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.

Windshield wipers Position

Windshield wipers Rain-sensing windshield wipers Operating the wiper lever

Operating the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows:

When “ AUTO” 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 ^*2 Off

Rain-sensing operation

^*1 or ^*2 Low speed operation

^*1 or ^*2 High speed operation

^*1 or ^*2 Temporary operation

^*1

For the U.S.A.

^*2

For Canada

When “ AUTO” 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.

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

(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.)

^* Washer operation

Pushing the lever operates the washer and cleans the camera for the Digital Rear-view Mirror.

Vehicles with Digital Rear-view Mirror

Note:

The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation

With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation when the vehicle is stationary. (However, when the sensor sensitivity is adjusted to the highest level, the mode will not switch.)

Sensor Rain-sensing windshield wipers Raindrop sensor

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 switch is turned to the “ AUTO” position while the power switch is in ON, the wipers will operate once to show that “ AUTO” mode is activated.

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 185°F (85°C) or higher, or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, the automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than “ AUTO”.

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.

Using the voice control system

The following operations can be performed using the voice control system:

Operating the windshield wipers only once

Operating the windshield cleaning washer (it can be performed only when the vehicle is stopped)

For details regarding the voice control system, refer to “ MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Warning:

Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “ AUTO” mode

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 does 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 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.

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the EV system is off.