windshield wipers TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS 2016 Owners Manual

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle .............186
Cargo and luggage ............197
Trailer towing .....................200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........213
Multidrive ...........................223
Manual transmission ..........228
Turn signal lever ................231
Parking brake.....................232
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch.................233
Fog light switch ..................239
Windshield wipers and washer ......................241
Rear window wiper and washer ......................245 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 247
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense Toyota Safety Sense ......... 250
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ........................... 255
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 268
Automatic High Beam ....... 273
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 277
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Stop & Start system (Smart Stop).................... 283
Cruise control .................... 296
Speed limiter ..................... 301
Toyota parking assist-sensor ................... 305
Simple-IPA (Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist) ................ 312
Diesel particulate filter system............................. 326
Driving assist systems....... 328
4-7. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 334
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134
Opening/closing the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
Locking/unlocking using the mechanical key
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Warning lights/warning messages
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Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 140
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 140
Warning lights/warning messages
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Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 402, 409
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Precautions for using a car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
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AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage ............ 197
Trailer towing ..................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........ 209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 213
Multidrive ........................... 223
Manual transmission.......... 228
Turn signal lever ................ 231
Parking brake .................... 232
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 233
Fog light switch .................. 239
Windshield wipers and washer ...................... 241
Rear window wiper and washer ...................... 245 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 247
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense Toyota Safety Sense ......... 250
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) .................255
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ..... 268
Automatic High Beam ........273
RSA (Road Sign Assist).....277
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Stop & Start system (Smart Stop) .................... 283
Cruise control..................... 296
Speed limiter ......................301
Toyota parking assist-sensor ................... 305
Simple-IPA (Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist)................. 312
Diesel particulate filter system ............................. 326
Driving assist systems .......328
4-7. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..............334

2374-3. Operating the lights and wipers
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Driving
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the
position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime running
lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.
When the light switch is in : All lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to or .
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.
When the light switch is in : All lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
■ Light reminder buzzer
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to the “ACC”
position and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on. The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
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.

2414-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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XIntermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. When
intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper interval
can be also adjusted.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected. Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
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2424-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and
the lever is pulled and held, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th
time the lever is pulled.
XRain-sensing windshield wipers
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.
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as
follows by turning the switch ring. Increases the rain-sensing
windshield wiper sensitivity
Decreases the rain-sensing
windshield wiper sensitivity
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Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the headlights are on and
the lever is pulled and held, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once. After this, the headlight
cleaners will operate every 5th
time the lever is pulled.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Effects of vehicle speed on wiper op eration (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).
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine switch is
in IGNITION 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 if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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●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.

2444-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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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.
■ 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 etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ 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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

2454-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
■ The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Rear window wiper and washer
Operating the wiper lever
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2544-5. Toyota Safety Sense
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
WARNING
● If the area of the windshield in front of the front sensor is covered with
water droplets, use the windshield wipers to remove them.
If the water droplets are not sufficiently removed, the performance of the
front sensor may be reduced.
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another dul y qualified and equipped professional.
● Do not install an antenna in front of the sensor.
● Do not get the front sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the front sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshi eld, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● Do not subject the front sensor to a strong impact.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the front sensor or
remove it.
● Do not disassemble the front sensor.
● Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric
waves near the front sensor.
● Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front sensor
(inside rear view mirror, sun visors, etc.) or ceiling.
● Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the front sensor to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. C ontact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front sensor.
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights.
● Do not attach anything to or place anything on the dashboard.