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The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
*1 or *2
Intermittent window
wiper operation
*1 or *2
Normal window wiper
operation
*1:For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Rear window wiper and washer
Operating the wiper lever
1
2
3
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■The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
● The power switch is in ON mode.
● The glass hatch is closed.
■ 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.
■ 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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4-4. Refueling
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
Opening the fuel tank cap
The fuel tank of your vehicle has a special structure, which
requires a reduction in fuel tank pr essure before refueling. After
the opener switch has been pressed, it will take several seconds
until the vehicle is ready for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle
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WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
● After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
● Finish refueling within 30 minutes. If more than 30 minutes passes, the
internal valve closes. In this condition, fuel may spill out if you continue to
refuel the vehicle. About 5 minutes after the valve is closed, a message
“Close Fuel Lid” will appear on the multi-information display. To refuel the
vehicle again, tighten the fuel tank cap and close the fuel filler door, and
then press the opener switch again.
● Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.
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Press the opener switch.
When the message “Refuel Ready”
appears, the fuel filler door will
open.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
remove it and hang it on the
back of the fuel filler door.
Opening the fuel tank cap
1
2
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■Message displays
Message illustrations used in this section are intended as examples, and may
differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ If the fuel filler door does not op en and a “Please Wait Now Opening”
message appears on the multi-information display
Fuel tank pressure is being reduced. The fuel filler door will open within about
10 seconds of the switch being pressed.
■ When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
If the fuel filler door opener switch cannot be operated, contact your Toyota
dealer. In the event that urgent refueling is required, follow the procedure
below.
Remove the cap slowly. Take care to prevent fuel from spilling out, as fuel
tank pressure may not have been adequately reduced.
Fill the fuel tank carefully and slowly. Use caution, as air being discharged
from inside the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray out from the filler opening
during refueling. Open the fuel filler door using the lever
in the luggage compartment.
1
2
3
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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.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■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.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
*1: Vehicles with monochrome display
*2: Vehicles with color display
Cruise control
: If equipped
Summary of functions
*1
*2
1
2