2023 TOYOTA PRIUS windshield wipers

2744-3. Operating the lights and wipers
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)
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.

2854-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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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 cover ed with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clean 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 front camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera 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 front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. ( P. 462)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the 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 recalibrated. Con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer 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 1 cm (0.4 in.) below the
bottom of the front camera
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)
(Approximately 10 cm [4.0 in.] to the
right and left from the center of the front
camera)

4986-1. Maintenance and care
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)
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 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.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in the posi-
tion, the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations, and may
result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.
● When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
Off

4996-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger’s side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger’s side first.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

5506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 insert, perform the following proce-
dure to operate each wiper.
Windshield wipers
1
2
1

6748-2. Customization
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)■
Automatic light control system (P. 261)
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers* (P. 271)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Time elapsed before head-
lights turn off (Extended Head-
light Lighting system)
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O90 seconds
120 seconds
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

698Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)
Sensor
AHB (Automatic High
Beam) ................................. 266
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 263
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 371
Door handle .......................... 177
Front camera......................... 283
Inside rear view mirror .......... 206
Intrusion sensor ...................... 96
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 307
Parking Support Brake
function ............................... 396
Radar sensor ........................ 283
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 273
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function) ..................... 371
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System)....... 435
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 381
Service reminder indicators ... 110
Shift lever ................................. 253
Shift lever light ......................... 470
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 177
Side mirrors.............................. 207
Adjustment ............................ 207
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 356
Folding .................................. 207
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 463
Side turn signal lights ............. 259
Replacing light bulbs ............. 565
Turn signal lever ................... 259
Side windows ........................... 210
Water-repellent coating ......... 497
Simple Intelligent Parking
Assist System (S-IPA) ........... 405Smart entry & start system ..... 187
Antenna location ................... 187
Entry functions .............. 177, 182
Starting the hybrid system .... 244
Snow tires ................................ 452
Spare tire .................................. 618
Inflation pressure .................. 665
Storage location .................... 619
Spark plug ................................ 662
Specifications .......................... 654
Speech command system
*
Speed limiter ............................ 353
Speedometer .................... 118, 120
SRS airbags ............................... 39
Steering wheel ......................... 203
Adjustment ............................ 203
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches .......... 101
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch........................... 121
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 565
Storage feature ........................ 473
Storage precautions ................ 473
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 650
Sun visors ................................ 485
Sunshade
Moon roof.............................. 216
Switch
Audio remote control
switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 266
Camera switch
*
Cruise control switch..... 329, 346
Door lock switches ................ 179
Driving mode select switch ... 351

699Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)
Emergency flashers switch ... 568
Engine switch (power
switch) ................................ 244
EV drive mode switch ........... 250
Fog light switch ..................... 270
Fuel filler door opener
switch.................................. 279
“HUD” (Head-up display)
switch.................................. 161
Ignition switch (power
switch) ................................ 244
Instrument cluster light
control switch ...................... 102
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
switch.................................. 315
Light switch ........................... 261
Meter control switches .......... 101
Moon roof switches ............... 215
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 207
P position switch ................... 254
Power door lock switches ..... 179
Power switch ......................... 244
Power window switch ............ 210
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 275
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch.................................. 463
S-IPA switch.......................... 408
Seat heater switches............. 469
“SOS” button ........................... 74
Speed limiter ......................... 353
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch ........................... 121Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch ................................. 337
VSC OFF switch ................... 443
Window lock switch............... 210
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 271
Wireless charger power
supply switch ...................... 487
Tail lights .................................. 261
Light switch ........................... 261
Replacing light bulbs............. 565
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 93
Double locking system ............ 92
Immobilizer system ................. 91
Intrusion sensor ...................... 96
Tire inflation pressure ............. 537
Maintenance data ................. 665
Warning light ......................... 584
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 530
Function ................................ 530
Initializing .............................. 530
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 530
Registering ID codes ............ 531
Warning light ......................... 584
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.