windshield wipers TOYOTA PRIUS 2017 4.G User Guide

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2594-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-
cles 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, 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 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.
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 will be damaged.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

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2714-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces- sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove
the fog, condensation or ice. ( →P. 515)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
• To replace the wiper insert: →P. 623
• If the wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not get the camera sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
●Do not install an antenna or attach stick-
ers (including transparent stickers) or
other items to the area of the windshield
in front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).

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7-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
● When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
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5697-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger’s side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger’s side first.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard 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.

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7-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces-sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/
rear window without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Wiper rubber replacement
■Windshield wiper blade removal and installationWhile securely supporting
the wiper blade connection
by hand, press the lock knob
to release the lock, and then
pull out the wiper blade.
Align the wiper blade with the
connecting portion of the
wiper arm, and then slide it in
the direction it was removed
from.
After installing the wiper blade,
check that the connection is
locked.
■
Wiper rubber replacement Pull the wiper rubber until it
protrudes from the slit on the
back of the wiper blade.
When replacing the wiper rubber, perform the following proce-
dure to operate each wiper.
Windshield wipers
1
2
1

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7539-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Automatic light control system (→P. 242)
*: This function cannot be customized for vehicles sold in Canada.
■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers* ( → P. 256)
*: If equipped
■
Intuitive parking assist* ( → P. 333)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
headlights turn off 30 secondsOff
–OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Daytime running lights*OnOff–OO
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the “AUTO”
positionRain-sensing operation
Intermittent
operation
linked to vehi- cle speed
(with interval adjuster)
––O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorsFarNear––O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorsFarNear––O
Buzzer volume31 to 5––O
123

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S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .................................. 357
Safety Connect ........................ 559
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 574
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 656
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 759
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 654
Seat heaters ............................. 521
Seating capacity ...................... 222
Seats Adjustment ............................ 184
Adjustment precautions ........ 185
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 61
Cleaning................................ 572
Front seats ............................ 184
Head restraint ....................... 189
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 521 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 245
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 247
Camera sensor ..................... 269
Inside rear view mirror .......... 195
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 287
Parking assist sensors............... 333, 346, 387
Radar sensor ........................ 269
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 258
Service reminder indicators ............................... 100
Shift lever ................................. 234
Shift lever light ........................ 523
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 165
Side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 641
Side mirrors ............................. 196 Adjustment............................ 196
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 320
Folding .................................. 196
Heaters ................................. 515
Side windows Water-repellent coating ........ 567
Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System .................. 357
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Power door lock switches ..... 167
Power switch......................... 225
Power window switch............ 198
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 260
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 515
Seat heater switches ............ 522
“SOS” button ......................... 559
S-APGS switch ..................... 360
Talk switch ............................ 482
Telephone switches .............. 482
TRIP switch............................. 93
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................... 305
VSC OFF switch ................... 404
Window lock switch............... 198
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 254
Wireless charger power supply switch ...................... 542 Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 641
Talk switch ............................... 482
Telephone switch .................... 482
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 89
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 730
Warning light......................... 656
Tire pressure warning system
Function ................................ 606
Initializing .............................. 606
Initializing procedures ........... 607
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 606
Registering ID codes ............ 607
Warning light......................... 656
Tire information ....................... 736T

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Warning buzzersBlind Spot Monitor (BSM) ..... 320
Brake system ....... ................. 653
Downshifting ......................... 236
Lane departure alert ............. 288
Open door ..................... 169, 655
Open moon roof .................... 204
Parking assist sensors ............... 333, 344, 357
Pre-collision warning............. 275
Radar cruise control.............. 307
Seat belt reminder ................ 656
Warning lights ABS....................................... 654
Brake Override System......... 656
Brake system ....... ................. 653
Charging system ................... 653
Drive-Start Control ................ 656
Driver’s seat belt reminder ............................. 656
Electronic engine control system ......... ....................... 653
Electric power steering ......... 654
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder ...................... 656
High coolant temperature ..... 655
ICS OFF indicator ................. 655
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 656
LDA system .......................... 657
Low engine oil pressure ........ 653
Low fuel level ........................ 655
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 653
Master warning light.............. 656
Open door ............................. 655
PCS ...................................... 654
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light...................... 656
Seat belt reminder light ......... 656
Slip indicator ......................... 655
SRS ...................................... 654
Tire pressure......................... 656 Warning messages.................. 663
Warning reflector..................... 534
Washer
Checking............................... 602
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 412
Switch ........................... 254, 260
Washing and waxing ............... 566
Water-repellent coating .......... 567
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 222
Load limits ............................ 722
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 774
Wheels ...................................... 617 Replacing wheels ................. 670
Size....................................... 730
Window glasses ...................... 198
Window lock switch ................ 198
Windows Power windows..................... 198
Rear window defogger.......... 515
Washer ......................... 254, 260
Windshield wipers ................... 254 Handling the wiper arms ....... 571
Winter driving tips ................... 412
Wiper rubber replacement ...... 623
Wireless charger ..................... 542
Wireless communication ........ 455
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 160 Locking/Unlocking ................ 160
Panic mode........................... 161
Replacing the battery............ 627
WMA disc ................................. 438
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