Toyota RAV4: Turning on the high beam headlights - Operating the lights and wipers - When driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Turning on the high beam headlights

1 With the headlights on, push

1 With the headlights on, push the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever back to the center position to turn the high beams off. 2 Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams. Release the lever to turn them off. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

■Daytime running light system (if equipped)

●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights 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.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

■Headlight control sensor (with automatic light control system)

The sensor may not function properly if

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 system to malfunction.

■Automatic light off system

Vehicles without smart key system:

The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after driver’s door is opened and closed if the engine switch has been turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” position. To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn the headlight switch off and then back to Vehicles with smart key system:

Vehicles with smart key system:

The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after driver’s door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the headlight switch off and then back to ■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be deactivated.

NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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