CDN headlights come ON when starting vehicle...

[Baby-Yoda]

Hello!

First off, overall I really like the vehicle!

However, it is my first new car and I'm finding that a lot of the new 'features' are incredibly annoying - almost to the point of wanting to return it. I'm sure I'm not alone there, and perhaps in the future they will be fixed with a software update. I'll spare you the torture of listing them all in my inaugural thread and just begin with an easy one:

When starting the vehicle in the dark, in park with park-brake engaged - the headlights come on.

No other car I've driven has done this in the above configuration.

They DO NOT come on when started with the app or the remote-start via the key.

It is a Canadian vehicle, so no OFF position.

I've taken it to Toyota and the kids there did not have an answer, despite the manual stating this should not be happening. True, I could shine a light on the sensor....but that's not really a fix.

There are a lot of scenarios where it is nice to not light-up the entire world. From being a considerate neighbour to someone who just came home from a night-shift, to maybe just wanting to hang in a mall parking lot at -30 C with the heat on, trying not to choke on your regrets while eating chicken nuggets.

Has anyone else noticed this - and if so, found a solution?

Thank you

 

[Bad1975]

Move the headlight stalk to off vice Auto.

 

[Baby-Yoda]

Thank you!

I should have clarified:

Canadian LC's require DRL's so we sadly do not of the OFF position...AUTO only. More to come on that, haha!

 

[JoeDirt]

Welcome…and most (but not all) of those annoying beeps and alarms can be disabled. How-to’s are listed throughout the forum.

 

[Baby-Yoda]

Welcome…and most (but not all) of those annoying beeps and alarms can be disabled. How-to’s are listed throughout the forum.

Thanks Joe,

I've mitigated most of them via the various menus and a Carista. The other things will likely require direct contact with Toyota. Certainly don't want to be a Debbie-Downer, there's a lot to love with this rig!

 

[thurchik]

Hello!

First off, overall I really like the vehicle!

However, it is my first new car and I'm finding that a lot of the new 'features' are incredibly annoying - almost to the point of wanting to return it. I'm sure I'm not alone there, and perhaps in the future they will be fixed with a software update. I'll spare you the torture of listing them all in my inaugural thread and just begin with an easy one:

When starting the vehicle in the dark, in park with park-brake engaged - the headlights come on.

No other car I've driven has done this in the above configuration.

They DO NOT come on when started with the app or the remote-start via the key.

It is a Canadian vehicle, so no OFF position.

I've taken it to Toyota and the kids there did not have an answer, despite the manual stating this should not be happening. True, I could shine a light on the sensor....but that's not really a fix.

There are a lot of scenarios where it is nice to not light-up the entire world. From being a considerate neighbour to someone who just came home from a night-shift, to maybe just wanting to hang in a mall parking lot at -30 C with the heat on, trying not to choke on your regrets while eating chicken nuggets.

Has anyone else noticed this - and if so, found a solution?

Thank you

I have the same problem here in Kazakhstan. The lights at night and drl when it's bright start even if the parking break is on
This is what we need: 84329-33060.
A friend of mine have swapped it and no reprogramming was needed.
Plug and play.

 

[Baby-Yoda]

I have the same problem here in Kazakhstan. The lights at night and drl when it's bright start even if the parking break is on
This is what we need: 84329-33060.
A friend of mine have swapped it and no reprogramming was needed.
Plug and play.

Interesting, I guess it is a more widespread issue.

I'm hoping they can change it with a software upgrade or something, as the car already knows how to behave (via app and remote-start)...it's just not doing it when started from the cockpit.

Good to know though that this is also a solution.

Thank you!

 

[advnt4re]

Curious why Canada doesn't let you turn off your headlights / drls

 

[Baby-Yoda]

Curious why Canada doesn't let you turn off your headlights / drls

It's just a rule, and thus a requirement for all vehicles manufactured after a certain date. We like to keep it safe up here I guess. Sorry

DRL's definitely have their place, and car's without them are rare. They do make a difference and in my opinion contribute positively to the overall visibility on the road, especially when the vis drops.

But...it's also nice to be able to turn them off when trying to preserve your night vision and just look at the stars.

 

[chrisw2069]