2023 TOYOTA PRIUS high beam

2674-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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■Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to the original
position.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.
■Switching to high beam
Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.
Turning the high beam on/off manually

2684-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■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):
• The vehicle speed is approximately 30 - 40 km/h (19 - 25 mph)
* or more.
• 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:
• The vehicle speed is below approximately 25 - 30 km/h (16 - 19 mph)
*.
• 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.
*: The vehicle speed at which the high beams are automatically turned on/
off may vary depending on the country for which the vehicle is approved.
■Front camera 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.

2694-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)●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 front camera is deformed or dirty.
• The front camera 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 intermittently 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.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

2824-5. Using the driving support systems
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Toyota Safety Sense
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
P. 2 9 6
◆LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
P. 3 0 7
◆AHB (Automatic High Beam)
P. 2 6 6
◆RSA (Road Sign Assist)
P. 3 2 3
◆Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
P. 3 2 9
: If equipped
The Toyota Safety Sense consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:
Driving assist system
WARNING
■ Toyota Safety Sense
The Toyota Safety Sense 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.

5967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■ 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 “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check if the mes-
sage disappears.
■ If “Accelerator and Brake Pedals Pressed Simultaneously” is shown
The accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 221)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 294, 580)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
● LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
● AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if equipped)
● RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
● Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
■ If a message that indicates the malfunction of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 294, 580)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
● LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
● Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system is suspended
temporarily or until the problem show n in the message is resolved. (causes
and coping methods: P. 294)
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system cannot be
used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.

6327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
● 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 shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■ When the compact spare tire is attached (if equipped)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even
negatively affect the drive-train components:
• E-Four (Electric Four wheel drive system)*
*: If equipped
■ Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure 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 possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRC
• EPS
• AHB (Automatic High Beam)*
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
• Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range*
• Cruise control*
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*
• Toyota parking assist-sensor*
• Parking Support Brake function*
• Simple Intelligent Parking Assist
System*
• Toyota parking assist monitor*
• Navigation system*
• Panoramic view monitor*

686Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C............................................. 458
Air conditioning filter.............. 542
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 458
Blower customization ............ 462
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 150
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)...... 461
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 441
Function ................................ 441
Warning light ......................... 581
ACA (Active Cornering
Assist) .................................... 441
Active Cornering Assist
(ACA) ...................................... 441
AHB (Automatic High
Beam) ..................................... 266
Air conditioning filter .............. 542
Air conditioning system .......... 458
Air conditioning filter.............. 542
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 458
Blower customization ............ 462
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 150
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)...... 461
Air intake vent ............................ 85
Cleaning ................................ 545
Airbag manual on-off
system ...................................... 51Airbags ....................................... 39
Airbag manual on-off
system .................................. 51
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag precautions for your
child ...................................... 41
Airbag warning light .............. 581
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions........................... 43
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbags............................ 39
Alarm .......................................... 93
Alarm ...................................... 93
Intrusion sensor ...................... 96
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Antenna
Smart entry & start system.... 187
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 441
Function ................................ 441
Warning light ......................... 581
Approach warning ................... 339
Armrest ..................................... 493
Assist grips .............................. 494
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 458
Air conditioning filter.............. 542
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 458
Blower customization ............ 462
Eco score (A/C score) ........... 150
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)...... 461
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 264
Automatic High Beam
(AHB) ...................................... 266
Automatic light control
system .................................... 263
Auxiliary box ............................ 477Back door ................................. 182
Back-up light ............................ 561
Replacing light bulb .............. 562
Wattage ................................ 667
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 521
Battery checking ................... 521
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 639
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 452
Replacing .............................. 642
Warning light ......................... 580
Battery (traction battery)........... 84
Air intake vent ......................... 85
Location .................................. 84
Specification ......................... 657
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 356
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 372
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 375
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 476
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 664
Parking brake........................ 260
Regenerative braking.............. 81
Warning light ......................... 580
Brake assist ............................. 441
Brake Override System ........... 221
Break-in tips ............................. 222
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 102
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 356
Blind Spot Monitor function ... 372
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 375
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.