windshield wipers TOYOTA IQ 2012 Owners Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 211
Fog light switch ................... 216
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 218
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 222
2-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems ........ 224
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 229
Winter driving tips ............... 231
Trailer towing ...................... 235
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 238
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 244
Rear window defogger ........ 252
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers.......................... 2543-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type .............. 257
Using the radio ................... 260
Using the CD player ........... 265
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 272
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 280
Using the AUX port ............ 282
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 284
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 286
• Interior light ...................... 287
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 288
• Cup holder ....................... 289
• Bottle holders ................... 289
• Auxiliary box..................... 290
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 293
Vanity mirrors ..................... 294
Power outlet ....................... 295
Seat heaters ....................... 296
Assist grips ......................... 298
Floor mat ............................ 299
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 301
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Headlights P. 211
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights P. 216
Turn signal lights P. 193
Hood P. 319
Windshield wipers P. 218
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 95, 254
Turn signal lights P. 193Front position lights P. 211

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Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart entry & start
system)
P. 179
Windshield wipers and washer
switch
P. 218
Rear window wiper and washer
switch
P. 222
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
P. 176

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 222
Headlight leveling dial P. 212
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 218
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 95
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
P. 179
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
P. 176

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 164
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 176
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 179
Multidrive .......................... 185
Manual transmission......... 189
Turn signal lever ............... 193
Parking brake ................... 194
Horn .................................. 196
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 197
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 199
Multi-information display ... 205
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 211
Fog light switch ................. 216
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 218
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2222-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems ...... 224
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 229
Winter driving tips ............. 231
Trailer towing .................... 235

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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights and tail
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started. (However, the
daytime running light system will be cancelled when the headlight switch is
operated manually or the automatic headlight system turns on the tail lights.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in
AUTO: The headlights and all lights turn off
automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACC position or turned
OFF and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch off
once and then back to the
or position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in AUTO: The headlights and all lights turn off
automatically if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to
or .
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 wiper
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)
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 wiper opera-
tion
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the ON position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION 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 drop
prevention wiper sweep occurs).
Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
The sensor judges the amount of rain-
drops.

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Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
If the wiper switch is turned to AUTO position while the engine switch is in
the ON position, the wiper will operate once to show that AUTO mode is
activated.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
If the wiper switch is turned to AUTO position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” 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
-10°C (14°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 that there is washer fluid
in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
(vehicles 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 fin-
gers or anything else does 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
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.