Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 56

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

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 with the headlights on or off.

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Daytime running light system

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Type A:
The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlights
and illuminate darker than the headlights.

Type B:
The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking
lights and illuminate brighter than the parking lights.

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To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.)

• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

 (Canada only), 

 or “AUTO”

*

position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking
brake is set again.

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For U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

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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.

Turning on the high beam headlights

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Headlight control sensor

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Automatic light off system

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Vehicles without a smart key system

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When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and
any of the doors is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

 on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

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When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s
door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” position, or turn the

light switch off once and then back to 

or

.

If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

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When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and any of the doors is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

 on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

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When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or

turn the light switch off once and then back to 

or

.

If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.

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. 

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Light reminder buzzer



Vehicles without a smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC”
position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.



Vehicles with a smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

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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:

●

The headlights and/or tail lights are on.

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Vehicles without a smart key system: 
The engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. 
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
The engine switch is turned to 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 any of the doors is opened or closed.

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Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

→P. 689)

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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Push the lever away from you
with the headlight switch in the

 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

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

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