Windshield wipers and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Type A
1. 
Intermittent windshield wiper
operation
2. 
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
3. 
High speed windshield wiper
operation
4. 
Temporary operation
5. Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency 6. Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
7. Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
Type B
1. 
Intermittent windshield wiper
operation
2. 
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
3. 
High speed windshield wiper
operation
4. 
Temporary operation
5. Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency 6. Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
7. Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated whenVehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If no windshield washer fluid spraysCheck that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dryDo not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When the washer fluid tank is emptyDo not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
When a nozzle becomes blockedDo not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Test yourself
A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.