2011 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 226

2-3. Operating the lights and wipers Turning on the high beam headlights With the headlights on, push the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever back to the center position to turn the high beams off. Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams. Release the lever to turn them off. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off. n Daytime running light system (if equipped) l To help make your vehicle visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night. U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch. l The daytime running light system helps to offer great durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help enhance fuel economy. n Headlight control sensor (if equipped) 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. 198