2012 TOYOTA PRIUS headlight

259
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
2
When driving
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.
Ty p e B
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation

260 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■The windshield wipers 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 if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
(if equipped)
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
(if equipped)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
2
When driving
Headlight cleaner switch
: If equipped
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
If equipped, the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlight
is on.
■ Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the
“POWER” switch in ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once. ( P. 258)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overhea\
t.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

294 2-4. Using other driving systems
NOTICE
●When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as
the entrance to or exit from a tunnel.
● When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly
into the camera lens.
● When driving on roads that are branching or merging.
● When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog,
etc.
● When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall,
standing water, etc.
● When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when
driving on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement.
● When headlight brightness is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or when
the headlights are misaligned.
● When driving with a strong crosswind.

343
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■Using the Remote Air Conditioning System effectively
Efficiency can be increased by using the system in conjunction with the
Solar Ventilation System. ( P. 339)
■ When leaving the vehicle
●Check that the headlights are switched to either off or “AUTO”.
● Check that the wiper switch is turned off.
● Check that all windows are closed.
■ Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
●About 3 minutes have passed since operation began
● Any one of the operating conditions is not met
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low. ( P. 42)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the following situations:
●The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low ( P. 42)
● The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level or outside tempera-
ture is low
● When the vehicle has been left parked for a number of days
● When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long
time in low temperatures)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FUSEAmpereCircuit
1 HTR 50A Air conditioning system
2 RDI 30A Electric cooling fans
3 CDS 30A Electric cooling fans
4 S-HORN 10A No circuit
5 ENG W/P 30A Cooling system
6 ABS MAIN
NO.2 7.5A Anti-lock brake system
7 H-LP CLN 30A Headlight cleaner
8 P-CON MTR 30A P position control system, trans-
mission
9 AMP NO.1 30A Audio system
10 IGCT 30A PCU, IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3
11 DC/DC-S 5A Inverter and converter
12 P CON MAIN 7.5A P position control system, P posi-
tion switch

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FUSEAmpereCircuit
13 AM2 7.5A Power management system
14 ECU-B2 7.5A Smart key system, hybrid system
15 MAYDAY 10A MAYDAY
16 ECU-B3 10A Air conditioning system
17 TURN & HAZ 10A Turn signal lights
18 ETCS 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19 ABS MAIN
NO.1 20A Anti-lock brake system
20 H-LP LH LO 15A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
21 P/I 2 40AP position control system, horn,
headlight low beams, back-up
lights
22 ABS MTR 1 30A Anti-lock brake system
23 ABS MTR 2 30A Anti-lock brake system
24 H-LP HI MAIN 20A Headlight high beams, daytime
running lights
25 DRL 7.5A Daytime running lights
26 AMP NO.2 30A Audio system, navigation system
27 P/I 1 60A IG2, EFI MAIN, BATT FAN
28 EPS 60A Electric power steering
29 H-LP RH LO 15A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
30 PCU 10A Inverter and converter
31 IGCT NO.2 10A Hybrid system, P position control
system, power management sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
FUSEAmpereCircuit
32 MIR HTR 10A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
33 RAD NO.1 15A Audio system, navigation system
34 DOME 10ADoor courtesy lights, luggage
compartment light, personal light,
interior light, foot lights, vanity
lights, inside rear view mirror,
garage door opener
35 ECU-B 7.5ASmart key system, personal lights,
gauges and meters, emergency
flashers
36 H-LP LH HI 10A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
37 H-LP RH HI 10A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
38 EFI NO.2 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
39 IGCT NO.3 10A Cooling system
40 SPARE 30A Spare fuse
41 SPARE 10A Spare fuse
42 SPARE 7.5A Spare fuse
43 EFI MAIN 20AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, cooling system, EFI NO.2
44 BATT FAN 10A Battery cooling fan
45 IG2 20AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, MET, IGN, power man-
agement system