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Fog light switch
Rear fog light switch
Turns the rear fog light
off
Turns the rear fog light
on
Releasing the switch ring returns it
to .
Operating the switch ring again
turns the rear fog light off.
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.
Operating instructions
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Front and rear fog light switch
Turns the front and rear
fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights
on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring returns it
to .
Operating the switch ring again
turns only the rear fog light off.
■ Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights are turned on.
Vehicles with a front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights a re turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
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Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows:
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The
system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.
When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as
follows by turning the switch ring.
Increases the rain-sensing
windshield wiper sensitivity
Decreases the rain-sensing
windshield wiper sensitivity
Operating the wiper lever
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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.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and
the lever is pulled and held, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th
time the lever is pulled.
■ The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
Even when the wipers are not in “AUTO” mode, wiper operation va ries
depending on vehicle speed when the washer is being used (delay until drip
prevention wiper sweep occurs).
■ Raindrop sensor
● If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the power switch is
in ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that “AUTO” mo de is acti-
vated.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or -15C
(5 F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked, or if there is w asher 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 washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshie ld becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visi bility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take car e that your
fingers, etc., do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, 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 p ulled
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 w ill be damaged.
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Rear window wiper and washer
Operating the switch operates the rear wiper as follows:
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Pushing the lever operates the
wiper and washer.
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■ When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ 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 w ill be damaged.
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the power switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 779
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle