2018 TOYOTA YARIS windshield wipers

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .........................182
Rear seats .........................184
Head restraints ..................188
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................191
Inside rear view mirror .......193
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................196
3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................199
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............204
Cargo and luggage ............213
Trailer towing .....................215
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........216
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........220
EV drive mode ...................229
Hybrid transmission ...........232
Turn signal lever ................236
Parking brake.....................237
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 238
Fog light switch ................. 244
Windshield wiper
and washer ..................... 246
Rear window wiper
and washer ..................... 250
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 252
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 255
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................... 262
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 279
Automatic High Beam ....... 287
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 293
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 299
Driving assist systems....... 303
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 310
Winter driving tips.............. 313
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 204
Cargo and luggage ............ 213
Trailer towing ..................... 215
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........ 216
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 220
EV drive mode ................... 229
Hybrid transmission ........... 232
Turn signal lever ................ 236
Parking brake .................... 237
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 238
Fog light switch .................. 244
Windshield wiper
and washer ...................... 246
Rear window wiper
and washer ...................... 250
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 252
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 255
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 262
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 279
Automatic High Beam ........ 287
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 293
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control..................... 299
Driving assist systems ....... 303
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 310
Winter driving tips .............. 313

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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is
operated and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in
the “AUTO” position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Day-
time running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position.
● When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch to once and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in or : The headlights turn off automati-
cally if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and
the driver’s door is opened.
● When the light switch is in : The headlights and tail lights turn off auto-
matically if the power switch is tu rned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch to once and then back to or .
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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Windshield wiper and washer
Operate the lever as follows to operate the wiper.
Intermittent windshield wiper
Off
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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Rain-sensing windshield 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.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
■ The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
while the power switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate
once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
while the power switch is in ON mode, the wiper will operate once to
show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● 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, oper-
ate the wiper in any mode other than “AUTO” mode.
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● 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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■ 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.
WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
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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WARNING
●If there is a large difference in temperature between the inside and outside
of the vehicle, such as in winter, t he windshield is likely to fog up easily. If
the part of the windshield in front of the front sensor is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, the PCS warning light may illuminate and
the system may be temporarily disabled. In this case, use the windshield
defogger to remove the fog, etc. ( P. 390)
● If the area of the windshield in front of the front sensor is covered with
water droplets, use the windshield wipers to remove them.
If the water droplets are not sufficiently removed, the performance of the
front sensor may be reduced.
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● 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 any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Do not install an antenna in front of the sensor.
● Do not get the front sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the front sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshi eld, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.