Toyota AVALON 2005 - Page 150

’05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501)
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2005 AVALON from Jan. ’05 Prod. (OM41408U)
The automatic light control sensor is on
the top of the center instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the
windshield to block this sensor.
If you feel that the automatic light control
comes into operation too early or too late,
have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota
dealer.
Automatic light cut off system
Position 1 or position 3 with the tail
lights on—
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver’s door is opened with the engine
off.
Position 2 or position 3 with the head-
lights on—
The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when any of the door or trunk lid
is opened and closed with the engine off.
The lights can be turned off immediately
by pushing the lock switch on the wireless
remote control transmitter with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed.
If any of the door or trunk lid is kept
opened, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
To turn on the lights again, turn the igni-
tion switch is set at ON or actuate the
headlight switch. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the head-
light switch is off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
The headlights turn on when the parking
brake is released with the engine started,
even with the light switch in the “OFF”
position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
position 1.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
the headlights to full intensity for night
driving.
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