2019 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS windshield wipers

2534-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when is selected.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
■ The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
● If the wiper switch is turned to the position while the power switch is in
ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti-
vated.
● If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85C (185F) or higher, or -10C
(14 F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than .
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
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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.

2544-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield 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 fin-
gers 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 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.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

2634-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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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 cover ed with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to t he 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● 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. 335)
● 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.
• To replace the wiper insert: P. 415
• If the wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized re pairer, 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 get the camera sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, and so forth, to the
outer side of the windshield in front of
the camera sensor (shaded area in the
illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) below the
bottom of the camera sensor
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)
(Approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) to the
right and left from the center of the cam-
era sensor)

3646-1. Maintenance and care
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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 (vehicles 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.
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.
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564Alphabetical index
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Intrusion sensor cancel
switch.................................. 107
Ignition switch ....................... 224
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 284
Light switches ....................... 241
Meter control switches .......... 126
MPH or km/h button .............. 119
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 206
Panoramic roof shades ......... 358
Power door lock switch ......... 146
Power switch ......................... 224
Power window switch ............ 208
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 255
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch.................................. 335
Seat heater switches............. 341
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Tire pressure warning
reset switch......................... 395
TRIP button ........................... 120
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch.................................. 306
Window lock switch ............... 208
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 251Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 430
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 104
Double locking system .......... 103
Immobilizer system ................. 91
Intrusion sensor .................... 107
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 535
Warning light ......................... 450
Tire pressure warning system
Function ................................ 394
Initializing .............................. 394
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 394
Registering ID codes ............ 395
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 395
Warning light ......................... 450
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566Alphabetical index
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Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 445
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 449
Brake Override System ......... 213
Brake system ........................ 444
Charging system ................... 444
Cruise control ........................ 449
Drive-Start Control ................ 213
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 450
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 445
Electric power steering.......... 445
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 450
Go to service ......................... 451
High coolant temperature...... 449
Hybrid battery indicator ......... 448
Hybrid system ....................... 445
Hybrid system overheat ........ 449
LED headlight ....................... 448
Low engine oil pressure ........ 445
Low fuel level ........................ 449
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 449
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 445
Master warning light .............. 450
Open door ............................. 449
Parking lock system ...... 447, 448
P position request
indicator .............................. 448
PCS....................................... 446
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 450
Seat belt reminder light ......... 450
Slip indicator ......................... 446
SRS....................................... 445
Tire pressure ......................... 450Warning messages .................. 458
Washer
Checking ............................... 387
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 327
Switch ........................... 251, 255
Washing and waxing ............... 362
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ................. 548
Wheels ...................................... 411
Replacing wheels.................. 478
Size ....................................... 535
Window glasses....................... 208
Window lock switch ................ 208
Windows
Power windows ..................... 208
Rear window defogger .......... 335
Washer ......................... 251, 255
Windshield wipers ................... 251
Winter driving tips ................... 327
Wireless communication
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Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 140
Locking/Unlocking................. 140
Replacing the battery ............ 417
WMA disc
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