2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID windshield wipers

2534-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshie ld 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
fingers etc. 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 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.

2644-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be \
neces- sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove
the fog, condensation or ice. ( →P. 436)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your
Toyota dealer.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not get the camera sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.
●Do not install an antenna or attach stick-
ers (including transparent stickers) or
other items to the area of the windshield
in front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).

4927-1. Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (veh icles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

5027-2. Maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
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 hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

712Alphabetical index
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SensorAutomatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 243
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 245
Camera sensor ..................... 263
Inside rear view mirror .......... 174
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................... 282
Radar sensor ........................ 263
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 252
Service plug ............................... 85
Shift lever ................................. 233
Hybrid transmission .............. 233
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 237
S mode ................................. 235
Shift lock system ..................... 237
Shopping bag hooks ............... 457
Side airbags ............................... 42
Side marker lights ................... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Side mirrors ............................. 175
Adjusting and folding ............ 175
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 313
Mirror position memory ......... 163
Side table.................................. 470
Side turn signal lights ............. 239 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Smart key system .................... 146 Antenna location ................... 146
Entry functions ...................... 124
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
Warning message ................. 593
Snow tires ................................ 340 Spare tire .................................. 597
Inflation pressure .................. 646
Storage location.................... 598
Spark plug ................................ 644
Specifications .......................... 638
Speedometer............................ 103
Steering wheel ......................... 171 Adjustment............................ 171
Audio switches
*................... 352
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Storage feature ........................ 450
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 635
Sun visors ................................ 459
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 185
Rear ...................................... 467
Roof ...................................... 182
Switches Audio remote control switches
*........................... 352
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 245
Back door opener switch ...... 131
Door lock switches................ 126
Driving position memory switches ............................. 163
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch ..................... 292
“ECO MODE” switch............. 234
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 560
EV drive mode switch ........... 231
Fog light switch ..................... 249
Garage door opener switches ............................. 471

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Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 445
Ignition switch ....................... 225
Intuitive parking assist
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 285
Light switches ....................... 241
Meter control switches .......... 108
Moon roof switches ............... 181
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 175
Panoramic moon roof switches.............................. 185
Power back door main switch ................................. 133
Power back door opener
and closer switch ................ 130
Power door lock switch ......... 126
Power switch......................... 225
Power window switches ........ 177
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 436
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 254
Seat heater switches ............ 445
Seat ventilator switches ........ 445
“SOS” button ......................... 478
Steering wheel switch ........... 108
Talk switch
*.......................... 427
Telephone switches
*............ 408
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 525
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 292
VSC OFF switch ................... 330
Window lock switch............... 178
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 250 Tail lights.................................. 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Talk switch
*............................. 427
Telephone switches
*.............. 408
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 93
Immobilizer system .. ............... 91
Tire inflation pressure............. 532 Maintenance data ................. 646
Warning light......................... 570
Tire information ....................... 653 Glossary ............................... 660
Size....................................... 656
Tire identification number ..... 655
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 658
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 524 Function ................................ 524
Initializing .............................. 524
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters ................. 524
Registering ID codes ............ 526
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 525
Warning light......................... 570
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

715Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 567
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 568
Key reminder ........................ 593
Parking brake........................ 568
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 569
Seat belt reminder ................ 568
Warning lights............................ 99
ABS....................................... 568
Brake system ....... ................. 567
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 568
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 569
Low fuel level ........................ 568
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 567
Master warning light.............. 569
Parking brake........................ 568
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 569
Seat belt reminder light ......... 568
Slip indicator ......................... 568
SRS ...................................... 567
Tire pressure......................... 570
Warning messages .................. 577
Washer.............................. 250, 254 Checking ............................... 516
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 337
Switch ........................... 250, 254
Washing and waxing ............... 490
Weights Cargo capacity ...................... 207
Load limits............................. 207
Weights ................................. 638 Wheels ...................................... 535
Replacing.............................. 535
Size....................................... 646
Window glasses ...................... 177
Window lock switch ................ 178
Windows................................... 177 Power windows..................... 177
Rear window defogger.......... 436
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 436
Windshield wipers ................... 250 Intermittent windshield
wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 250
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 251
Winter driving tips ................... 337
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 120 Battery-saving function............................... 148
Locking/Unlocking ................ 125
Replacing the battery............ 539
WMA disc
*............................... 367
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”