2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN lights

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■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
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.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 6 4 7 )
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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2
When driving
Fog light switch

: If equipped
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Ty p e A
Turns the fog lights
off
Turns the fog lights
on

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■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Ty p e B
Turns the fog lights
off
Turns the fog lights
on

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2
When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, wiper
intervals can be also adjusted.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Ty p e A
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Te m p o r a r y o p e r a t i o n
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
(if equipped)
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
(if equipped)

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Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.
Ty p e B
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Te m p o r a r y o p e r a t i o n

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2
When driving
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.

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CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do no use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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2
When driving
Rear window wiper and washer

: If equipped
Tu r n i n g t h e e n d o f t h e l e v e r t u r ns on the rear window wiper and
washer as follows:
Ty p e A
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation