windshield wipers TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 152
Fog light switch ................... 155
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 156
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 158
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 159
Rear view monitor system... 163
Driving assist systems ........ 166
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 169
Vehicle load limits ............... 172
Winter driving tips ............... 173
Trailer towing ...................... 177
Dinghy towing ..................... 178
3-1. Using the touch screen Touch screen ...................... 182
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 187
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ............................ 192 3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with
AUX adapter) ................... 197
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................... 204
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 211
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 213
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 215
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 218
Using the radio (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 221
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 230
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 235
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ............................ 243
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 250
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 259
3Interior features

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Headlight P. 152
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 142
Fog light P. 155
Side marker light/Parking light P. 152
Hood P. 357
Windshield wipers P. 156
Outside rear view mirror P. 74

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 152
P. 142
P. 155
Gauges and meters P. 145
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 156
“P” position switch P. 139
Auxiliary box P. 324
Hood lever P. 357
Parking brake pedal P. 143
Power outlet P. 329
Smart key system cancelswitch
 P. 41
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 376
Tilt steering control lever P. 71
Shift lever P. 138

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 122
Power (ignition) switch ..... 132
Transmission.................... 138
Turn signal lever .............. 142
Parking brake ................... 143
Horn ................................. 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 145
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 148 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 152
Fog light switch ................ 155
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 156
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 158
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 159
Rear view monitor system ........................... 163
Driving assist systems ..... 166
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 169
Vehicle load limits ............ 172
Winter driving tips ............ 173
Trailer towing ................... 177
Dinghy towing .................. 178

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith 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 to
turn on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
U.S.A. Canada
(if equipped)

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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started
and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system
Opening the driver’s door with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY mode
or OFF will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch “OFF”
once and then back to the or position.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicle with discharge head-
lights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 486)
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 con-
trol system to malfunction.

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NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary if the hybrid system is not
operating.

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Fog light switch
: If equipped
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
OFF
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Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected).
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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 block
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.