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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually.

Operation instructions

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

1

Off

The front position, tail,

2

license plate and instru-

ment panel lights turn on.

The headlights and all the

lights listed above turn on.

3

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Turning on the high beam headlights

1

With the headlights on, push

the lever away from you to turn

on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the

center position to turn the high

beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and

release it to flash the high

beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

■Automatic light off system

●Opening the driver’s door with the engine switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK”

position will turn the headlights and tail lights off.

4

●All lights turn off 10 minutes after the engine switch in the “LOCK” position.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn

the headlight switch off once and then back to

or

.

■Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)

A buzzer sounds when the key is removed from the engine switch and any

door is opened while the lights are turned on.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not

running.

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Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-

ditions, such as in rain and fog.

Operation instructions

 Front fog light switch

1

Turns the front fog lights

off

2

Turns the front fog lights

on

 Rear fog light switch

Turn the rear fog light on/off

Press the switch to turn on the rear

fog light and the indicator will come

on.

∗: If equipped

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■Fog lights can be used when

 Vehicles with front fog light switch

The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.

 Vehicles with front and rear fog light switch

Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.

Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.

 Vehicles with rear fog light switch

The headlights are turned on.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

Operating the

lever operates the wipers as follows:

1

Off

2

Intermittent

windshield

wiper operation

The intermittent windshield

wiper operates more fre-

quently as vehicle speed

becomes higher.

3

4

5

Low speed windshield

wiper operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

Washer/wiper dual oper-

6

ation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-

ers and washer.

The wipers will automatically oper-

ate a couple of times after the

washer squirts.

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

■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 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

4

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-

heat.

■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 battery discharge

Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the engine is not

running.

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Rear window wiper and washer

Operation instructions

Operating the

lows:

switch operates the rear wiper or washer as fol-

1

Off

2

Intermittent window wiper

operation

operates Intermittently, after

automatically operating

times.

3

Normal window wiper

operation

4

Washer/wiper dual oper-

ation

Pushing the lever operates the

wipers and washer.

∗: If equipped

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■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

■If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the

washer fluid reservoir.

■Reverse-linked function

When the shift lever is switched to the R position while front wipers are oper-

ating in the

,

position and the rear wiper is not being operating,

the rear wiper will automatically operate a few time.

■Customization

Setting (e.g. Time of the intermittent operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features: →P. 352)

NOTICE

■When the rear window is dry

4

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 your Toyota dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the wiper on longer than necessary when the engine is not

running.

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