2014 TOYOTA AVENSIS headlights

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Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
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.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the headlight and all
the lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF.
When the light switch is in the position, the front fog lights turn
off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF.
When the light switch is in the
position, the headlights and front
fog lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF.
The front position and tail lights turn off automatically after 20 minutes.
To turn the lights on again, turn to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch OFF once and then back to the or position.
The sensor may not function properly if
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 sys-
tem to malfunction.

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Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the headlight and all
the lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.
When the light switch is in the position, the front fog lights turn
off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
When the light switch is in the
position, the headlights and front
fog lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to “ACC”
or “LOCK” position.
The front position and tail lights turn off automatically after 20 minutes.
To turn the lights on again, turn to the “ON” position, or turn the light switch
OFF once and then back to the or position.
Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF
or to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights
are turned on.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned
on.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge head-
lights)
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.

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Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with front fog lights
Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights are turned on.
Vehicles without front fog lights
The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Vehicles without front fog lights
Off
Rear fog light on
Releasing the switch returns
the ring to the position.
Operating the switch again
turns only the rear fog lights
off.

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Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate once. And then, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every five times you pull
the lever. (if equipped)
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically
when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume.
Rain-sensing wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate once. And then, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every five times you pull
the lever. (if equipped)

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Rear view monitor system camera
In the following cases, it may become dif-
ficult to see the images on the screen,
even when the system is functioning cor-
rectly.
The vehicle is in a dark area, such as at
night.
The temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
Water droplets are on the camera lens
or humidity is high, such as when it
rains.
Foreign matter, such as snow or mud,
adheres to the camera lens.
The sun or headlights are shining
directly into the camera lens.
A bright object such as a white wall is
reflected in the mirror surface over the
monitor.
The camera has scratches or dirt on it.

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NOTICE
In the following situations, the LKA will not work, or will not perform
reliably
When lane markers are interrupted or are not present, such as before a
tollbooth.
When lane markers are only on one side of the road.
When driving on a sharp curve.
When lanes are extremely narrow or extremely wide.
When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy
load or improper tire inflation pressure.
When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
is extremely short.
When the lane markers are broken or “Raised pavement marker”.
When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete.
When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light.
When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as
the entrance to or exit from a tunnel.
When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly
into the camera lens.
When driving on roads that are branching or merging.
When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog,
etc.
When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall,
standing water, etc.
When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when
driving on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement.
When headlight brightness is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or when
the headlights are misaligned.
When driving with a strong crosswind.

569 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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*1: Vehicles with diesel engine
*2: Vehicles with gasoline engine
*3: Vehicles with diesel engine and automatic transmission
*4: Vehicles with discharge headlights
*5: Vehicles without discharge headlights43 EFI NO.4
*130 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.1, EFI NO.2
44 IG2 NO.2 7.5 A Starting system
45 EFI NO.2 10 AAir intake system, air flow meter,
exhaust system
46 EFI NO.1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, air flow meter, exhaust
system
*1
47 H-LP RH HI 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
48 H-LP LH HI 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
49 H-LP RH LO15 A
*4
Right-hand headlight (low beam)
10 A*5
50 H-LP LH LO15 A*4
Left-hand headlight (low beam)
10 A*5
51 EFI NO.3*37.5 A Automatic transmission
FuseAmpereCircuit