2012 TOYOTA SIENNA lights

288 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
● If the wiper switch is turned to “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITIO N ON mode, the wiper will operate
once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or
14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
● The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.

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CAUTION
■
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpec tedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Ty p e A
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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When driving
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
■
The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a 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 if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Ty p e B
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

308 2-4. Using other driving systems
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following sit-
uations.
● Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the set vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Vehicle speed falls below appr oximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● Enhanced VSC is activated.
■ Radar sensor and grille cover
Always keep the sensor and grille cover clean to ensure that the vehicle\
-to-
vehicle distance control operates pr operly. (Some obstructions, such as
snow, ice and plastic objects, cannot be detected by the obstruction sensor.)
Dynamic radar cruise control is canceled if an obstruction is detected.
■ Warning lights for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning light is used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver
of the need for caution while driving. ( P. 729)
Grille cover
Radar sensor

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■Rear view monitor system camera
■ Smear effect
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to see the images on the screen, even
when the system is functioning correctly.
• The vehicle is in a dark area, such as
at night.
• The temperature near the lens is extremely high or low.
• Water droplets are on the camera lens or humidity is high, such as when it
rains.
• Foreign matter, such as snow and mud, adheres to the camera lens.
• The sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens.
• When the camera is used under fluo- rescent lights, sodium lights, mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illumi-
nated areas may appear to flicker.
• If the lens is scratched.
If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected
off the vehicle body, is picked up by the
camera, a smear effect
* characteristic to
the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect – A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light is picked up
by the camera; when transmitted by
the camera, the light source appears to
have a vertical streak above and below
it.

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■Hill-start assist control can be operated when
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The parking brake is not applied.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
■ Hill-start assist control
● While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-
cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and
the high mounted stoplight turn on.
● Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is released.
● If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when
the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the
brake pedal (do not allow the vehicl e to roll backward) and then firmly
depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check if the operat-
ing conditions explained above have been met.
■ Hill-start assist control buzzer
● When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.
● In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and the
buzzer will sound twice.
• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds
of releasing the brake pedal.
• The shift lever is moved to P.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The brake pedal is depressed again.
• The brake pedal has been depressed for more than approximately 3 minutes.
■ If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.