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Windshield wiper and washer
Operate the lever as follows to operate the wiper.
When is selected, the wiper will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
Off
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Operating the wiper lever
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2034-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the
wiper operate one more time after
a short delay to prevent dripping.)
■ The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Raindrop sensor
● If the wiper switch is turned to while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is acti-
vated.
● When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or -15°C
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wiper in any mode other than “AUTO” mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is 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
present on the windshield.
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WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wiper 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 wiper.
■ 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 wiper, 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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2446-1. Maintenance and care
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WARNING
■When cleaning the windshield
● 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
■ 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.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wiper
may operate unexpectedly in the follow-
ing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries and
cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
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3307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on a passenger seat, the passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Warning light operations for unfastened rear passenger seat belts
● When opening and closing the side door, the warning light comes on for
approximately 34 seconds.
● When any of the rear seat belts are unfastened, the warning light comes on.
When the side doors are opened and closed while the warning light is on,
the warning light will turn off after approximately 34 seconds.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sounds.
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3828-2. Customization
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■Instrument cluster ( P. 9 6 )
■Smart entry & start system (P. 116, 125)
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Sensor sensitivity for darken-
ing the brightness of the instru-
ment cluster depending on the
outside brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Sensor sensitivity for returning
the brightness of the instrument
cluster to the original level
depending on the outside
brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Smart entry & start system ON OFF — O O
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) ON OFF — — O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not opened
after being unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O
120 seconds
Open door warning function
(when locking the vehicle) ON OFF — — O
Number of permissible times
of continuous smart lock Twice Unlimited — — O
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Vehicle specifications
■Wireless remote control (P. 112, 116)
■Follow me home system (P. 197)
■Automatic light control system (P. 196)
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Wireless remote control ON OFF — — O
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) ON OFF — O O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not opened
after being unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzer
(When locking the vehicle) ON OFF — — O
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off30 seconds
60 seconds
—— O90 seconds
120 seconds
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 — O O
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399Alphabetical index
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Seat belt reminder light ........... 329
Seat belts .................................... 30
Child restraint system
installation............................. 53
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 248
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 33
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 33
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer .... 329
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 328
Seats ................................. 154, 156
Adjustment ............................ 154
Adjustment precautions ........ 155
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 53
Cleaning ................................ 247
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 156
Head restraints...................... 159
Properly sitting in the seat....... 28
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 199
Inside rear view mirror .......... 165
Rain-sensing wind shield
wipers ................................. 203
Shift lever ................................. 192
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side doors ................................ 116
Side mirrors ............................. 166
Adjusting and folding ............ 166
Side turn signal lights ............. 194
Replacing light bulbs............. 305
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Wattage ................................ 377
Smart entry & start system ..... 125
Antenna location ................... 125
Entry functions .............. 116, 120
Starting the engine................ 187
Warning message ................. 127
Snow tires ................................ 216
Spark plug ................................ 374
Specifications .......................... 370
Speedometer .............................. 96
Steering lock ............................ 189
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.