IQ headlights

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Headlights P. 211
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights P. 216
Turn signal lights P. 193
Hood P. 319
Windshield wipers P. 218
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 95, 254
Turn signal lights P. 193Front position lights P. 211

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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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 mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position

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Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In AUTO mode, a sensor is used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
ON position.
Vehicles with smart entry &
start system:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights, front
position lights and
other lights turn on
and off automatically.
(Vehicles without
smart entry & start
system: When the
engine switch is in the
ON position
Vehicles with smart
entry & start system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode)
(if equipped)

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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.
Manual headlight leveling dial
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights

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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights and tail
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started. (However, the
daytime running light system will be cancelled when the headlight switch is
operated manually or the automatic headlight system turns on the tail lights.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in
AUTO: The headlights and all lights turn off
automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACC position or turned
OFF and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch off
once and then back to the
or position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in AUTO: The headlights and all lights turn off
automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
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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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights or
front position lights are turned on. (Vehicles with a front and rear fog
light switch: The rear fog lights can be used when the front fog lights
are turned on.)
Front and rear fog light switch
Off
Front fog lights on
Both front and rear fog
lights on (Rotating the
switch ring again turns only
the rear fog light off.)
Releasing the switch returns
the ring to the position.
(vehicles with an automatic
headlight and daytime running
light system)

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Maintenance and care
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burned out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Side turn signal lights
High mounted stoplight
When replacing the headlights
When installing a cover.
Right side headlight: Be sure to install the washer inlet properly.
Left side headlight: Be sure to install the fuse cover properly.
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional for more information in
the following situations:
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
Fix the harness using the projection point
on the cover. Harness
Projection
point