2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER windshield wipers

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 207
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 210
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 211
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 214
Driving assist systems ........ 218
Hill-start assist control ......... 223
Downhill assist control system
(4WD models only) ........... 225
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 228
Cargo and luggage ............. 233
Vehicle load limits ............... 237
Winter driving tips ............... 238
Trailer towing ...................... 242
Dinghy towing ..................... 252 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 256
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 263
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 271
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 274
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 277
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 279
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 280
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 281
Using the radio ................... 284
Using the CD player ........... 290
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 297
Optimal use of the audio system .................... 304
Using the AUX adapter....... 307
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 309
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Headlights P. 203
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights ∗ P. 207
Parking and side markerlights
P. 203
Hood P. 432
Windshield wipers P. 208
Moon roof ∗ P. 108
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 103
Front turn signal lights P. 185

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 173
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 177
Automatic Transmission ................. 180
Turn signal lever .............. 185
Parking brake ................... 186
Horn ................................. 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 188
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 190
Multi-information display............................ 194 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 203
Fog light switch ................ 207
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 208
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 210
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 211
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with multi-
information display) ........ 214
Driving assist systems ..... 218
Hill-start assist control ...... 223
Downhill assist control system
(4WD models
only)......... 225
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 228
Cargo and luggage .......... 233
Vehicle load limits ............ 237
Winter driving tips ............ 238
Trailer towing ................... 242
Dinghy towing .................. 252

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
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.
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more 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.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing 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 sys-
tem to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in
the“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON 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.
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.

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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
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Maintenance and care
11 RR FOG
7.5 A No circuit
12 A/C NO.1 10 A Air conditioning system
13 FUEL OPN 7.5 A No circuit
14 S/ROOF 30 A Electric moon roof
15 TAIL 15 AParking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights, trailer
lights
16 PANEL 7.5 AGlove box light, emergency flash-
ers, audio system, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, clock, power
door lock system, seat heaters,
rear seat entertainment system,
enhanced vehicle stability control
system, instrument panel light con-
trol dial, electronic controlled trans-
mission switch, automatic
transmission, downhill assist con-
trol system, steering switches
17 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled automatic transmission
system, power back door, seat
heaters, tire pressure warning sys-
tem, electronic power steering,
automatic transmission
18 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Enhanced vehicle stability control
system
19 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system
20 WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer
21 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
FuseAmpereCircuit