2013 TOYOTA RAV4 light

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Fog light switch
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on
■ Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
: If equipped
The fog lights secure excellent visi bility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.
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Windshield wipers and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Intermittent windshield wipers (for the U.S.A.)
If equipped, when intermittent wi ndshield wiper operation is selected,
wiper intervals can be also adjusted.
Intermittent wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wiper opera-
tion
High speed wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Operating the wiper lever
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Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency (if
equipped)
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency (if
equipped)
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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Intermittent windshield wipers (for Canada)
If equipped, when intermittent wi ndshield wiper operation is selected,
wiper intervals can be also adjusted.
Intermittent wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wiper opera-
tion
High speed wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
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Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency (if
equipped)
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency (if
equipped)
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
■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 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
washer fluid reservoir.
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CAUTION
■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 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\
.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and
washer.
For the U.S.A.Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
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For CanadaIntermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
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