2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER wipers

2544-3. Operating the lights and wipers
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
■The windshield wiper 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
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■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\
.

2554-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
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

2564-3. Operating the lights and wipers
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
■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.
● 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\
.

2744-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehi-
cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead.
■ Automatic cancelation of vehic le-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the fol-
lowing situations:
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● Enhanced VSC is activated.
● VSC is activated.
● The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
● The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper switch is
set to the high speed wiper operation position).
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any
other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Automatic cancelation of constant speed control
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following situ-
ations:
● Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● Enhanced VSC is activated.
● VSC is activated.

4967-2. Maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces-sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear
window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/
rear window without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Color display only
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too highA buzzer also sounds.
 P. 626
Color display onlyIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered
with ice A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system is unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn off snow mode.
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them
off or set them to a mode other than high
speed wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system is suspended (The camera sensor tem-
perature is higher than the operation temperature
range)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the
surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

710Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 563
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 564
Key reminder ........................ 586
Open back door .................... 565
Open door ............................. 565
Open glass hatch .................. 565
Open moon roof .................... 565
Seat belt reminder ................ 565
Warning lights............................ 89 ABS....................................... 564
Brake system ....... ................. 563
Charging system ................... 563
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 564
Low engine oil pressure ........ 563
Low fuel level ........................ 565
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 563
Master warning light.............. 565
Open back door .................... 565
Open door ............................. 565
Open glass hatch .................. 565
Open moon roof .................... 565
Pre-collision system .............. 564
Seat belt reminder light ......... 565
Slip indicator ......................... 564
SRS ...................................... 564
Tire pressure......................... 565 Warning messages.................. 572
Washer ............................. 253, 255
Checking............................... 514
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Switch ........................... 253, 255
Washing and waxing ............... 484
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 206
Load limits ............................ 206
Weights................................. 632
Wheels ...................................... 528 Replacing.............................. 528
Size....................................... 642
Window glasses ...................... 178
Window lock switch ................ 179
Windows................................... 178 Power windows..................... 178
Rear window defogger ..................... 424, 430
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 424, 431
Windshield wipers ........... 253, 255
Intermittent wiper .................. 253
Winter driving tips ................... 323
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 115
Battery-saving function ......... 149
Locking/Unlocking ........ 122, 130
Replacing the battery............ 532
WMA disc ................................. 356
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