2009 TOYOTA PRIUS wipers

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PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected).
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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When driving
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
■
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in 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 becomes block
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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Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and w asher 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

502 Alphabetical index
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 403
Wattage .................................469
Rear view monitor system ......163
Rear window defogger ............213
Replacing Electronic key battery ............392
Fuses .................................... 394
Light bulbs ............................. 403
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 492
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............64
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................... 66
Child restraint system
installation ...........................111
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................345
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................... 66
How to wear your seat belt......64
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................67
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............66
Reminder light ....................... 426
Seat belt extenders ................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ...........65
Seating capacity....................... 172
Seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Adjustment precautions........... 58
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............111
Cleaning ................................344
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 87
Service reminder indicators ..............................148
Shift lever
Transmission .........................138 Side airbags ............................... 89
Side marker lights
Switch ................................... 152
Side mirror Adjusting and folding............... 74
Smart key system
Antenna location ..................... 39
Entry function .......................... 36
Starting the hybrid system .... 132
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location .................... 437
Spark plug ................................ 465
Specifications .......................... 460
Speedometer ............................ 145
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 71
Audio switches ...................... 266
Storage compartment.............. 319
Storage feature ........................ 319
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 457
Sun visors ................................ 326
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 412
Fog light switch ..................... 155
Hazard light switch ................ 412
Light switches ....................... 152
Power door lock switch ........... 51
“POWER” switch ................... 132
Power window switch .............. 76
Window lock switch ................. 76
Wipers and washer switch .... 156
Tail lights Switch ................................... 152
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 84
Immobilizer system ................. 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 468
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Tire information
Glossary ............................... 479
Size ...................................... 476
Tire identification number ..... 475
Uniform tire quality grading .. 477
Tires
Chains .................................. 175
Checking .............................. 375
Compact spare tire ............... 437
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Information ........................... 473
Pressure warning system ..... 375
Replacing ............................. 436
Rotating tires ........................ 375
Size ...................................... 468
Snow tires............................. 175
Spare tire .............................. 437
Tools......................................... 436
Total load capacity .................. 172
Touch screen ........................... 182
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 178
Emergency towing ................ 413
Trailer towing ........................ 177
Transmission “P” position switch ................ 139
Transmission ........................ 138
Trip information......................... 27
Trip meter................................. 146
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 403
Switch ................................... 142
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 327
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity mirrors .......................... 327
Vehicle identification
number................................... 461
Vehicle load limits ................... 172 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................423
Open door ............................426
Seat belt reminder .................426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) ......................425
Brake system ........................423
Charging system .... ...............424
Electric power steering warning light........................425
Low fuel level ........................426
Malfunction indicator lamp ....424
Master warning light ..............427
Open door .............................426
Seat belt reminder light .........426
SRS airbags ..........................424
Tire pressure warning
light .....................................426
Washer Checking ...............................374
Preparing and checking before winter .......................173
Switch....................................156
Washing and waxing ...............342
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................172
Weight ...................................460
Wheels ......................................388
Window glasses ........................76
Window lock switch ...................76
Windows Power windows .......................76
Rear window defogger ..........213
Washer ..................................156
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers .................156
Winter driving tips ...................173
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................49
Replacing the battery ............392
WMA disc ..................................250
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