windshield wipers TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 Owners Manual
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 194
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)......... 210
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)......... 215
Multidrive ............................ 219
Automatic transmission....... 225
Manual transmission ........... 232
Turn signal lever ................. 236
Parking brake...................... 237
Horn .................................... 241
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 242
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 245
Multi-information display ..... 2492-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 262
Fog light switch .................. 267
Windshield wipers
and washer ...................... 269
Rear window wiper
and washer (wagon) ........ 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 281
Speed limiter ...................... 300
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 303
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 308
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 318
Driving assist systems........ 327
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety) ..... 333
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 342
Winter driving tips............... 344
Trailer towing...................... 348
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Headlights P. 262
Pictorial indexExterior (sedan)
Front fog lights P. 267
Front turn signal lights P. 236
Hood P. 531
Windshield wipers P. 269Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 122
Side turn signal lights P. 236
Front position/daytime
running lights
P. 262
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Pictorial indexExterior (wagon)
Headlights P. 262
Front fog lights P. 267
Front turn signal lights P. 236
Hood P. 531
Windshield wipers P. 269Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 122
Side turn signal lights P. 236
Front position/daytime
running lights
P. 262
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 262
P. 236
P. 267
Parking brake switch P. 237
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch (wagon)
P. 269
P. 274
Hood opener P. 531
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 242
P. 249
Audio system
Navigation system
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“touch screen” *
P. 383
SRS knee airbag P. 156
Pre-crash braking OFF switch
P. 334
Emergency flasher switch P. 604
Horn P. 241
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 262
P. 236
P. 267
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 242
P. 249
Audio system *
Navigation system
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“touch screen” *
P. 383
Parking brake switch P. 237Hood opener P. 531
SRS knee airbag P. 156
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(right-hand drive vehicles)
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch (wagon)
P. 269
P. 274
Pre-crash braking OFF switch
P. 334
Emergency flasher switch P. 604
Horn P. 241
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2When driving
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 194
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 210
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 215
Multidrive .......................... 219
Automatic transmission .... 225
Manual transmission......... 232
Turn signal lever ............... 236
Parking brake ................... 237
Horn .................................. 241
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 242
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 245
Multi-information
display ............................ 2492-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................ 262
Fog light switch ................. 267
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 269
Rear window wiper
and washer (wagon) ....... 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 281
Speed limiter ..................... 300
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 303
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 308
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) ............................. 318
Driving assist systems ...... 327
PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety) ............................ 333
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 342
Winter driving tips ............. 344
Trailer towing .................... 348
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the headlight and all
the lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver’s door is
opened.
When the light switch is in the or position, the headlights
and front fog lights turn off automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF.
To turn the lights on again, turn to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch OFF once and then back to the or position.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the headlight and all
the lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door is opened.
When the light switch is in the or position, the headlights
and front fog lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn to the “ON” position, or turn the light switch
OFF once and then back to the or position.
The sensor may not function properly if
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.
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
is selected).
Intermittent wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
wiper frequency
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270 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate once. And then, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every five times you pull
the lever. (if equipped)
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.
Rain-sensing wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers operate automati-
cally.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate once. And then, the
headlight cleaners will oper-
ate every five times you pull
the lever. (if equipped)