wiper fluid TOYOTA CAMRY 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

17Pictorial index
CAMRY_UParking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220, 221
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220, 221, 222
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Warning light/warning buzzer/
warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220, 224, 500
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Headlights/side marker lights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . P. 227
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360, 365, 371
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360, 365, 371
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361, 367, 374
Audio
*1, 2
Audio Plus
*1, 2
Premium Audio*1, 2
Clock*2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

2364-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
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 drip-
ping. However, the dripping pre-
vention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washe r fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
■ When stopping the engine in an emergency while driving
If the windshield wipers are operating when the engine is stopp ed, the wind-
shield wipers will operate in high speed operation. After the v ehicle is
stopped, operation will return to normal when the engine switch is turned to
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system), or operation will stop when the driver’s
door is opened.
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WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshie ld becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visi bility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

2374-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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When the windshield wipers are not being used, they retract to below
the hood. To enable the windshie ld wipers to be lifted when parking in
cold conditions or when replacing a windshield wiper insert, ch ange
the rest position of the windshiel d wipers to the service position using
the wiper lever.
■Raising the wipers to the service position
Within approximately 45 sec-
onds of turning the engine
switch off, move the wiper lever
to the
*1 or *2
position and hold it for approxi-
mately 2 seconds or more.
The wipers will move to the ser-
vice position.
*1: For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is p ulled
toward you and held continually.
■ 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 w ill be damaged.
Changing the windshield wiper rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers

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Driving
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4-6. Driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate t o the prevailing outside tempera-
tures. • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that cha ins match
the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to p revent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

4276-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operatesmoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam-
aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotatesmoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or
skipping.