2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER windshield wipers

2474-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
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.

2574-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
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. 437, 444)
● 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 Toy-
ota 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).

5027-1. Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
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

5127-2. Maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
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.

727Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
SensorAutomatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 237
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 239
Camera sensor ..................... 256
Inside rear view mirror .......... 169
Intuitive parking assist
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 275
Radar sensor ........................ 256
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 246
Shift lever ................................. 227
Automatic transmission......... 227
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 231
S mode ................................. 229
Shift lock system ..................... 231
Shopping bag hooks ............... 467
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side marker lights ................... 235 Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Side mirrors ............................. 170 Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 158
Side table.................................. 480
Side turn signal lights ............. 233
Replacing light bulbs............. 569
Turn signal lever ................... 233 Smart key system .................... 141
Antenna location ................... 141
Entry functions ...................... 115
Starting the engine ............... 221
Warning message................. 605
Snow mode .............................. 228
Snow tires ................................ 342
Spare tire .................................. 608 Inflation pressure .................. 660
Storage location.................... 609
Spark plug ................................ 656
Specifications .......................... 650
Speedometer.............................. 92
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 219, 224
Steering lock system warning message ............... 605
Steering wheel ......................... 166 Adjustment............................ 166
Audio switches...................... 354
Heated steering wheel .......... 456
Stop & Start system ................ 297 Replacing battery.................. 642
Warning light......................... 583
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Storage feature ........................ 460
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 647
Sun visors ................................ 469
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 180
Rear ...................................... 477
Roof ...................................... 177
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

731Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Warning messages .................. 591
Washer.............................. 244, 248Checking ............................... 530
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 339
Switch ........................... 244, 248
Washing and waxing ............... 500
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 200
Load limits............................. 200
Weights ................................. 650
Wheels ...................................... 545 Replacing .............................. 545
Size ....................................... 660
Window glasses....................... 172
Window lock switch ................ 173
Windows ................................... 172 Power windows ..................... 172
Rear window defogger ..................... 438, 444
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 438, 445
Windshield wipers ........... 244, 248
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster............................... 244
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 245
Winter driving tips ................... 339
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 109 Battery-saving function ......... 143
Locking/Unlocking......... 116, 124
Replacing the battery ............ 549
WMA disc ................................. 369
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”