2021 TOYOTA PRIUS windshield wipers

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wiper insert replacement
■Windshield wiper blade removal and installation
While securely supporting
the wiper blade connection
by hand, press the lock knob
to release the lock, and then
pull out the wiper blade.
Align the wiper blade with the
connecting portion of the
wiper arm, and then slide it in
the direction it was removed
from.
After installing the wiper blade,
check that the connection is
locked.
■
Wiper insert replacement Pull the wiper insert until it
protrudes from the slit on the
back of the wiper blade.
When replacing the wiper inser t, perform the following proce-
dure to operate each wiper.
Windshield wipers
1
2
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8-2. Customization
■Automatic light control system (P. 263)
*1: If equipped
*2: This function cannot be customized for vehicles sold in Canada .
■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers* (  P. 2 7 7 )
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
headlights turn off 30 secondsOff
–OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
Light sensor sensitivity*1Level 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Daytime running lights*2OnOff–OO
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the
position
Rain-sensing operation
Intermittent operation
linked to vehi- cle speed
(with interval
adjuster)
––O
123

735Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 506
Road accident cautions ............ 92
Road Sign Assist (RSA) .......... 322
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 322
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .................................. 386
S-FLOW (Front seat concentrated airflow
mode) ............................. 438, 448
Safety Connect .......................... 76
Seat back pockets ................... 466
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 503
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 595
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 705
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 593
Seat heaters ............................. 456
Seating capacity ...................... 242 Seats ................................. 204, 206
Adjustment............................ 204
Adjustment precautions ........ 205
Armrest ................................. 486
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 59
Cleaning ............................... 502
Front seats............................ 204
Head restraint ....................... 209
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 206
Seat back pocket .................. 466
Seat heaters ......................... 456
Sensor
AHB (Automatic High Beam)................................. 268
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 266
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 353
Door handle .......................... 185
Front camera ........................ 289
Inside rear view mirror .......... 215
Intuitive parking assist .......... 362
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 307
Parking Support Brake function............................... 375
Radar sensor ........................ 289
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 279
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function) ..................... 353
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 415
Service reminder indicators ... 107
Shift lever ................................. 255
Shift lever light ........................ 458
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side doors ................................ 185
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

737Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
P position switch ................... 256
Power door lock switches ..... 187
Power switch......................... 245
Power window switch............ 218
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 281
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 440, 450
S-APGS switch ..................... 389
Seat heater switches ............ 457
“SOS” button ........................... 76
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch........................... 119
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 334
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Window lock switch............... 218
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 275
Wireless charger power supply switch ...................... 477
Tail lights .................................. 263 Light switch ........................... 263
Replacing light bulbs............. 577
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 95 Tire inflation pressure............. 542
Maintenance data ................. 672
Warning light......................... 595
Tire information ....................... 678 Glossary ............................... 684
Size....................................... 680
Tire Identification Number .... 680
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 682
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 534
Function ................................ 534
Initializing .............................. 534
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 534
Registering ID codes ............ 535
Warning light......................... 595
Tires .......................................... 532 Chains .................................. 431
Checking............................... 532
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ............................. 611
Glossary ............................... 684
If you have a flat tire ..... 611, 631
Inflation pressure .................. 542
Information............................ 678
Replacing.............................. 631
Rotating tires ........................ 533
Size....................................... 672
Snow tires ............................. 430
Spare tire ...................... 631, 672
Tire Identification Number .... 680
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 534
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 682
Warning light......................... 595
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

739Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
Warning lights.......................... 107ABS....................................... 593
Brake Override System......... 596
Brake system ....... ................. 592
Charging system ................... 592
Drive-Start Control ................ 596
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 595
Electronic engine control system ......... ....................... 592
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 593
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light...................... 595
High coolant temperature ..... 594
Low engine oil pressure ........ 592
Low fuel level ........................ 594
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 592
Master warning light.............. 595
Open door ............................. 594
Parking Support Brake function ............................... 596
PCS ...................................... 593
PKSB OFF indicator ............. 594
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light...................... 595
Seat belt reminder light ......... 595
Slip indicator ......................... 594
SRS ...................................... 593
Tire pressure......................... 595 Warning messages.................. 603
Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 470
Washer ............................. 275, 281 Checking............................... 530
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 430
Switch ........................... 275, 281
Washing and waxing ............... 496
Water-repellent coating .......... 497
Weights .................................... 664 Cargo capacity...................... 242
Load limits ............................ 664
Wheels ...................................... 545
Replacing wheels ................. 631
Size....................................... 672
Window glasses ...................... 218
Window lock switch ................ 218
Windows Power windows..................... 218
Rear window
defogger ..................... 440, 450
Washer ......................... 275, 281
Windshield wipers ................... 275 Handling the wiper arms ....... 501
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 277
Replacing the wiper insert .... 556
Winter driving tips ................... 430
Wiper insert replacement ....... 556
Wireless charger ..................... 477
Wireless remote control ......... 180 Battery-Saving Function ....... 198
Locking/Unlocking ................ 186
Panic mode........................... 181
Replacing the battery............ 560
WMA disc
*1
*1: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION S YSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.