Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the lever can use the windshield wipers or the washer.

NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

Operating the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.

1. 1
   (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Intermittent windshield wiper operation
2. 2
   (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Low speed windshield wiper operation
3. 3
   (U.S.A.) or (Canada) High speed windshield wiper operation
4. 4
   (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Temporary operation

   

5. 5
   Washer/wiper dual operation

Pulling the lever operates the wipers and washer.

Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

Interval adjustment type only: Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

1. 1
   Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency
2. 2
   Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

■When stopping the engine in an emergency while driving

If the windshield wipers are operating when the engine is stopped, the windshield wipers will operate in high speed operation. After the vehicle is stopped, operation will return to normal when the engine switch is turned to ON.

WARNING

■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 washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

■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.