2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER wipers

2254-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washe r fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
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.
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 your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

2264-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4RUNNER (U)
Operating the switch operates the rear wiper or washer as fol-
lows:
Ty p e AOff
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operates one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
Rear window wiper and washer
Before operating the rear wi ndow wiper and washer switch,
make sure the back window is completely closed. ( P. 158)
Operating instructions
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2274-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
4RUNNER (U)
Ty p e B
Off
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operates one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
● The back window is completely closed.
■ Intermittent window wiper operation
●When intermittent window wiper operation mode is selected, the wiper will
operate a couple of times and then switch to intermittent opera tion.
● During intermittent operation, the wiper stops temporarily at the reversing
position.
■ When the rear window wiper and washer switch is turned off
The rear wiper will stop operation, and return to the retracted position after
approximately 3 seconds.
However, if the engine switch is turned to the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off while the rear wiper is operating, the rear
wiper will stop at that position and will not return to the retracted position.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 549)
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2284-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4RUNNER (U)
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 your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

2354-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the front camera
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera 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 covered with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clean the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the 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 front camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation or ice. ( P. 344)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of t he wind-
shield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
● Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recali brated. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer for details.
● Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the
front camera (shaded area in the illus-
tration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the
bottom of the front camera
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the
front camera)

4076-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

592Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Shift lock system ..................... 207
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 212Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Wattage ................................ 533
Side mirrors ............................. 153 Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Side turn signal lights ............. 210
Slide deck ................................. 373
Smart key system .................... 113 Antenna location ................... 113
Entry functions ...................... 106
Starting the engine................ 199
Snow tires ................................ 334
Spare tire .................................. 493 Inflation pressure .................. 532
Storage location .................... 494
Spark plug ................................ 528
Specifications .......................... 524
Speedometer .............................. 88
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Storage feature ........................ 363
Storage precautions ................ 179
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 522
Sun visors ................................ 375 Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 217
Cruise control switch ............ 257
Door lock switches................ 108
Driving position memory switches ............................. 142
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Engine switch ....................... 199
Fog light switch ..................... 221
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 387
Ignition switch ....................... 199
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 249
Light switches ....................... 212
Moon roof switches............... 161
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 153
Power back window
switch ................................. 158
Power door lock switch ......... 108
Power window switches........ 155
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 344, 351
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 226
Seat heater switches ............ 357
Seat ventilator switches ........ 357
“SOS” button........................... 72
Telephone switches
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VSC OFF switch ................... 324
Window lock switch .............. 155
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 223

595Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Slip indicator ......................... 478
SRS ...................................... 478
Tire pressure......................... 481
Unengaged “Park” ................ 479
Warning messages .................. 488
Washer...................................... 223
Checking ............................... 425
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Switch ........................... 223, 226
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 181
Load limits............................. 181
Weight................................... 524
Wheels ...................................... 443 Replacing wheels.................. 443
Size ....................................... 532
Window glasses....................... 155
Window lock switch ................ 155
Windows ................................... 155 Power back window .............. 158
Power windows ..................... 155
Rear window defogger ..................... 344, 351
Washer ......................... 223, 226
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 344, 352
Windshield wipers ........... 223, 226 Intermittent wiper .................. 223
Winter driving tips ................... 331
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 102
Locking/Unlocking................. 106
Replacing the battery ............ 447
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.