windshield wipers TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2020 (in English) User Guide

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
3675-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of win dshield wipers in AUTO mode (ve hi-
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 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.
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.

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
3775-5. 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 covered with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clean 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 t o remove
the fog, condensation or ice. ( P. 504, 514)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of t he 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. 632
• If the wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Toyota d ealer.
● 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 attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, 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 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the
bottom of the camera sensor
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the
right and left from the center of the cam-
era sensor)

5246-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)■
Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indi cate that the
doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 293
■ When using the Remote A ir Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information d isplay. 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 Condit ioning System is operating
● Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditio ning Sys-
tem, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. How-
ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporari ly 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 1 2-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. 276
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 635
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be
changed. (Customizable features: P. 741)

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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
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.
■ While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.
■ 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 unti l it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause b urns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (i f
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 the off position.
If the wiper switch is in the posi-
tion, the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations, and may
result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries 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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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
5677-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration an d 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 pai nt 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 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 using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wi nd-
shield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in the position, the wipers may operate and the
wiper blades may be damaged.

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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 inflati on 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
• The wiper blades should not show any signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield
without streaking or skipping.
Charging equipment
ItemsCheck points
Charging cable• Check the conditions of the charging cableand charging connector. ( P. 120)
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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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Wiper blade and wiper insert handling
Improper handling may result in damage to the wiper blades or wiper insert. If
you have any concerns about replacing the wiper blades or wiper insert your-
self, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ 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 insert.

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
7479-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Automatic light control system*1 ( P. 350)
*1: If equipped
*2: This function cannot be customized for vehicles sold in Canada .
■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers* (  P. 3 6 4 )
*: If equipped
■
Intuitive parking assist* (  P. 433)
*: 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*2OnOff–OO
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the
position
Rain-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
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786Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
Seating capacity ...................... 333
Seats ................................. 299, 301Adjustment ............................ 299
Adjustment precautions ........ 300
Armrest ................................. 553
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 60
Cleaning................................ 569
Front seats ............................ 299
Head restraint ....................... 303
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 301
Seat back pocket .................. 535
Seat heaters ......................... 526
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 353
Automatic High Beam ........... 355
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 424
Camera sensor ..................... 375
Door handle .......................... 279
Humidity sensor ............ 510, 521
Inside rear view mirror .......... 309
Intuitive parking assist .......... 433
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 393
Parking Support Brake function ............................... 444
Radar sensor ........................ 375
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 366
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function) ..................... 424
S-APGS (Simple Advanced
Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 484
Service plug ............................... 98
Service reminder indicators ... 201
Shift lever ................................. 342
Shift lever light......................... 528
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 279 Side marker lights ................... 350
Light switch ........................... 350
Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Side mirrors ............................. 310 Adjustment............................ 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 421
Folding .................................. 310
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 504, 515
Side windows........................... 312 Water-repellent coating ........ 565
Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System
(S-APGS) ................................ 455
Smart key system .................... 290 Antenna location ................... 290
Entry functions ...................... 279
Starting the hybrid system .... 336
Smart lid & connector locking system ...................... 121
Snow tires ................................ 495
“SOS” button ............................. 76
Spark plug ................................ 723
Specifications .......................... 718
Speedometer............................ 209
SRS airbags ............................... 36
Steering wheel ......................... 306 Adjustment............................ 306
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .......... 526
Meter control switches .......... 193
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch .......................... 211
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Storage feature ........................ 531
Storage precautions................ 531
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 714
Sun visors ................................ 540

787Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
SwitchAudio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 355
Charging timer switch ........... 161
Cruise control switch............. 403
Door lock switches ................ 281
Driving mode select switch ... 419
Emergency flashers switch ... 652
Engine switch........................ 336
EV auto mode switch .............. 90
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 90
Fog light switch ..................... 360
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 370
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 555
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 527
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch ................................. 253
Ignition switch ....................... 336
Instrument cluster light
control switch...................... 194
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 396
Light switch ........................... 350
Meter control switches .......... 193
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 310
P position switch ................... 343
Power door lock switches ..... 281
Power switch......................... 336
Power window switch............ 312
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 504, 515
S-APGS switch ..................... 458
Seat heater switches ............ 527 “SOS” button........................... 76
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch .......................... 211
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch ................................. 411
VSC OFF switch ................... 490
Window lock switch .............. 312
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 362
Wireless charger power
supply switch ...................... 544
Tail lights.................................. 350 Light switch ........................... 350
Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 83
Tire inflation pressure............. 611 Maintenance data ................. 725
Warning light......................... 665
Tire information ....................... 730 Glossary ............................... 735
Size....................................... 731
Tire Identification Number .... 731
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 733
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 603 Function ................................ 603
Initializing .............................. 603
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 603
Registering ID codes ............ 604
Warning light......................... 665
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.