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PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 452
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Front fog lights/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271, 275
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 526
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 279
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 463
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PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 452
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Front fog lights/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271, 275
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 526
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 279
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 463
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2734-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Dripping prevention wiper sweep (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
After washing and wiping operation se veral times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to prevent dripping. However, this function will
not operate while driving.
■ 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 85C (185F) or higher, or -15°C
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
■ Customization
Settings of AUTO mode operation can be changed. (Customizable features:
P. 670)
● 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.

2744-3. 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.

2764-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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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
washer fluid tank.
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 will be damaged.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wiper on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

4524-6. Driving tips
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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
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5526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Pull the wiper insert out past
the stopper on the wiper blade,
and then continue to pull until it
is completely removed.
Lightly grasp between the claws of
the wiper blade to allow the wiper
insert to lift up, making it easier to
remove.
Remove the 2 metal plates from
the old wiper insert and install
them to the replacement wiper
insert.
Insert the wiper insert starting from the claw at the center of the
wiper blade. Pass the wiper insert through the 3 claws so that it
sticks out from the stopper, and then pass the wiper insert through
the final remaining claw.
Applying a small amount of washer fluid to the wiper insert can make it
easier to insert the claws into the grooves.
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