2012 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK light

152 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wiper, 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.

153
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Rear window wiper and washer∗
∗: If equipped
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Vehicles without intermitte nt rear wiper (Type A)
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer operation

154 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Vehicles without intermittent rear wiper (Type B)
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer operation

155
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Vehicles with intermitte
nt rear wiper (Type A)
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of time after
the wiper squirts.

156 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
Vehicles with intermitte nt rear wiper (Type B)
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of time after
the wiper squirts.

157
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
NOTICE
■
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, 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.
■ 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.

160 2-4. Using other driving systems
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 3. (vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission)
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

163
2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating
The slip indicator light flashes to
indicate that the TRAC/VSC sys-
tems have been engaged.
Disabling the TRAC/VSC systemsIf the vehicle gets stuck in fres h snow or mud, TRAC/VSC systems
may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to
turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
■ Turning off the TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release the
button.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light
will come on.
Press the button again to turn the
system back on.