Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 53

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination

When driving during daytime with the headlight switch turned to 

, if the

windshield wipers are used, the headlights will turn on automatically after
several seconds to help enhance the visibility of your vehicle.

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Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the remaining lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged:

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The headlights and/or tail lights are on.

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Vehicles without a smart key system: 
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. 
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY mode or turned off.

This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:

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Vehicles without a smart key system: 
When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. 
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

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When the light switch is operated

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When a door or the trunk is opened or closed

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

→P. 567)

NOTICE

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

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Drivin

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 or 

 position.

Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indica-
tor will come on when the system
is operating.

Automatic High Beam

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The Automatic High Beam uses a camera sensor located behind
the upper portion of the windshield to assess the brightness of
the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatically
turns the high beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off
manually if necessary.

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To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam

1

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: If equipped

2

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Switching to the low beams

Pull the lever to its original posi-
tion.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.

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Switching to the high beams

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 beams on/off manually

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Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically

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When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned
on automatically (after approximately 1 second):
• The vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (34 km/h) 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.

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If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams will turn off automat-
ically:
• The vehicle speed is below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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Camera sensor detection information

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The high beams may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead cannot be detected due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a faraway lane on a wide road
• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on

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The high beams may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without its headlights turned on is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
and other reflective objects may cause the high beams to change to the low
beams, or the low beams to remain on.

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The following factors may affect the amount of time taken for the high
beams to turn on or off:
• The brightness of the 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 in the vehicle

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The high beams may turn on or off unexpectedly.

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Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be detected.