wipers TOYOTA MIRAI 2018 (in English) User Guide

1945-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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NOTICE
■Notes when using the Aut omatic High Beam system
Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam fu nctions
correctly.
● Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility tha t the cam-
era sensor will mistake items reflected in the windshield for s treetlights,
the headlights of other vehicles, etc.
● Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or a round the
camera sensor.
● Do not overload the vehicle.
● Do not modify the vehicle.
● If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dea ler.
●Do not touch the camera sensor.
● Do not subject the camera sensor to a
strong impact.
● Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
● Do not spill liquid onto the camera sen-
sor.
● Do not apply window tinting or stickers
to the camera sensor or the area of
windshield near the camera sensor.

1955-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Windshield wipers and washer
When “AUTO” is selected, the wiper s will operate automatically when
the sensor detects fa lling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with ra in volume and vehicle speed.
Off
Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
The sensor sensitivit y can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Operating the wiper lever

1965-3. 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.
■The windshield wipers and washers can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
Vehicle speed affects the Intermittent wiper interval.
■ Raindrop sensor
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the power switch is
in ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that “AUTO” mo de is acti-
vated.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194 F (90 C) or higher, or 5 F
(-15 C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, o perate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO” mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked, if there is wash er fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
● 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.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take car e that your
fingers, etc., do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■ 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.

1975-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ 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.
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the fuel cell system
is off.

2105-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
However, it cannot be set when in Br mode.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-
ating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicl e distance
control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set spee d in order
to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
■ Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically cance led in the fol-
lowing situations:
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) .
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF
switch
● The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.
● The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wip er switch is
set to the “AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation positi on).
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
● Br mode shift operation was done.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically ca nceled for any
other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Automatic cancelation of constant speed control
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h ) below
the set vehicle speed.
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) .
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF
switch
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
● Br mode shift operation was done.

3097-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When washing the car
Do not remove the vehicle receptacle cap and directly pour wate r over the
vehicle receptacle. If water enters the vehicle receptacle, dam age may
occur.
■ When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position. ( P. 195)
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO” the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock from t he high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may not operate as normal .
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Fuel cell stack
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
■ When raising the windshield wiper arms
Make sure to hold the hook parts of the
wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.
Hook parts

3177-2. 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?
Hood• Does the hood lock system workproperly?
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.

459Alphabetical index
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SeatsAdjustment ............................ 138
Adjustment precautions ........ 139
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 56
Cleaning................................ 310
Driving position memory ....... 140
Head restraints ..................... 145
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 140
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 266
Sensor Automatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 188
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 194
Humidity sensor .................... 264
Inside rear view mirror .......... 150
Intuitive parking assist .......... 223
Radar sensor ................ 211, 239
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 196
Service plug ............................... 83
Shift lever ................................. 179
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 187 Light switch ........................... 187
Replacing light bulbs............. 358 Side mirrors ............................. 151
Adjusting and folding ............ 151
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 244
Heaters ................................. 259
Side turn signal lights ............. 185
Replacing light bulbs ............ 358
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Smart key system .................... 131
Antenna location ................... 131
Entry functions .............. 120, 126
Starting the fuel cell system .......... ...................... 172
Warning message................. 376
Snow tires ................................ 252
Specifications .......................... 416
Speech command system
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Speedometer............................ 102
Steering wheel ......................... 147
Adjustment............................ 147
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .......... 265
Meter control switches .......... 104
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 140
Telephone switches
*
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 358
Storage feature ........................ 270
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 412
Sun visors ................................ 277
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Wheels ...................................... 349Replacing .............................. 349
Size ....................................... 421
Window glasses....................... 154
Window lock switch ................ 154
Windows ................................... 154 Power windows ..................... 154
Rear window defogger .......... 259
Windshield wipers ................... 195
Winter driving tips ................... 252
Wireless remote control.......... 116 Battery-Saving Function ....... 133
Locking/Unlocking................. 120
Replacing the battery ............ 353
WMA disc
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.