Question About Prius 2 Headlights

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If you have the selector in AUTO (or DRL, depending the model), the lights will remain on for about 30 seconds after powering down the car, then they will turn off automatically.
If you have the selector in any other position (other than OFF of course), then I think they will not furn off automatically.

 

Are there some now that don't have an OFF position? Have a vague recollection this was mentioned.

 

2016 Prius Two here. If they are left "On", they do turn off after a set amount of time (that you can change in the settings). Two models do not have an auto setting.

Not sure if they changed anything for '17, but it looks like there are still no auto-off headlights on the Two, so I'd assume everything is the same

EDIT: added pictures; apologies for the glare.

IMG_1627 by djSyndrome posted Jun 20, 2017 at 2:19 PM

IMG_1628 by djSyndrome posted Jun 20, 2017 at 2:19 PM

 

We don't have an off position in the UK, just Auto, Sidelights and Headlights

 

I have a 2017 Two bought last October. I changed the timer mentioned to turn off immediately. I too was concerned about leaving the lights on.
I did not test the default timer. I wish the car did not have the DRL off position though. Too easy to drive with no lights on.

 

Great choice! They just added TSS Plus including BSM to the latest 2017.5 Trim Two.

 

Can you make that change yourself, with 4th gen, or does it require dealership? 3rd gen is per the latter.

 

I did it myself.The online owner manual site is br0ken so I cannot post captures.

 

The Two Eco has the AUTO setting

 

I would rather have the spare tire & rear wiper, on the Two, personally.

 

I have a 17 Two. I agree that having the "DRL OFF" was a poor decision from Toyota. You already have the option in "vehicle settings" to disable the DRL function for those who don't want the added visibility. Toyota began adding an "Off" option to the stalk in 2002. Ever since then, I've seen many more Toyota drivers running with no lights on, even at night. Just an accident waiting to happen.

GM gives the option to turn off the lights too, however it defaults back to "on" after a restart. A much better implementation, IMO.

 

Toyota did not add it to all vehicles then. My 2008 Corolla does not have DRL off.