windshield wipers TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID 2011 Owners Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 206
Fog light switch ................... 211
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 212
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 217
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 218
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 219
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 223
Driving assist systems ........ 228
Hill-start assist control......... 232
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 234
Winter driving tips ............... 236
Trailer towing ...................... 2403-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 244
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers............... 251
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 252
Using the radio ................... 257
Using the CD player ........... 262
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 267
Operating an iPod .............. 273
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 280
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 288
Using the AUX port ............ 291
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 292
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 295
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 299
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 302
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 304
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 308
3Interior features

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6Front position lights
P. 206
Headlights (low beam)

P. 206
Headlights (high beam) P. 206
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights P. 211
Turn signal lights P. 190
Hood P. 369
Windshield wipers P. 212
Moon roof  P. 100
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 94
Turn signal lights P. 190
Daytime running lights P. 208

2When driving
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 164
Power (ignition) switch...... 175
EV-Drive Mode ................. 180
Transmission .................... 183
Turn signal lever ............... 190
Parking brake ................... 191
Horn .................................. 192
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 193
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 197
Multi-information
display ............................ 200
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 206
Fog light switch ................. 211
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 212
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 217
Headlight cleaner
switch ............................. 2182-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.................... 219
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 223
Driving assist systems ...... 228
Hill-start assist control....... 232
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 234
Winter driving tips ............. 236
Trailer towing .................... 240

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Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
When the light switch is in
or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all lights turn off
automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off and the driver's door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn to ON mode, or turn the light switch off once
and then back to
or .
Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds when the “POWER” switch is turned off or to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge head-
lights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 506)
Headlight control sensor is located on the
driver's side.
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent windshield wiper with interval adjuster
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, wiper
intervals can be adjusted.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
With “AUTO” 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.
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation

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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
Even when the wipers are not in “AUTO” mode, wiper operation varies
depending on vehicle speed when the washer is being used (delay until drip
prevention wiper sweep occurs).
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
(After operating several times,
the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
With the headlight cleaner and
discharge headlights: If the
headlights are on, the head-
light cleaners will operate
once. (P. 218)

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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO”
mode is activated.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or
-15C (5F) or lower, 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 and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles 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.
The sensor judges the amount of rain-
drops.
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.

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NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Headlight cleaner switch
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
Windshield washer linked operation (vehicles with discharge head-
lights)
When the windshield washer is operated with the “POWER” switch in ON
mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaner will operate once.
(P. 212)
NOTICE
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may
cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.
: If equipped
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.