2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 113

'00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Headlights and turn signals (with automatic light control system) The lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds when all doors and trunk lid are closed with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and the lever at position 2, or after 20 minutes or more when the door or trunk lid is kept open. The lights also automatically turn off when the driver's door is opened with the lever at position 1. If the doors are locked by the wireless remote control transmitter, the lights automatically turn off immediately. To turn them on again, turn the key to the "ON" position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all of the The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver's side 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. NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. Position 3 ("AUTO")-Headlights and/or all of the lights in position 1 They automatically turn on or off depending on the darkness of the surroundings. Manually twist the knob to the position 2 to turn on the headlights if they are needed immediately when entering a dark tunnel, parking structure, etc. 113