headlight sensor

[camrynut2005]

Just bought a 2005 camry le and the headlights dont turn on automatically until it is totally dark outside,is there a knob or switch I can adjust on this model instead of spending a whole day at the dealer,and the tranny is shifting erratically on upshift and downshift occassionally,only 125 miles on odometer is this normal break in...

[cam2Xrunner]

The light's turning on at dawn, is called twighlight sentenial. That's normal, but you can switch it on manually if you turn the blinker handle.

The transmission is a 5 speed, so it's going to shift frequently. But take it in of you feel worried.

[xpeed]

Yeah. The sensors on the Camrys aren't as sensitive as other cars, unlike my FX35. It turns on right when I go under a freakin bridge. My camry takes some time to turn on under the bridge, but that's only when I'm under it for a minute or so. It's a good feature, because the headlights won't turn on when you're rolling under a bridge when it's not needed.

The shifting is normal. Especially when you drive down a steep hill, it'll automatically downshift for you to help you slow down, so don't worry about that.

[1C8 Streak]

I have a 2004 Camry SE V6 and I activate the lights manually.

This is why.


R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER H.8

Lamps

Lamps required on all motor vehicles except motorcycles

62. (1) When on a highway at any time from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres or less, every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall carry three lighted lamps in a conspicuous position, one on each side of the front of the vehicle which shall display a white or amber light only, and one on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red light only. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 62 (1).

April 2 & 3, 2005 I was in the GTA/Kitchener area, on the 401 on the Sunday I was disappointed at how may drivers did not have their lights on in near "White Out" conditions.

Just reach down and flick the switch.

[whocares04]

as i stated in a previous thread, it can't be that difficult to know when u should have ur lights on to make yourself more noticeable to other motorists...