windshield wipers TOYOTA FR-S 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 188
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 193
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 196
Driving assist systems ........ 201
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 206
Vehicle load limits ............... 210
Winter driving tips ............... 211
Trailer towing ...................... 214
Dinghy towing ..................... 215
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .......... 218
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 226
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port ..... 228 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 229
• Interior light ...................... 230
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 231
• Glove box ......................... 232
• Bottle holders ................... 233
• Cup holders/console tray ...................... 234
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 236
Vanity mirrors ..................... 237
Clock .................................. 238
Outside temperature display .............................. 239
Power outlets...................... 240
Floor mat ............................ 242
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 246
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 250
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 254
General maintenance ......... 256
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 259
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

6Daytime running lights
P. 188
Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors P. 63
Front turn signal and parking
lights
P. 172, 188
Hood P. 263
Windshield wipers P. 193
Headlights P. 188
Front side marker
lights
P. 188

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 140
Engine (ignition) switch ............................. 153
Automatic transmission................... 162
Manual Transmission ....... 169
Turn signal lever .............. 172
Parking brake ................... 173
Horn ................................. 174
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 175
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 179
Multi-information display............................ 183 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 188
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 193
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 196
Driving assist systems ..... 201
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 206
Vehicle load limits ............ 210
Winter driving tips ............ 211
Trailer towing ................... 214
Dinghy towing .................. 215

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Off
The daytime running lights
turn on.
The headlights, park-
ing, daytime running
lights and so on turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON mode)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
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.

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Manual headlight leveling dial
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
■ Guide to dial settings
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
Driver None 0
Driver and front passenger None 0
All seats occupied None 1
All seats occupied Full luggage loading 1 Driver Full luggage loading 2

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
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Daytime running light system
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: To make your vehicle more visible
to other drivers, the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever
the engine is started, the shift lever is shifted out of P and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: To make your vehicle more visible to
other drivers, the daytime running light s turn on automatically whenever the
engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights
are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed
after all the doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to
or
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Headlight control sensor is located on the
passenger'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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■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
■ Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:
●The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off.
● The light switch is in or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
● When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode
● When the light switch is operated
● When the door is opened or closed
■ Customization that can be conf igured at your Scion dealer
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 401)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper
interval can be adjusted.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ 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.
CAUTION
■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.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.