Windshield wipers and washer Operating the lever can switch between automatic operation and manual operation, or can use the washer. Notice: When the windshield is dry Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield. Operating the wiper lever Operate the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows: Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper interval can be also adjusted. ^*1 or ^*2Off ^*1 or ^*2Intermittent operation ^*1 or ^*2Low speed wiper operation ^*1 or ^*2High speed wiper operation ^*1 or ^*2Temporary operation Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected. Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency Washer/wiper dual operation Pulling the lever operates the wipers and washer.(After operating several times, the wipers operate once more time after a short delay to prevent dripping. However, the dripping prevention does not operate while the vehicle is moving.) ^*1U.S.A. ^*2Canada Rain-sensing windshield wipers When is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed. ^*1 or ^*2Off Rain-sensing wiper operation The wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed. ^*1 or ^*2Low speed wiper operation ^*1 or ^*2High speed wiper operation ^*1 or ^*2Temporary operation When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the switch ring. Increases the sensitivity Decreases the sensitivity Washer/wiper dual operation Pulling the lever operates the wipers and washer.(After operating several times, the wipers operate once more time after a short delay to prevent dripping. However, the dripping prevention does not operate while the vehicle is moving.) ^*1U.S.A. ^*2Canada Note: The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when The power switch is in ON. Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers) Even when the wipers are not in AUTO mode, vehicle speed affects the time until the drip prevention wiper sweep occurs. With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.(However, when the sensor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level, the mode cannot be switched.) Sensor Rain-sensing windshield wipers Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers) 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. If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the power switch is in ON, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated. If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or 5°F (-15°C) 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 windshield washer fluid reservoir. Warning: Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehicles 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 fingers or anything else 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 there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and held continually. 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. To prevent 12-volt battery discharge Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.