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2334-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
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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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■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 switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
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.
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721Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM42A04U_(U)
Entune Audio Plus*EPS (Electronic Power Steering)................................. 272Function ................................ 272
Warning light ......................... 613
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11
Flat tire...................................... 627
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 667
Brake .................................... 668
Washer ................................. 550
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs............. 592
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 670
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 615
Front seats ............................... 136
Adjustment ............................ 136
Cleaning................................ 516
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 142
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 506
Seat position memory ........... 142
Front side marker lights.......... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 591
Wattage ................................ 670
Front turn signal lights ........... 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 590
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 670 Fuel ........................................... 662
Capacity................................ 662
Fuel gauge.............................. 85
Fuel pump shut off system .......... ...................... 610
Information............................ 671
Refueling .............................. 237
Type.............................. 237, 662
Warning light......................... 615
Fuel consumption information .............................. 92
Fuel filler door ......................... 237 Refueling .............................. 237
Fuel pump shut off system..... 610
Fuses ........................................ 573
Gauges ....................................... 85
Glove box ................................. 490
Grocery bag hooks.................. 494
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....... 364, 442
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 146
Headlights ................................ 217 Automatic High Beam ........... 221
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs .... 586, 588
Wattage ................................ 670
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 306
Manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 300
Seat heaters ......................... 506
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 316
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.