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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
On/off
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the power switch is
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)
■ To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
Indicator
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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5Driving
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5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 308
Cargo and luggage ............ 320
Trailer towing ..................... 322
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ....... 323
Hybrid transmission ........... 329
Turn signal lever ................ 335
Parking brake .................... 336
5-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 337
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) ........................... 341
Fog light switch .................. 347
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 348
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 3515-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 355
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 368
LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) .............................. 379
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 395
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................... 401
Driving mode select
switch............................... 418
Speed limiter ...................... 420
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 423
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function .......................... 439
• The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function ...... 443
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 450
Parking Support Brake
function ............................ 462
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist
System) ........................... 473
GPF (Gasoline Particulate
Filter) system ................... 508
Driving assist systems ....... 509
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 516
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5
Driving
Headlight switch
Operating the switch turns on the lights as follows:
The headlights, front
position lights, daytime
running lights ( P. 338)
and so on turn on and
off automatically (when
the power switch is in
ON mode).
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams wi th the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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2
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Turning on the high beam headlights
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This system allows the headlights and front position lights to be turned
on for 30 seconds when the power switch is off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it with the light switch in
the position after turning
the power switch off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it again to turn off the
lights.
■ Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is
started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch in the
position. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor
Extended Headlight Lighting system
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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or 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.
Air conditioning operation may also be interrupted.
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5
Driving
■Automatic light off system
● When the light switch is in the or position: The headlights turn
off automatically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off.
● When the light switch is in the position: The headlights and all lights
turn off automatically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch to the position once and then back to the or posi-
tion.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system
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.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights are turned on.
■ 12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the vehicle 12-volt battery from discharging, if the light
switch is in the position when the power switch turned off the 12-volt
battery saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the lights
after approximately 20 minutes.
When any of the following are performed, the 12-volt battery-saving function
is canceled once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically
20 minutes after the 12-volt battery-saving function has been reactivated:
● When the headlight switch is operated
● When a door is opened or closed
■ 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.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 726)
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NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
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5
Driving
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)
●Adjusts the brightness and illuminated area of the high beams
according to the vehicle speed.
● Operates the variable high
beams so that the area around
vehicles ahead is partially not
illuminated while all other areas
continue to be illuminated with
the high beams.
The variable high beams help opti-
mize forward visibility while reduc-
ing the dazzling effect on the
drivers of vehicles ahead.
● Adjusts the intensity of the high beams, while driving on a curve, so
that the area in the direction that the vehicle is turning will be illumi-
nated more brightly than other areas.
● Adjusts the distance that the low beams are projected according to
the distance to a preceding vehicle.
The Adaptive High-beam System uses a front camera located
behind the upper portion of the windshield to assess the bright-
ness of the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and auto-
matically controls the headlight light distribution as necessary.
Illuminated area of the high beams
Illuminated area of the low beams
WARNING
■ Limitations of the Adaptive High-beam System
Do not rely on the Adaptive High-beam System. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off man-
ually if necessary.
■ To prevent incorrect operation of the Adaptive High-beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
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3425-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
Push the lever away from you
with the headlight switch in the
or position.
Press the Adaptive High-beam
System switch.
The Adaptive High-beam System
indicator will come on when the
headlights are turned on automati-
cally to indicate that the system is
active.
Activating the Adaptive High-beam System
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