2012 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID windshield wipers

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 204
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles without a smart
entry & start system])........ 224
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])........ 228
Engine (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
without an electronic
key]) .................................. 238
Power (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
with an electronic key]) ..... 243
EV drive mode
(hybrid vehicle) ................. 250
Hybrid transmission ............ 252
Multidrive ............................ 255
Multi-mode manual
transmission ..................... 260
Manual transmission ........... 265
Turn signal lever ................. 269
Parking brake...................... 271
Horn .................................... 2722-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters............ 273
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 278
Multi-information display .... 286
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wipers
Headlight switch ................. 293
Fog light switch .................. 302
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................. 304
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 309
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 311
Speed limiter ...................... 315
Stop & Start system ........... 318
Driving assist systems........ 326
Hill-start assist control
(hybrid vehicle)................. 332
Diesel particulate filter
system.............................. 334
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 336
Winter driving tips............... 338
Trailer towing
(hybrid vehicle)................. 342
Trailer towing (except
hybrid vehicle [except for
South Africa]) ................... 343
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 204
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles without a smart
entry & start system])...... 224
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])...... 228
Engine (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
without an electronic
key]) ................................ 238
Power (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
with an electronic key]) ... 243
EV drive mode
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 250
Hybrid transmission .......... 252
Multidrive .......................... 255
Multi-mode manual
transmission ................... 260
Manual transmission......... 265
Turn signal lever ............... 269
Parking brake ................... 271
Horn .................................. 272
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 273
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 278
Multi-information display ... 2862-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 293
Fog light switch ................. 302
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................ 304
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 309
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 311
Speed limiter ..................... 315
Stop & Start system .......... 318
Driving assist systems ...... 326
Hill-start assist control
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 332
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................ 334
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 336
Winter driving tips ............. 338
Trailer towing
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 342
Trailer towing (except hybrid
vehicle [except for
South Africa]) .................. 343

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Daytime running light system
Except hybrid vehicle (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights and tail
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started. Daytime running
lights are not designed for use at night.
Hybrid vehicle
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically when the parking brake lever is released, if hybrid sys-
tem is operating. (However, these lights will dim when the headlight switch is
operated manually or the automatic headlight system turns on the tail lights.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
When the light switch is in
or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn
off automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to
or .
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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Windshield wiper and washer
Intermittent windshield wiper (if equipped)
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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Rain-sensing windshield wiper (if equipped)
When “AUTO” is selected, the wiper will operate automatically
when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle
speed.
When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted
as follows by turning the switch ring:
Rain-sensing wiper opera-
tion (“AUTO”)
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc.
are present on the windshield.

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Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate once to show that
“AUTO” mode is activated.
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or
-15C (5F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wiper in any mode other than “AUTO”.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system or a push-button start sys-
tem
Except hybrid vehicle: If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position
while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the
wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
Hybrid vehicle: If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while
the “POWER” switch is in ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated.
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or
-15C (5F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wiper 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.

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CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
The windshield wiper may operate unexpectedly 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 wiper.
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.