Driving

Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles with discharge headlights)

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The level of the headlight aim can be adjusted according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.

Toyota Sienna. Manual headlight leveling dial

  1. Raises the level of the headlights
  2. Lowers the level of the headlights

Guide to dial settings

Toyota Sienna. Guide to dial settings

Daytime running light system (if equipped)

  • Bulb type: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the “AUTO” position. (illuminate dimmer than the headlights) Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night. For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the headlight switch. LED type: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

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

  • 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.

Headlight control sensor

Toyota Sienna. Headlight control sensor

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 system to malfunction.

Automatic light off system

  • Vehicles without a smart key system
  • When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if on the
    key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
  • 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 the “ON” position, or turn the light switch off once and then back to the or
    .

  • Vehicles with a smart key system
  • When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if
    on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
  • 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 and then back to or
    .

Light reminder buzzer

  • Vehicles without a smart key system A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the key is removed 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 and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features: )

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota Sienna quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.