2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID wipers

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Off
Front fog lights on

205
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
“INT” is selected).
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.

206 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Intermittent windshield wiper interval (“INT”) mode
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle is blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Intermittent windshield wiper interval
adjustment (increase)
Intermittent windshield wiper interval
adjustment (decrease)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion

406 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■ If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
12 FUEL OPN 7.5 A Fuel filler door opener
13 S/ROOF 30 A Electric moon roof
14 TAIL 15 A
Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights, trailer
lights
15 PANEL 7.5 A Glove box light, emergency flash-
ers, audio system, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, power door
lock system, seat heaters, rear
seat entertainment system, instru-
ment panel light control dial, elec-
tronic controlled transmission
switch, transmission, steering
switches
16 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled transmission system,
power back door, seat heaters, tire
pressure warning system, elec-
tronic power steering, transmission
17 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A VDIM
18 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system, FAN NO.1,
FAN NO.2
19 WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer
20 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
21 GAUGE NO.1 10 A Audio system, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, back-up lights,
charging system, emergency flash-
ers, traction control system, instru-
ment panel light control dial,
windshield wiper deicer
22 FR WIP 30 A Windshield wipers and washer
23 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 230
Checking .............................. 439
If you have a flat tire ............. 501
Inflation pressure .................. 447
Information ........................... 547
Replacing ............................. 501
Rotating tires ........................ 439
Size ...................................... 539
Snow tires............................. 230
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 439, 494
Tools......................................... 501
Total load capacity .................. 229
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 244
Emergency towing ................ 483
Trailer towing ........................ 234
Traction control ....................... 215
TRAC ........................................ 215
Transmission ........................... 180
Trip information....................... 190
Trip meter................................. 184
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 182
Wattage ................................ 543
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 379
Wattage ................................ 543
Vanity mirrors .......................... 379
VDIM ......................................... 215
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 215
Vehicle identification number................................... 531
Vehicle stability control .......... 215
VSC ........................................... 215 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................491
Moon roof ..............................495
Open door .............................494
Seat belt reminder .................494
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........492
Brake assist system ..............492
Brake system ........................491
Charging system .... ...............492
Electric power steering
system ................................492
Electronic engine control system ................................492
Engine oil pressure ...............492
Malfunction indicator lamp ....492
Master warning light ..............494
Open door .............................494
Pretensioners ........................492
Seat belt reminder light .........494
SRS airbags ..........................492
Tire pressure warning light ....494
Warning messages ..................500
Washer
Checking ...............................438
Preparing and checking before winter .......................230
Switch............................205, 207
Washing and waxing ...............404
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................225
Load limits .............................229
Weight ...................................530
Wheels ......................................451
Window glasses ......................110
Window lock switch .................110
Windows Power windows .....................110
Rear window defogger ..........267
Washer ..........................205, 207
Windshield wiper de-icer.........269
Windshield wipers ...................205
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