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1834-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Ty p e  A
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when  is selected).
 Intermittent wiper operation
 Low speed wiper  operation
 High speed wiper opera- tion
 Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent wiper with inte rval adjuster (if equipped)
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1844-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Ty p e  B
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when  is selected).
 Intermittent wiper operation
 Low speed wiper  operation
 High speed wiper  operation
 Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
■Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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1854-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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Ty p e  A
With “AUTO” selected,  the wipers will operate aut omatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
 Rain-sensing wiper operation
 Low speed wiper  operation
 High speed wiper  operation
 Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Rain-sensing windshield  wipers (if equipped)
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1864-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Ty p e  B
With “AUTO” selected,  the wipers will operate aut omatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
Rain-sensing 
wiper operation
 Low speed wiper  operation
 High speed wiper  operation
 Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
■Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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Driving
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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
With low speed windshield wiper operat ion selected, wiper operation will be
switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle
is stationary.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with ra in-sensing windshield wipers)
● If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti-
vated.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°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 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. ●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
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1884-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windsh ield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in  AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-
gers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■ 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 there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ 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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1914-4. Refueling
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Driving
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With the doors unlocked, press
the center of the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.
Push until you hear a click and take
your hand away to slightly open the
fuel filler door. Then open the door
fully by hand.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
Opening the fuel tank cap
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1934-4. Refueling
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After refueling, turn the fuel
tank cap until you hear a click.
Once the cap is released, it will
turn slightly in the opposite
direction.
Close the fuel filler door, and
press the center of the rear
edge of the fuel filler door until
you hear a click.
When you lock the doors, the fuel
filler door will lock also.
■Fuel filler door lock condition
The fuel filler door may not be locked even when the vehicle’s doors are
locked in the following conditions: 
●When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle
● When the automatic door locking system is operated ( P. 113)
● When the fuel filler door is closed after the vehicle’s doors are locked
Closing the fuel tank cap
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CAUTION
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire  or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.