windshield wipers TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2018 User Guide

3785-3. Operating the lights and wipers
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
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 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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.

3875-5. Using the driving support systems
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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 cover ed with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to t he 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● 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. 535)
● 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. 643
• If the wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized re pairer, or any reliable repairer.
● 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 any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Do not get the camera sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., and so forth,
to the outer side of the windshield in
front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) below the
bottom of the camera sensor
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)
(Approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) to the
right and left from the center of the cam-
era sensor)

5446-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)■When using the Remote Air Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Differ-
ent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System was started (after charging or during charging).
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights, wind-
shield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt battery
becomes low.
●The headlights, windshield wiper, combination meter, etc. will not operate
while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 274
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 646
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be
changed. (Customizable features P. 738)

5757-1. 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.
■ When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.

6457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Wiper blade and wiper rubber handling
Improper handling may result in damage to the wiper blades or wiper rubber.
If you have any concerns about replac ing the wiper blades or wiper rubber
yourself, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
■ Wiper blade cap
The cap cannot be removed, as it is integrated with the front wiper blade.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage
● Be careful not to damage the claws when replacing the wipers.
● After the wiper blade is removed from the wiper arm, place a cloth, etc.,
between the windshield and wiper arm to prevent damage to the wind-
shield.
● Be sure not to pull excessively on the wiper rubber.

7439-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (P. 376)
■RSA (Road Sign Assist) (P. 417)
■Toyota parking assist-sensor* (P. 459)
*: If equipped
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
Notification
method
Excess speedOnly visual
No notification
O–OVisual and
audible
OthersOnly visual
No notification
O–OVisual and
audible
Excess speed notification
level2 km/h
(1 mph)
5 km/h
(3 mph)
O–O10 km/h
(5 mph)
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

766Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
S-FLOW mode .......................... 532
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ........ 483
Seat belts .................................... 34
Adjusting the seat belt............. 35
Child restraint system
installation............................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 580
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer .... 674
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 672
Seat heaters ............................. 546
Seats ................................. 318, 319
Adjustment ............................ 318
Adjustment precautions ........ 318
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 58
Cleaning ................................ 577
Front seats ............................ 318
Head restraint ....................... 321
Properly sitting in the seat....... 32
Rear seats............................. 319
Seat heaters.......................... 546Sensor
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 369
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 366
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 449
Camera sensor ..................... 385
Door handle .......................... 282
Humidity sensor .................... 539
Inside rear view mirror .......... 327
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 459
Intrusion sensor ...................... 91
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 407
Radar sensor ........................ 385
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 377
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 513
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 459
Service plug ............................. 109
Service reminder
indicators ............................... 207
Shift lever ................................. 357
Shift lever light......................... 548
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 277
Side mirrors ............................. 328
Adjustment ............................ 328
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 442
Folding .................................. 328
Heaters ................................. 535
Side turn signal lights ............. 363
Replacing light bulbs............. 658
Turn signal lever ................... 363
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Side windows ........................... 330
Water-repellent coating ......... 573
Simple Intelligent Parking
Assist System (S-IPA) ........... 483
Smart entry & start system ..... 287
Antenna location ................... 287
Entry functions ...................... 277
Starting the hybrid system .... 351
Smart lid & connector
locking system ...................... 136
Snow tires................................. 525
Solar charging system ............ 183
Spark plug ................................ 732
Specifications .......................... 726
Speech command system
*
Speed limiter ............................ 439
Speedometer ............................ 215
SRS airbags................................ 39
Steering wheel ......................... 324
Adjustment ............................ 324
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches .......... 199
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch ........................... 199
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Storage feature ........................ 551
Storage precautions ................ 551
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 723
Sun visors ................................ 561
Switch
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) switch ................... 370
Audio remote control
switches
*
Cruise control switch ............. 422Door lock switches ................ 279
Driving mode select switch ... 437
Emergency flashers switch ... 662
Engine switch........................ 351
EV City mode switch ............. 100
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................. 100
Fog light switch ..................... 375
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 381
“HUD” (Head-up display)
switch ................................. 259
Ignition switch ....................... 351
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
switch ................................. 410
Light switch ........................... 365
Meter control switches .......... 199
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 328
Power door lock switches ..... 279
Power switch......................... 351
Power window switch............ 330
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 535
S-IPA switch ......................... 486
Seat heater switches ............ 547
Speed limiter switch .............. 439
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch........................... 199
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch ................................. 429
VSC OFF switch ................... 520
Window lock switch............... 330
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 376
Wireless charger power
supply switch ...................... 563
*: Refer to the “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.

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Warning lights .......................... 208
ABS ....................................... 672
Brake Override System ......... 676
Brake system ........................ 671
Charging system ................... 671
Drive-Start Control ................ 676
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 674
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 672
Electric power steering.......... 672
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 674
High coolant temperature...... 673
ICS OFF indicator ................. 674
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 676
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
system ................................ 416
Low engine oil pressure ........ 672
Low fuel level ........................ 674
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 672
Master warning light .............. 674
Open door ............................. 674
PCS....................................... 673
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder ............................. 674
Seat belt reminder light ......... 674
Slip indicator ......................... 673
SRS....................................... 672
Tire pressure ......................... 675
Warning messages .................. 680Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 558
Washer...................................... 376
Checking ............................... 604
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 525
Switch ................................... 376
Washing and waxing ............... 572
Water-repellent coating........... 573
Wheels ...................................... 624
Replacing wheels.................. 627
Size ....................................... 734
Window glasses....................... 330
Window lock switch ................ 330
Windows ................................... 330
Power windows ..................... 330
Rear window defogger .......... 535
Washer ................................. 376
Windshield wipers ................... 376
Handling the wiper arms ....... 576
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 376
Replacing the wiper rubber ... 643
Winter driving tips ................... 525
Wiper rubber replacement ...... 643
Wireless charger...................... 563
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 272
Battery-Saving Function ....... 289
Locking/Unlocking................. 272
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................... 542
Replacing the battery ............ 646