LIGHTING SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Exterior Light


      1. The front lights consist of the following lights:

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        Text in Illustration (Models with Halogen Headlight system)
        *A Models with Fog Light Assembly - -
        *1 Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light (Lightguide) *2 Low/High Beam
        *3 Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light *4 Front Turn Signal Light
        *5 Fog Light Assembly *6 Side Turn Signal Light
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        Text in Illustration (Models with Light Emitting Diode (LED) Headlight system)
        *A Models with Fog Light Assembly - -
        *1 Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light (Lightguide) *2 Low/High Beam
        *3 Front Turn Signal Light *4 Fog Light Assembly
        *5 Side Turn Signal Light - -

    2. The rear lights consist of the following lights:

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      *1 Taillight (Lightguide) *2 Stop Light
      *3 Rear Turn Signal Light *4 Rear Fog Light*a/Back-up Light*b
      *5 Back-up Light*a/Rear Fog Light*b *6 License Plate Light Assembly
      *7 Center Stop Light Assembly - -

      • *a: LHD Models

      • *b: RHD Models

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      Text in Illustration (Wagon Models)
      *1 Taillight (Lightguide) *2 Stop Light
      *3 Rear Turn Signal Light *4 Rear Fog Light*a/Back-up Light*b
      *5 Back-up Light*a/Rear Fog Light*b *6 License Plate Light Assembly
      *7 Center Stop Light Assembly - -

      • *a: LHD Models

      • *b: RHD Models

    3. Daytime Running Light System


      1. This system is designed to automatically activate the daytime running light during the daytime to keep the car highly visible to other vehicles.

      2. New Daytime running lights which use LEDs for the DRL lightguides are used.

    4. Automatic Light Control System


      1. When the light control switch is in the AUTO position, the light control sensor detects the ambient light level and automatically turns the headlights, taillights, clearance lights, daytime running lights, front fog lights and license plate lights on or off accordingly.

    5. Light Automatic Turn-off System


      1. This system automatically turns off the headlight, taillight, and so on when the ignition switch (engine switch*) is turned off and the driver door is opened.


        • *: Models with entry and start system

    6. LED Headlight System


      1. The headlight system uses a Light Emitting Diode (LED) as a light source.

      2. The bi-function increases the upper illumination area of the LED when the high beam is turned on.

    7. Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System


      1. When the headlights are on, the automatic headlight beam level control system operates the headlight leveling motor*1 or headlight swivel motor*2 in accordance with the movement of the vehicle.


        • *1: Models with automatic headlight beam level control system (static control type)

        • *2: Models with automatic headlight beam level control system (dynamic control type)

    8. Manual Headlight Beam Level Control System


      1. The manual headlight beam level control system keeps the beam of the headlight adjusted to the appropriate level in accordance with the number (weight) of passengers and volume of luggage.

    9. Intelligent Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)


      1. An intelligent AFS is used in order to ensure a wide low beam lighting area and provide excellent visibility during turns by moving the low beam.

      2. The intelligent AFS of the AVENSIS uses medium-to-high speed control and low speed control. In the medium-to-high speed control, the system calculates the target lighting angle based on the steering angle and vehicle speed and changes the swivel angle of the low beam headlights individually. During the low speed control, the system calculates the target lighting angle based on the steering angle and changes the swivel angle of the low beam headlight on the side facing into the turn.

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    10. Automatic High Bean (AHB) System


      1. The Automatic High Beam (AHB) system detects lights in front of the vehicle and automatically changes between hi beams and lo beams to support the driver during night driving.

    11. Cornering Light System


      1. A cornering light system is provided.

      2. The cornering light system increases the amount of light distributed upwards and to the front and side during left and right turns. When the ignition switch (engine switch*) is on (IG) and the low beams are on, the cornering lights (front fog light assembly) illuminate when the left or right turn signal light is turned on, the steering wheel is operated to the left or right, or the shift position is moved to R.


        • *: Models with entry and start system

    12. Emergency Brake Signal


      1. An emergency brake signal is used. This function automatically flashes the hazard warning lights during sudden braking, in order to alert vehicles behind and reduce the risk of an accident.

    13. Lightguide Technology


      1. LED-used lightguides are used in the headlight units and the rear combination light assemblies.

    14. Follow Me Home Function System


      1. When the ignition switch (engine switch*) is off and the headlight dimmer switch assembly is in the pass position then neutral position, the low beam headlight will turns off after 30 seconds.


        • *: Models with entry and start system

  2. SPECIFICATION


    1. Exterior Light

      Light Specification
      Headlight Unit LED Low/High Beam Headlight (LED*1) 12 V 29 W / 34 W
      Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light (LED*1 x 2) 12 V 1.1 W / 24.7 W
      Turn Signal Light 12 V 21 W : WY21W
      Halogen Low/High Beam Headlight 12 V 55 W : HIR2
      Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light (LED*1 x 4) 12 V 2.2 W / 5.1 W
      Turn Signal Light 12 V 21 W : WY21W
      Fog Light Assembly 12 V 19 W : H16*2
      12 V 55 W : H11*3
      Side Turn Signal Light 12 V 5 W : WY5W
      Rear Combination Light Sedan Model Stop Light (LED*1 x 6) 12 V 4 W
      Taillight (LED*1 x 2) 12 V 1.5 W
      Turn Signal Light 12 V 21 W : P21W
      Wagon Model Stop Light (LED*1 x 6) 12 V 4 W
      Taillight (LED*1 x 2) 12 V 1.5 W
      Turn Signal Light 12 V 21 W : P21W
      Rear Light Taillight (LED*1 x 1) 12 V 1.5 W
      Back-up Light 12 V 16 W : W16W
      Rear Fog Light (LED*1 x 2) 12 V 3.5W
      Center Stop Light Assembly Sedan Model LED*1 x 6 13.5 V 1.4 W
      Wagon Model LED*1 x 4 13.5 V 0.77 W
      License Plate Light Assembly 12 V 5 W : W5W

      Tech Tips

      *1: Light Emitting Diode

      *2: Models without cornering light

      *3: Models with cornering light

  3. PRECAUTION


    1. Automatic High Beam (AHB) System


      1. The Automatic High Beam (AHB) system is a system that helps ensure visibility by automatically switching the high beams on and off.

      2. However, due to control limitations of the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system, it may be necessary to manually switch high beams on and off. When driving, for safety reasons, make sure to switch the high beams and low beams manually in accordance with the driving conditions.

      3. Under the following conditions, the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system might not detect other vehicles or lights correctly, or the high beams might cause glare or flash pedestrians or the occupants of other vehicles. Manual operation should be considered.

        Factor Factor
        Weather/Climate When driving in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.).
        Windshield Glass

        • When the windshield glass is not clear (ice, snow or frost on the glass).

        • When the windshield glass is dirty (sand, mud, water stains or bugs on the glass).

        • When the windshield glass is cracked.

        • When the windshield glass is fogged up.

        • When the windshield glass has a film attached.

        • When an object on the instrument panel reflects off of the windshield glass.

        • When any other abnormal conditions exist with the windshield glass.
        Automatic High Beam Sensor (Pre-crash Safety City Sensor)

        • When the pre-crash safety city sensor or its built-in camera is deformed.

        • When the automatic high beam sensor in the pre-crash safety city sensor is dirty.

        • When any other abnormal conditions exist with the pre-crash safety city sensor or its built-in automatic high beam sensor.
        Nearby Vehicles or Lights

        • When lights similar to headlights or taillights are in the vicinity of the vehicle.

        • When a nearby vehicle has no lights or its lights are off.

        • When a vehicle in front has misaligned lights or its lights are changing color.

        • When a vehicle in front has extremely dirty headlights or taillights.
        Road Conditions

        • When driving in an area where the conditions often change between bright and dark.

        • When driving on a road with many uphill and downhill slopes.

        • When driving on a winding road or around a sharp curve.

        • When driving on a bumpy road (cobblestone pavement, gravel road, rough unpaved road, etc.).

        • When highly reflective objects are in front of the vehicle (mirrors, road signs, etc.).
        Vehicle Conditions

        • When the headlights are damaged, deformed or dirty.

        • When the vehicle posture is abnormal due to a flat tire (or posture has changed due to the vehicle being fully loaded, a trailer being towed, etc.).

        • When the vehicle has other malfunctions or if the vehicle has been modified.
        Automatic High Beam (AHB) System

        Malfunction:


        • When the automatic high beam indicator light on the combination meter assembly is blinking.

        Others:


        • When the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system does not seem to be changing between the high beams and low beams properly.

        • When the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system is frequently changing between the high beams and low beams.

        • When the glare from the high beams would disturb pedestrians or the drivers of other vehicles.