2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER windshield wipers

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 200
Fog light switch ................... 206
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 215
Rear view monitor system .............................. 219
Driving assist systems ........ 223
Hill-start assist control ......... 228
Downhill assist control system (4WD models) ...... 230
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 233
Cargo and luggage ............. 238
Vehicle load limits ............... 242
Winter driving tips ............... 243
Trailer towing ...................... 247
Dinghy towing ..................... 265 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 268
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 275
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 283
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 286
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 289
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 291
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 292
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 293
Using the radio ................... 297
Using the CD player ........... 304
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 312
Operating an iPod .............. 320
Operating a USB memory ............................ 327
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 335
Using the AUX port............. 339
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 341
Detachable pole antenna ............................ 344
3Interior features

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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 206
Parking, front side marker and
front turn signal lights
P. 182, 200
Hood P. 457
Windshield wipers P. 208
Moon roof  P. 104
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 98Headlights (low beam)
P. 200
Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
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P. 200
Pole antenna P. 344

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 174
Automatic transmission...... 177
Turn signal lever .............. 182
Parking brake ................... 183
Horn ................................. 184
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 185
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 187
Multi-information display............................ 191 2-3.
Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight sw itch ............... 200
Fog light switch ................ 206
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 208
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 212
2-4. Using other drivin g
s ystems
Cruise control ................... 215
Rear view monitor system ........................... 219
Driving assist systems ..... 223
Hill-start assist control ...... 228
Downhill assist control system (4WD models) ... 230
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 233
Cargo and luggage .......... 238
Vehicle load limits ............ 242
Winter driving tips ............ 243
Trailer towing ................... 247
Dinghy towing .................. 265

204 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith 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 help make your vehicle 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.
● The daytime running light system helps to offer great durability and con-
sumes less electricity, so it can help enhance fuel economy.
■ 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.
Ty p e A
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
Ty p e B
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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■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.
■ Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.

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When driving
NOTICE
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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.