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 Beam
        *3 Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light *4 High Beam
        *5 Fog Light Assembly *6 Front Turn Signal Light
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        Text in Illustration (Models with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlight system)
        *A Models with Fog Light Assembly - -
        *1 Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light (Lightguide) *2 Low/High a Beam
        *3 Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light *4 Fog Light Assembly
        *5 Front Turn Signal Light - -

    2. The rear lights consist of the following lights:

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

    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 light, 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. HID Headlight System


      1. The HID headlight system uses a discharge bulb as light source. Discharge bulbs have features superior to halogen bulbs.

      2. Bi-function increases the upper illumination area of the discharge bulb 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 in accordance with the movement of the vehicle.

    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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        *1 Low Speed Control
        *2 Max. 10°
        *3 Models with Intelligent AFS
        *4 Models without Intelligent AFS

    10. Emergency Brake Signal


      1. An emergency brake signal is used. This function automatically blinks the stop lights in 3.6 Hz cycles during sudden braking, in order to alert vehicles behind and reduce the risk of an accident.

    11. Lightguide Technology


      1. New LED-used lightguides have been adopted in the headlight units and the rear combination light assemblies.

    12. 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 HID Low/High Beam Headlight 35 W
      Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light (LED*1 x 6) 7.2 W
      Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light (Lightguide) (LED*1 x 1) 1.2 W
      Turn Signal Light 21 W
      Halogen Low Beam Headlight 55 W
      High Beam Headlight 65 W
      Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light 5 W / 21 W
      Clearance Light and Daytime Running Light (Lightguide) (LED*1 x 1) 1.2 W
      Turn Signal Light 21 W
      Fog Light Assembly 19 W*2
      Side Turn Signal Light 0.77 W
      Rear Combination Light Sedan Model Stop Light (LED*1 x 10) 6 W
      Taillight (LED*1 x 4) 2 W
      Turn Signal Light 21 W
      Back-up Light 16 W
      Wagon Model Stop Light (LED*1 x 10) 6 W
      Taillight (LED*1 x 4) 2 W
      Turn Signal Light 21 W
      Back-up Light 21 W
      Rear Fog Light 21 W
      Rear Fog Light Assembly Sedan Model 21 W
      Center Stop Light Assembly Sedan Model LED*1 x 6 1.68 W
      Wagon Model LED*1 x 4 0.7 W
      License Plate Light Assembly 5 W

      Tech Tips

      *1: Light Emitting Diode

      *2: 55 W bulbs are provided according to the production periods.

  3. PRECAUTION


    1. HID Headlight System


      1. When the HID headlights illuminate, a high voltage (approximately 30000 V) is applied momentarily to the bulb sockets, which could lead to a serious accident. Never connect the tester to the high voltage socket of HID headlight for measurement, as the high voltage may cause to a serious accident.

      2. When inspecting the HID headlight system, in order to prevent electric shocks, make sure that water is not present, the light control switch is off, the battery terminal has been removed, and the connector of the light control ECU has been disconnected.

      3. Operate the HID headlight only after assembly has been properly completed, and never operate without bulbs installed.

      4. Do not operate the HID headlight using a power source other than that of the vehicle.

      5. If there is a defect in the HID headlight or if the headlight has suffered a shock, replace the bulb with a new one.

      6. Discharge bulbs reach high temperatures when illuminated. For this reason, the life of a bulb could be shortened if any oil comes in contact with the glass portion of a bulb. Do not touch the glass portion of a bulb with bare hands.