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2494-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
■High beam automatic turning on or off conditions
●When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
● If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automat-
ically turned off:
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
■ Camera sensor detection information
●The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road
dividers or roadside trees
• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead vehicles have no lights
● The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.
● House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to
remain on.
● The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high
beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface
etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of luggage
● The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.
● Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
●In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately
detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to
remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high
and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights
or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are
changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of in termittently changing brightness and
darkness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or
a mirror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in an abnormal manner.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-
tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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2514-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
■Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
Turn the power switch off while the following conditions are met.
• The headlight switch is in or .
• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Within 30 seconds after , repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the
original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times,
then leave the lever in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on
and off 3 times.
Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped.
■ If “Headlight System Malfunction Visi t Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
Toyota Safety Sense P
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
P. 2 7 5
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
P. 2 8 9
◆Automatic High Beam
P. 2 4 7
◆Dynamic radar cruise cont rol with full-speed range
P. 3 0 0
: If equipped
The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:
WARNING
■Toyota Safety Sense P
The Toyota Safety Sense P is designed to operate under the assumption
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surround-
ings and driving safely.

6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “Shift is in Release Acceler ator Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal has been depressed and
the shift position is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift position to D or R.
■ If “Depress Brake When Vehicle is Stopped. Hybrid System may Over-
heat.” is shown
The message may be shown when the accelerator pedal is depressed to hold
the vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an uphill, etc.
The hybrid system may overheat. Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
■ If “Shifted to Stop Vehicle to Shift to ” is shown
●If the P position switch is pressed while driving, the shift position is changed
to N and the message is shown. ( P. 236)
● If the voltage of the 12-volt battery drops and the shift position cannot be
shown
*, the message may be shown when starting the hybrid system. In
this case, check the voltage of the 12-volt battery.
(Coping method in the case the 12-volt battery is discharged: P. 711)
*: When the voltage of the 12-volt battery drops while the shift position in P,
the front wheels may be locked by the parking lock even if the message is
shown.
■ If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is shown
The power switch has been turned off by the automatic power off function.
When starting the hybrid system next time, operate the hybrid system for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
■ If “Forward Camera System Unavaila ble” or “Forward Camera System
Unavailable Clean Windshield” is displayed. *
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved.
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
*
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range*
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)*
*
: If equipped

6858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
*: If equipped
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• EPS
• Automatic High Beam
*
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
*
• Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
*
• Cruise control*
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*
• Intuitive parking assist*
• Intelligent Clearance Sonar*
• S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)
*
• Rear view monitor system
• Navigation system
*

783Alphabetical index
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AntennaSmart key system ................. 176
Radio .................................... 439
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 404
Function ................................ 404
Warning light ......................... 656
Approach warning ................... 309
Armrest ..................................... 552
Assist grips .............................. 553
Audio input............................... 425
Audio system
(Entune Audio) ...................... 421Antenna ................................ 439
Audio input ............................ 425
AUX port ............................... 456
Basic operations ................... 426
Bluetooth
® audio................... 468
CD player .............................. 440
iPod....................................... 446
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 440
Optimal use........................... 437
Portable music player ........... 425
Radio .................................... 438
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 424
USB memory ........................ 451
Audio system (Entune Premium Audio with Navigation)
*
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 621
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 512
Climate control ...................... 516
Eco score (A/C score)........... 136
Fresh air intake system......... 516
Humidity sensor .................... 519
Settings screen ..................... 515
S-FLOW mode ...................... 514 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 168
Automatic High Beam ............. 247
Automatic light control system.................................... 245
AUX port ................................... 425
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 532
Back door ................................. 171
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 639
Wattage ................................ 736
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................... 598
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 711
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 414
Warning light......................... 655
Battery (traction battery) .......... 82
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 322
Bluetooth
®............................... 499
Audio system ....... ................. 468
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 470
Registering/removing
a Bluetooth
® device ........... 462
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 464
Wireless communication....... 457
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

788Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47A29U_(U)
Flat tire...................................... 673
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidBrake .................................... 733
Transmission ........................ 733
Washer ................................. 603
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 642
Switch ................................... 252
Footwell lights ......................... 525
Front doors .............................. 165
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 642
Switch ................................... 252
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light ................. 658
Front seats ............................... 184 Adjustment ............................ 184
Cleaning................................ 574
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 189
Seat heaters ......................... 523
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 242
Replacing light bulbs............. 642
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 638
Turn signal lever ................... 240
Wattage ................................ 736 Fuel
Capacity................................ 729
Fuel gauge............................ 108
Gas station information......... 800
Information............................ 737
Refueling .............................. 262
Type...................................... 729
Warning light......................... 657
Fuel filler door ......................... 262 Opener.................................. 264
Refueling .............................. 262
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 265
Fuses ........................................ 631
Gas station information .......... 800
Garage door opener ................ 554
Glove box ................................. 529
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 470
Head restraints ........................ 189
Head-up display....................... 146
Headlights ................................ 242 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 247
Headlight aim................ 634, 774
Light switch ........................... 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 642
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 512
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 517
Seat heaters ......................... 523
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